Stacy

Ummu Shaikhah Stacy binti Anam (née Stracie Angie Anam; 18 August 1990), known professionally by the mononym Stacy, is a Malaysian singer, songwriter and producer who rose to fame after winning the sixth season of Akademi Fantasia, receiving 43% of over 3.8 million votes. Her debut album, Aku Stacy, was released on 9 March 2009. She also known as the Dancing Queen of Malaysia. As a composer and lyricist, she is known as Bunga Cantik.

Early life Stacy was born in Kota Kinabalu to Anam Bayar and Agnes Kaloos. She began her studies at SRK St. Joseph, then at St. Michael's Secondary School, Penampang. Due to her family's financial problems, she dropped out of school at age 16 when she was in Secondary 4. To support her family, she became a singer in local clubs.

Prior to her audition for AF6, Stacy tried out for other notable singing reality shows, such as One in a Million 1, and also Gang Starz in which she teamed up with her brother, Camellus De'lleli Anam, to form a group named E-voke. However, she only made it to the semi-finals before they were eliminated. Her decision to audition for AF6 was derived from her mother's suggestion, as soon as she turned 18.

Stacy was also given a full scholarship to continue her studies at the Limkokwing University of Creative Technology. She studied in Diploma of Music and Art, and began her first semester in February 2010.

Musical career Akademi Fantasia

Stacy competed against thirteen other contestants to win Season 6 of Akademi Fantasia. The judging panel often praised her for being consistent, which implied she was a front-runner of the season. Ramli M.S., the academy principal of AF6 complimented Stacy as a loyal student who is very serious in learning something new. According to him, Stacy is always focus during each lesson and applied all the lessons that she learned during her performances on stage. Throughout the competition, Stacy remained at top three when the voting session was closed at the end of every concert, with four collective highest votes. Before the finale concert, three out of four media reporters predicted her to be the winner of the show. At the end of the finale, she was crowned as the sixth winner of the show, beating four other students, with a vote of 43%. where she was voted as the Most Popular Female New Artist. Stacy was also given a certificate of recognition by Sabah's Ministry of Sport and Youth (KBS) for her on-going efforts to improve herself as a newcomer in the entertainment industry. She was also recognised as Sabah's youth icon and idol in the entertainment industry.

Her debut album, Aku Stacy, was released on 9 March 2009. She was also being nominated in two categories of 2009 Anugerah Planet Muzik, Best Vocal Performance in a Song for New Female Artiste and Most Popular Malaysian Artiste which was won by Siti Nurhaliza by only 1%. Stacy was voted second. Stacy managed to get to the final of the 27th Anugerah Juara Lagu. The video was released in July 2012.

2014–2016: #1 The success of her final single from Stay-C, "Bosan" was proven when the song managed to compete in the grand final of AJL28 in January 2014. It was her fifth time competing in the final round of the most prestigious musical event in Malaysia. Her performance was received with mixed reviews by critics.

Stacy's third album, #1 was released on 17 May 2014 at Zouk KL. . The album has 2 CDs, whereby CD2 features remix version of the songs. The album was released in Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia and Brunei. The album proved Stacy's artistry as she was involved directly in the making of the album from the beginning to the end.

Stacy proved herself once again as a consistent artist when her first single "Gilalah" made it to the final of AJL29 in 2015. "Gilalah" was a commercial success, having been played on the mainstream radios such as ERA.fm and Hot.fm every so often. It was the first song where Stacy was fully involved in making the lyrics. The video of the single was directed by herself and first showed exclusively on MeleTop.

In September 2014, Stacy released the video of "Patah" a promotional single from the album. Despite the solid vocal performance, the song failed to crack the radio charts.

Stacy made a triumphant comeback to the music and radio charts with her third single, "Not For Sale" featuring Malaysian famous rapper Altimet, which charted highly on most radio charts, as well as topping the Muzik-Muzik charts. "Not For Sale" also became a soundtrack for Malay popular drama "Tuan Anas Mikael". The accompanying music video was released on 4 August 2015. The song also brought Stacy to her 7th AJL appearance in January 2016.

Stacy's single "Romeo" was released on 30 January 2016. Her husband, Akim wrote the song for her. After her marriage with Akim, she released a song called "Bila-Bila" which discusses her love for her husband. The song was released on Team Sangat Gila Stacy channel on YouTube on 22 October 2016. Stacy later took a break from music due to pregnancy and taking care of her family. The song is written by her husband, Akim Ahmad and Laq. The official music video for the single was released on 13 October 2017 and was directed by Casper, whom she works with for the "Not For Sale" video. She also announced that she has set up her own talent management company, Rhyme & Rhythm Music Entertainment with husband, Akim. She wrote her second single, "Khayal" which was released on 12 July 2019. On 14 February 2020, Akim and Stacy again created a duet to their fans named " Aku Kau dan Muzik" with their own creation and Freddy HyperAct. This song has been accepted by fans as the melody and lyrics are very interesting and profound for the couple in love.

In 2022 at the 36th Anugerah Juara Lagu grand final night, Stacy for the first time won an award at the prestigious event. Her song Cinta by Marsha Milan created by her as a composer with Akim Ahmad was recognized as the second best song at the AJL 36.

Discography Studio albums Format: Concert Compilation Release Date: March 2008 Format: 1st Album Release Date: December 2009 Record Label: AESB2011Stay-C Format: 2nd Album Release Date: September 2011 Record Label: Warner Music Malaysia2014#1 Format: 3rd Album Release Date: June 2014 Record Label: Warner Music Malaysia

Singles

Year Single Peak chart positions Album Era Hot FM Muzik Muzik2008 "Aku Stacy" 1 14 1 Aku Stacy "Gagap" 2 5 2 2009 "Pakai Buang" 1 4 1"Cinta Yang Ku Duga" – – –"Cinta Khayalan" – – –2010"Kisah Kita" –––Non-album single "Jahat" 1 1 1 Hitman KRU 2011 "Kisah Dongeng" 1 1 1 Stay-C "Kasanova" 5 2 2 2012 "Pelangi Senja" 17 1 12013 "Bosan" 13 6 2"Hello" (feat. SM*SH)36 – –#12014#1 – – – "Gilalah" 23 3 1"Patah" – – –2015 "Not For Sale" (feat. Altimet) 7 3 12016 "Romeo" 12 5 4Non-album single "Bila-Bila" 28 21 – 2017 "Cakap Ke Tangan" 27 – 42018"Raja"2019"Khayal" 24 10 42020"Aku,Kau & Muzik" (feat. Akim Ahmad)22021"Peluk"2022"Duit"2023"Teriak"2023"Ritma & Rima" (feat. Akim Ahmad)2024"Menyala" 2025"Mega-Ching!" 1 1 1 Stay-C"Cinta Negara, Selamanya"2026"Misompuu" "MAMA" "-" denotes releases that did not chart.

Aidilfitri song Salam Lebaran with Hot FM announcer 2011, Shila, Faizal Tahir, Shahir, Akim, Black, Hafiz, Ayu, Tomok and Mawi (Hangatnya Raya Hot FM) Bunga Api Di Hati with Fara Fauzana, Shila and Sharifah Aleya (Hangatnya Raya Hot FM)

Collaborations

Year Single Peak chart positions Album Era! Hot FM 30! Muzik FM! Muzik Muzik 2012 Kembali (with Akim Ahmad) Akim Ahmad2013 Semalam Tanpamu (with KRU) KRUNOMENA Hello (with SM*SH) #12015Not For Sale (with Altimet) Berteman Sepi (with Pasha Ungu) MOZAIK2020 Aku,Kau & Muzik (with Akim Ahmad) Non-album single2023 Ritma & Rima (with Akim Ahmad)

Soundtracks "Raya Datang Lagi" – Rumah Baru, Bini Baru, Baru Raya (Astro Prima Aidilfitri Special) (2008) "Rasa-rasa Cinta" – Sayang You Can Dance OST (2009) "Menggegar Dunia" – My Spy OST (2009) "Primadona" – My Spy OST (2009) "Kisah Kita" – K.I.T.A. (drama series) (2010) "Kata Kau" – Kata Kau (Astro Ria gameshow) (2010) "Lihatlah Dunia" – Dottie (drama series) (2010) "Jahat" – Skuad D6 Putrajaya (drama series TV2) (2011) "Jahatnya Cinta" (with Akim) – for the 'Say it with Cornetto Style' campaign (2011) "Gilalah" – Aku Mahu Superbibik. (Telemovie Astro Ceria) (2014) "Hello" – Apam Lemak Manis. (drama series TV1) (2014) "Not For Sale" – Tuan Anas Mikhael. (Drama Series Astro Ria) (2015) "Kasanova" – Tuan Anas Mikhael 5 Hari Beraya. (Drama Series Astro Ria) (2016) "Khayal" – Demi Rindumu. (Drama Series Astro Ria) (2019) "Cara U" – U Mobile Borneo Plan. (Postpaid plan) (2024) "Cinta Negara, Selamanya" – with RTM Orchestra Chorus (National Day and Malaysia Day Theme Song 2025)

Concerts, showcases and tours Solo DFP Presents: Stacy, Petronas Philharmonic Hall, Kuala Lumpur (25 February 2023) Aku Stacy Menggegar Kota U, Sabah International Convention Centre, Kota Kinabalu (21 June 2025)

Personal life Stacy was previously a Roman Catholic before converting to Islam in August 2015 to marry her partner, and chose Ummu Shaikhah Stacy binti Anam as her Muslim name. On 17 February 2017, the couple had their first child, a daughter named Eshaal. On 6 August 2022 they had a second child, a son named Isa. In addition to their two biological children, they also have an adopted daughter named Bella Deluna.

Filmography + Television shows and appearances Year Title Role Notes 2016 Romantika Raya Herself Astro Production alongside Akim 2019 Mentor Milenia Herself Vocal Coach/Mentor, Mentor Milenia 2020 I Can See Your Voice Malaysia Herself Guest artist, season 3

Awards and nominations Year Competition Awards/Nominated Works Recipients Result 2008 Sabah Ministry Youth & Sports Sabah Youth Icon Award Stacy Akademi Fantasia (season 6) 1st Place Winner Stacy Anugerah Juara Lagu 23 Aku Stacy Stacy 2009 Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita Harian 22 Popular New Female Artist Stacy Anugerah Planet Muzik Best New Female Artist Stacy Most Popular Malaysian Artist Stacy Shout! Awards Popstar Award Stacy JCI The Outstanding Young Persons of Sabah Cultural and Artistic Achievement Stacy Anugerah Juara Lagu 24 Pakai Buang Stacy Best Collaboration (Berteman Sepi) Stacy feat. Ungu Anugerah Industri Muzik 22Best Music Video"Not For Sale" 2017 Anugerah Meletop Era Couple Meletop Herself (shared with Akim) 2018 Anugerah Meletop Era Couple Meletop Herself (shared with Akim) 2022 Anugerah Juara Lagu 36 1st Runner Up - Cinta (composer - Bunga Cantik/Hang Nadim) Herself (shared with Akim) 2024 The Masked Singer Malaysia (season 4) Participant Herself as Bunga Matahari

Honours

Endorsements Stacy is currently the ambassador for Clinelle (a skin care product), Cornetto, SilkyGirl and Intimate. In 2013, she was appointed as Drive M7 (an energy drink) ambassador, together with Aaron Aziz and Fizo Omar. Stacy also appears in Kit Kat and Digi advertisements along with her husband, Akim Ahmad. She's also a spokesperson for Maggi Cukup Rasa seasoning from Maggi brand.