Scha Al-Yahya

Sharifah Nor Azean binti Syed Mahadzir Al-Yahya (born 30 May 1983), better known by her stage name Scha Al-Yahya, is a Malaysian model, actress and TV host, who plays the lead character Dania, a tomboy who struggles to achieve her dream of becoming a flight attendant, in the highly-rated TV series Awan Dania aired on Astro Ria for three seasons.

Life and career Scha was born in Sungai Petani, Kedah to a family of Malay, Hadhrami Arab and Chinese descent. She holds a diploma in information technology from PTPL College, Shah Alam and previously worked as a flight stewardess in the local commercial airline, Airasia. She quit flying when she started her career after winning the Dewi Remaja beauty pageant organised through Majalah Remaja, a local Malaysian Malay-language teen magazine, in 2006. Al-Yahya was then cast in a role by director Azizi "Chunk" Adnan.

Personal life

Scha married Awal Ashaari on May 4, 2012, after three years of dating. They met in 2008 when they co-hosted a reality series called Sehati Berdansa. Awal surprised her with his proposal live on TV through Propaganza, a local gossip TV programme guest-hosted by the actress. The couple welcomed their first child together, a daughter they named Lara Alana, on July 22, 2014. Their second daughter was born via caesarean on 12 February 2021, and her name was revealed to be Lyla Amina.

Filmography

Film

Telemovie Year Title Role TV channel 2008 Terlalu Istimewa Ana TV3 2009 Naik Hantu Ziffa Astro Ria Lemas Dalam Cinta Sofi TV1 2010 Prebet Jamilah Jamilah Astro Ria2011 Geisha Melayu Terakhir Suraya Prebet Jamilah 2 Jamilah 2012 Cikgu Timah Tukar Sekolah Cikgu Timah 2013 Sweet Lola Lola TV9 2016 Isteri Vs. Tunang Raya Alana Sofea Astro Ria 2016 Pen Merah Pen Biru Ain 2018 Baju Raya Eksklusif Nurin TV3 2020 Racun Suami Jahanam Maria Astro Citra

Television series Year Title Role TV channel 2006 Impian Illyana Yatie TV32007 Honeyz TV1 Sadiq & Co NTV72008 Luna Fantasiku Sarah GUA Portal (Online Drama Series) Awan Dania (season 1) Dania Astro Ria Bella TV32009 Chef Jo Awan Dania (season 2) Dania Astro Ria2010 Awan Dania (season 3) K.I.T.A. Carefree Kiera2011 Dunia Kita Rania Mimi Mencari Cinta Mimi Astro Warna Kelaaas Kau Maria Maria Astro Ria 2013 Jodoh Olly 2014 3 Campur 2 Mira Astro Ceria 2016 Isteri Vs. Tunang Alana Sofea Astro Ria2017 Urusan Hati Cik Drama Queen Syazlin 3 Dara Kg. Com Esah Astro Warna 2018 Ti Amo, Sweetheart 100 Hari! Rania Astro Ria

Television Year Program TV channel2009 Sehati Sejiwa TV1 Sampaikan Aidilfitri TV9 Chopp Sehati Berdansa (season 3)Astro Ria 2010 Kata Kau 2013–2014 Muzik Muzik TV3 2016 Gempak Superstar Astro Ria

Videography YearMusic Video2009"State of Trance" with Dj Juice"Mencari Konklusi" with Fauzi Baadila and Hujan

TV commercials Bio Essence Hotlink Olay Nokia Celcom Yakult Rexona

Awards and nominations Year Award Category Outcome2005/2006 Dewi Remaja Beauty Pageant2006 EH! 20 Yang Anggun 2008 50 Gorgeous Female Magazine 2009 Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita Harian Most Popular Female New Artist Malaysia Film Festival Best Supporting Actress2010 EH! 20 Yang Anggun Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita Harian Most Popular TV Actress Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita Harian Most Popular Film Actress Shout! Awards Hot Chick Award2011 Anugerah Skrin Anugerah Sinaran Pantene Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita Harian Most Popular TV Actress 2012 Anugerah Pilihan Pembaca Media Hiburan Anugerah Jelita Anugerah Stail EH! Selebriti Wanita Paling Bergaya Selebriti Paling Fotogenik Pasangan Selebriti Pilihan (dengan Awal Ashaari) Shout! Awards Hot Chick Award Anugerah Blokbuster Anugerah Heroin Terhebat 2013Anugerah Melodi Artis Wanita Pilihan Pasangan Pilihan (dengan Awal Ashaari) Anugerah Lawak Warna Artis Komedi Wanita Terbaik (TV) Artis Komedi Wanita Paling Popular Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita Harian Artis Wanita Stailo Shout! Awards Hot Chick Award 2014Anugerah Stail EH! Selebriti Wanita Paling Bergaya Selebriti Paling Fotogenik Pasangan Selebriti Pilihan (dengan Awal Ashaari) 2015 Anugerah MeleTOP Era 2015 Couple MeleTOP 2017 InTrend Gala 2017 Selebriti Fesyen Ikonik

Endorsements Yakult Cultured Milk Drink Skintific Skincare Bio-Essence Skin Care Silky Shine Shampoo Carefree Watsons Kenanga Wholesale City Mall Avon Fragrances SNE Beautskin Rexona Deodorant Astro Megadrama Exclusive Talent JAKEL