Zara Zya

Zainurul Razia Mohd Zainuddin (born 22 October 1985) or better known as Zara Zya (Jawi: زار زيا) is a Malaysian actress, host and singer. She first became known through the drama Love You Mr. Arrogant which was paired with Azlee Khairi.

Early life She was born on 22 October 1985 as Zainurul Razia binti Mohd Zainuddin in Lenggong, Perak. Zara received her education in the field of theater from Akademi Seni Warisan Negara. She is the youngest of 4 siblings.

Career Zara has actually been active in the acting field for a long time, but she did not play a prominent main role like her contemporaries, Zara once joined Dewi Remaja in 2005. Before that, she had acted in the VCD Drama Version in 2002 titled HISTERIA by playing the role of Aminah, A student in the Chemistry Science class who had long since died due to an explosion in the science laboratory, her spirit was still lingering. Then she had the opportunity to play the main role in the drama series Love You Mr. Arrogant which was adapted from the novel same title by Aliesha Kirana. This drama was broadcast through Slot Akasia on TV3. The drama directed by Eoon Shuhaini has recorded around 4.6 million viewers.

Zara's popularity increased when she won many awards through MeleTOP Era Awards, KL Festival Drama Awards and ABPBH 2012. Since then, many people have opened their eyes to her abilities and allowed Zara to get various offers from various drama and film productions. Apart from being active in the field of acting, Zara Zya is also active in running a tudung, biscuit and sambal business which can be purchased online through her Instagram account. Zara Zya also has a fan club established by her fans, namely Love Zara Zya FC.

In 2017, Zara appeared in the drama titled Kerana Anisa which was broadcast in Slot Samarinda on TV3. She played the main role, paired with Mustaqim Bahadon, Fahrin Ahmad and Sura Sojangi as well as other famous artists. On 11 March 2017, Zara appeared in a telefilm in conjunction with the Kuala Lumpur Drama Festival titled Trauma; playing the role of Haneem. This telefilm also starred Janna Nick, Saharul Ridzwan, Idris Khan and Dayana Roza and was broadcast on TV3.

Personal life In April 2018, Zara entered into a relationship with actor Hafreez Adam and she did not see the age gap as a barrier. On 12 October 2019, Zara and Hafreez announced their engagement and planned to get married in 2020. Zara and Hafreez announced that they had called off their engagement a month later.

In 2020, she started wearing a hijab. In her free time, Zara has a hobby of caring for cats.

Filmography

Movies

Drama

Telefilm

Web drama

Television

Theater Year Title Dan 3 Dara Terbang Ke Bulan Lorong Neraka Dari Bintang Ke Bintang

Videography

Discography Tiada Dendam (2018) Hentian Ini (2018) Hati Yang Rapuh (2018) Galau (2019)

Awards and nominations Year Award Category Nomination Results2014MeleTOP Era Awards Top MeleTOP Artist (Female) New MeleTOP Artist MeleTOP TV StarLove You Mr. Arrogant Kuala Lumpur Festival Drama Awards Choice Female Drama Actress Choice Hero-Heroine (with Azlee Khairi) Choice Cast Lineup Choice ActressPuteri Malam Choice Hero & Heroine (with Hafreez Adam) Choice Cast Lineup Daily News Popular Star Award 27th Popular Female New Artist Compatible On-Screen Couple (with Azlee Khairi)Love You Mr. Arrogant 2015 28th Berita Harian Popular Star Awards Compatible On-Screen Couple (with Adi Putra)Zahira 2016 3rd MeleTOP Era Awards MeleTOP ActorTuan Anas Mikael 3rd Kuala Lumpur Drama Festival Awards Choice ActressHidayahmu Ramadan Choice Couple (with Aeril Zafrel) Online Choice Award Best Online Choice Actress Malaysian Film Festival 28th Best New Female ActressRembat Telenovela Awards Best Female ActressTuan Anas Mikael Popular Female Actress 20182017 Berita Harian Popular Star Awards Popular Female TV Actress 2019 2019 Screen Awards Best Female Actress in a Chain DramaPia