KLOUDFEST 2021
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We have lift off. Welcome to Kloud Fest.

Our mission is simple: launch Malaysia's first ever digital arts festival. First stop: your living room. Next stop: the world.

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Clinton Jerome
Hannan Azlan
Hannah Shields
Putrina Rafie
Kuah Jenhan
Shafeeq Shajahan
Faiz Najib
JonnyVicious
Alam
Badrish
Ellya Keesha
Mad Sabah
Hammada
Amsyar Lee
Fara Dolhadi
Roshan
Daniel Adams
AIIA Improv
Nabilah Hamid
HAUS OF RN
Harimau Buta
Jo Kukathas
Jamilah Abu Bakar
Melissa Ong
Dalila Samad
Carmen Rose
Emil Bernsten
Iman Chan
Datin Sunita Rajakumar
NAHSYK
Joshua Gui
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Clinton Jerome Hannan Azlan Hannah Shields Putrina Rafie Kuah Jenhan Shafeeq Shajahan Faiz Najib JonnyVicious
Alam Badrish
Ellya Keesha Mad Sabah
Hammada Amsyar Lee
Fara Dolhadi Roshan
We have lift off. Welcome to KLoud Fest.

Our mission is simple: launch Malaysia's first ever digital arts festival. First stop: your living room. Next stop: the world.

Buy Tickets Now!
Daniel Adams AIIA Improv
Nabilah Hamid HAUS OF RN
Harimau Buta Jo Kukathas
Jamilah Abu Bakar Melissa Ong
Dalila Samad Carmen Rose Emil Bernsten Iman Chan Datin Sunita Rajakumar NAHSYK Joshua Gui XES XES LOVESEAT
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Leadership

KLoud Fest is a joint venture brought to you by Liver & Lung and DiverseCity.

DiverseCity is a non-profit that advocates, develops and invests in artistic and cultural experiences that enrich people’s lives and inspire harmony. Founded on the principle that arts and culture inspire and bring diverse communities together, DiverseCity aims to provide equal opportunities for renowned artistes and budding talents of tomorrow alike; balancing local with international, and tradition with contemporary.

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With Malaysian and British roots, Liver & Lung is a theatrical project that champions a global aesthetic, combining world ideas and concepts to develop fringe productions internationally. Best known for their award winning musicals, Liver & Lung has produced critically-acclaimed titles in London, Edinburgh and Kuala Lumpur. Their recent productions of Sepet The Musical and Malaya Relived won them four titles at the 2020 BOH Cameronian Arts Awards.

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THE VOCAL STAR

Clinton Jerome

Bio: A singer, vocal coach and content creator.

Credentials: Finalist on I Can See Your Voice Malaysia Season 2 where he sang to Ariana Grande & Calum Scott; signed to a local record label age 20 and worked with Universal Music. Original Malay singles available to stream now.

Mission: To take his singing career to the next level

Favourite Destination: Thailand

Hometown: Miri, Sarawak

THE VOCAL STAR

Clinton Jerome

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Bio: A singer, vocal coach and content creator.

Credentials: Finalist on I Can See Your Voice Malaysia Season 2 where he sang to Ariana Grande & Calum Scott; signed to a local record label age 20 and worked with Universal Music. Original Malay singles available to stream now.

Mission: To take his singing career to the next level

Favourite Destination: Thailand

Hometown: Miri, Sarawak

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THE COMIC STAR

Hannan Azlan

Bio: An international comedian, writer, actor, singer and performer.

Credentials: Charmed audiences in 19 cities across Asia, Australia, Great Britain, and Europe; youngest winner of the Hong Kong International Comedy Competition; nominated for the Women of the Future Awards: Southeast Asia (2018) Credits include: Astro, Comedy Central Asia, MTV Asia, and ABC (Australia) and the Edinburgh Fringe.

Favourite Destination: My imagination

Hometown: Ampang, Malaysia

THE COMIC STAR

Hannan Azlan

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Bio: An international comedian, writer, actor, singer and performer.

Credentials: Charmed audiences in 19 cities across Asia, Australia, Great Britain, and Europe; youngest winner of the Hong Kong International Comedy Competition; nominated for the Women of the Future Awards: Southeast Asia (2018) Credits include: Astro, Comedy Central Asia, MTV Asia, and ABC (Australia) and the Edinburgh Fringe.

Favourite Destination: My imagination

Hometown: Ampang, Malaysia

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THE NORTH STAR

Hannah Shields

Bio: A British born choreographer, writer and performer and co-founder of Liver & Lung

Credentials: Finalist WriteNow with Penguin Random House (2020), Choreographer of Sepet The Musical (2019), Soho Young Company (2018-19)

Mission: To make the world a better place through stories and steps.

Favourite Destination: New York City

Hometown: Leeds, United Kingdom

THE NORTH STAR

Hannah Shields

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Bio: A British born choreographer, writer and performer and co-founder of Liver & Lung

Credentials: Finalist WriteNow with Penguin Random House (2020), Choreographer of Sepet The Musical (2019), Soho Young Company (2018-19)

Mission: To make the world a better place through stories and steps.

Favourite Destination: New York City

Hometown: Leeds, United Kingdom

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THE HOST STAR

Putrina Rafie

Bio: Theatre and film actor, host, budding playwright and movement performer

Credentials: Hosted TryTestTengok on Quickieonline and Founder of The Tulis Group. Acting credits include: Penumpang (2020), Malaya Relived: The Fall of Singapore (2019), Malam Konsert (2019), Dysphoria (2019), Behesht (2019), winner of Best Supporting Female in Short & Sweet Musical (2016), Triangle Factory Project (2016). Wrote and directed under the D Next Artist Project (2017).

Mission: To expand her acting career while advocating arts and culture appreciation.

Favourite Destination: New York City

Hometown: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

THE HOST STAR

Putrina Rafie

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Bio: Theatre and film actor, host, budding playwright and movement performer

Credentials: Hosted TryTestTengok on Quickieonline and Founder of The Tulis Group. Acting credits include: Penumpang (2020), Malaya Relived: The Fall of Singapore (2019), Malam Konsert (2019), Dysphoria (2019), Behesht (2019), winner of Best Supporting Female in Short & Sweet Musical (2016), Triangle Factory Project (2016). Wrote and directed under the D Next Artist Project (2017).

Mission: To expand her acting career while advocating arts and culture appreciation.

Favourite Destination: New York City

Hometown: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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THE RAMBO STAR

Kuah Jenhan

Bio: A comedian, actor and performer

Credentials: Credits include: opening for Eddie Izzard in Malaysia, nominated for Best Comedy Show at Perth Fringe World (2016), finalist at the Effie Award for his advertising campaign with Smirnoff Ice MY(2015), winner of Best Original Book at BOH Cameronian Arts Awards (2012), directed Astro’s first English language comedy special ‘MACCManiaX.

Mission: To make you day many special and many happy

THE RAMBO STAR

Kuah Jenhan

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Bio: A comedian, actor and performer

Credentials: Credits include: opening for Eddie Izzard in Malaysia, nominated for Best Comedy Show at Perth Fringe World (2016), finalist at the Effie Award for his advertising campaign with Smirnoff Ice MY(2015), winner of Best Original Book at BOH Cameronian Arts Awards (2012), directed Astro’s first English language comedy special ‘MACCManiaX.

Mission: To make you day many special and many happy

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THE SOUL STAR

Shafeeq Shajahan

Bio: A composer, director and writer, and co-founder of Liver & Lung.

Credentials: 2020 BOH Cammie winner for Best Direction in a Musical, Director and Composer of Sepet The Musical & The Malaya Relived Trilogy.

Mission: To drive society forward one sequin at a time!

Favourite Destination: My Mum's Kitchen

Hometown: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

THE SOUL STAR

Shafeeq Shajahan

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Bio: A composer, director and writer, and co-founder of Liver & Lung.

Credentials: 2020 BOH Cammie winner for Best Direction in a Musical, Director and Composer of Sepet The Musical & The Malaya Relived Trilogy.

Mission: To drive society forward one sequin at a time!

Favourite Destination: My Mum's Kitchen

Hometown: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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THE LOVE STAR

Faiz Najib

Bio: A content creator and performer

Credentials: Member of Malaysia's Mickey Mouse Club and content creator with over 100,000 followers on IG and YouTube

Favourite Destination: Los Angeles, USA

Hometown: Johor Bahru, Malaysia

 

THE LOVE STAR

Faiz Najib

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Bio: A content creator and performer

Credentials: Member of Malaysia's Mickey Mouse Club and content creator with over 100,000 followers on IG and YouTube

Favourite Destination: Los Angeles, USA

Hometown: Johor Bahru, Malaysia

 

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THE DJ STAR

JonnyVicious

Bio: A young mischievous international DJ

Credentials: Played and produced internationally for clubs and festivals across the region including Vietnam and Singapore. Credits include: Pisco Bar, Elysium Bar & Terrace, Barrio By Pisco Bar, Como and The Iron Fairies KL and Bam Bam for MixMag Asia.

Mission: To continue being led by curisoity and laughter and create sounds that mix the bells of religious controversy, food and rhythmic power.

Hometown: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

THE DJ STAR

JonnyVicious

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Bio: A young mischievous international DJ

Credentials: Played and produced internationally for clubs and festivals across the region including Vietnam and Singapore. Credits include: Pisco Bar, Elysium Bar & Terrace, Barrio By Pisco Bar, Como and The Iron Fairies KL and Bam Bam for MixMag Asia.

Mission: To continue being led by curisoity and laughter and create sounds that mix the bells of religious controversy, food and rhythmic power.

Hometown: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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THE HOUSE STAR

Alam

Bio: A DJ, Producer and audio engineer

Credentials: 20 years experience in the music industry supporting world event brands such as Resident Advisor, Balance Music, Future Entertainment and Kiss FM. Performance credits include: Kyo KL, Egg, London, Eden & Ibiza Rocks Bar, JENJA Bali, Stadium Jakarta, Oma Hong Kong. His Kaleidosimple EP has charted numerous times and his live streams have featured in MixMag's Top 20 Livestreams of 2020.

Mission: To showcase Malaysia's talents on a global scale.

Hometown: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

THE HOUSE STAR

Alam

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Bio: A DJ, Producer and audio engineer

Credentials: 20 years experience in the music industry supporting world event brands such as Resident Advisor, Balance Music, Future Entertainment and Kiss FM. Performance credits include: Kyo KL, Egg, London, Eden & Ibiza Rocks Bar, JENJA Bali, Stadium Jakarta, Oma Hong Kong. His Kaleidosimple EP has charted numerous times and his live streams have featured in MixMag's Top 20 Livestreams of 2020.

Mission: To showcase Malaysia's talents on a global scale.

Hometown: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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THE FOLK STAR

Badrish

Bio: A singer, songwriter and performer.

Credentials: Nominated for Best Composer BOH Cammies for 'Sepet The Musical' (2020), Featured artist in Dato’ Dr. Faridah Merican’s Life Sdn Bhd: Voices of the Young (2020), presented by The Actors Studio Seni Teater Rakyat and KLPAC

Mission: To make the international stage: be it Broadway or Hollywood.

Hometown: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

THE FOLK STAR

Badrish

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Bio: A singer, songwriter and performer.

Credentials: Nominated for Best Composer BOH Cammies for 'Sepet The Musical' (2020), Featured artist in Dato’ Dr. Faridah Merican’s Life Sdn Bhd: Voices of the Young (2020), presented by The Actors Studio Seni Teater Rakyat and KLPAC

Mission: To make the international stage: be it Broadway or Hollywood.

Hometown: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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THE DISNEY STAR

Ellya Keesha

Bio: A content creator and performer

Credentials: Member of Malaysia's Mickey Mouse Club and content creator with over 100,000 followers on IG. Other TV credits include Wizards of Warna Walk

THE DISNEY STAR

Ellya Keesha

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Bio: A content creator and performer

Credentials: Member of Malaysia's Mickey Mouse Club and content creator with over 100,000 followers on IG. Other TV credits include Wizards of Warna Walk

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THE COMIC STAR

Mad Sabah

Bio: A national treasure, Mad Sabah is a Sabahan Comedian, making people laugh all across Malaysia

Credentials: Komediri, Bersama Harith Iskander and Sembang, Teh Tarik Kaw Bersama Dato’ AC Mizal, supported Rizal van Geyzel and Dr Jason Leong, Jinx Yeo (Singapore) and Matt Davies (USA), Pua Chu Kang (Singapore), opened for Harith Iskander, second place of Lawak Solo (Astro), contestant on Maharaja Lawak Mega (2017).

THE COMIC STAR

Mad Sabah

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Bio: A national treasure, Mad Sabah is a Sabahan Comedian, making people laugh all across Malaysia

Credentials: Komediri, Bersama Harith Iskander and Sembang, Teh Tarik Kaw Bersama Dato’ AC Mizal, supported Rizal van Geyzel and Dr Jason Leong, Jinx Yeo (Singapore) and Matt Davies (USA), Pua Chu Kang (Singapore), opened for Harith Iskander, second place of Lawak Solo (Astro), contestant on Maharaja Lawak Mega (2017).

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THE DRAG STAR

Hammada

Bio: A self taught beauty & SFX makeup artist, content creator and drag queen.

Credentials: Winner of NYX Cosmetics Malaysia Artist of the Year (2019) and second place in Berlin is Burning's Lip Sync Battle..Features include: Cosmopolitan, Seventeen, Free Malaysia Today, The Sun Daily, TV2, OhMyMedia, MUFE & Sleek commericals.

Mission: To create awareness about the importance of, mistreatment and benefits of the makeup artistry industry, especially regarding LGBTQIA+ community, To diminish misinterpretation on drag culture and artistry.

Favourite Destination: Los Angeles, USA

Hometown: Kota Kinabalu, Sabah

THE DRAG STAR

Hammada

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Bio: A self taught beauty & SFX makeup artist, content creator and drag queen.

Credentials: Winner of NYX Cosmetics Malaysia Artist of the Year (2019) and second place in Berlin is Burning's Lip Sync Battle..Features include: Cosmopolitan, Seventeen, Free Malaysia Today, The Sun Daily, TV2, OhMyMedia, MUFE & Sleek commericals.

Mission: To create awareness about the importance of, mistreatment and benefits of the makeup artistry industry, especially regarding LGBTQIA+ community, To diminish misinterpretation on drag culture and artistry.

Favourite Destination: Los Angeles, USA

Hometown: Kota Kinabalu, Sabah

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THE IMPRESSION STAR

Amsyar Lee

Bio: A theatre major, stage actor and singer.

Credentials: Known for imitating major female artists according to their singing style, with a loyal following of over 500,000 on TikTok, 100,000 on Instagram and 40,000 on YouTube. Represented by Warner Music Malaysia.

Mission: To be given the opportunity to make a name for myself in the national and international music industries

THE IMPRESSION STAR

Amsyar Lee

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Bio: A theatre major, stage actor and singer.

Credentials: Known for imitating major female artists according to their singing style, with a loyal following of over 500,000 on TikTok, 100,000 on Instagram and 40,000 on YouTube. Represented by Warner Music Malaysia.

Mission: To be given the opportunity to make a name for myself in the national and international music industries

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THE MULTILINGUAL STAR

Fara Dolhadi

Bio: A singer, songwriter and vocal coach who sings in 4 languages

Credentials: Collaborated with Dennis Lau, Jeryl Lee, Namewee & more. Credits include: Finalist Asia's Got Talent (2019) Contestant on "I Can See Your Voice Malaysia" Season 1.

Favourite Destination: Japan

Hometown: Kuching, Sarawak

THE MULTILINGUAL STAR

Fara Dolhadi

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Bio: A singer, songwriter and vocal coach who sings in 4 languages

Credentials: Collaborated with Dennis Lau, Jeryl Lee, Namewee & more. Credits include: Finalist Asia's Got Talent (2019) Contestant on "I Can See Your Voice Malaysia" Season 1.

Favourite Destination: Japan

Hometown: Kuching, Sarawak

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THE DISCO STAR

Roshan

Bio: A DJ, photographer and the founder of SaturdaySelects

Credentials: Credits include: Circoloco Kuala Lumpur ft Dixon, waFF & Peggy Gou (MY), Pisco Bar Bambounou (MY), RIDE presented by Flow Fu with MaximusMMC, aywy, Roshan & more (AUS), Vibe&Attract w/ Yukibeb (Soulection), ShioriyBradshaw and more (JPN) and Pute Deluxe 5th Anniversary @ Soap Seoul (KR)

Mission: To constantly keep the crowd grooving and dancing all night long, through an explorative journey of music

THE DISCO STAR

Roshan

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Bio: A DJ, photographer and the founder of SaturdaySelects

Credentials: Credits include: Circoloco Kuala Lumpur ft Dixon, waFF & Peggy Gou (MY), Pisco Bar Bambounou (MY), RIDE presented by Flow Fu with MaximusMMC, aywy, Roshan & more (AUS), Vibe&Attract w/ Yukibeb (Soulection), ShioriyBradshaw and more (JPN) and Pute Deluxe 5th Anniversary @ Soap Seoul (KR)

Mission: To constantly keep the crowd grooving and dancing all night long, through an explorative journey of music

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THE SHOOTING STAR

Daniel Adams

Bio: A conceptual portrait photographer, creative director and content creator

Credentials: Featured in The Guardian, The British Journal of Photography, World Of Buzz, Buzzfeed, HOKK Frabica, Free Malaysia Times, The Star Online, JUICE Malaysia, SAYS.com, Women’s Health Malaysia, Daily Mail UK, Musee Magazine, Photographica, Harpers Bazaar Malaysia, and more.

Mission: To explore and blur the lines between gender, identity and cultural norms.

Favourite Destination: Australia

Hometown: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

THE SHOOTING STAR

Daniel Adams

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Bio: A conceptual portrait photographer, creative director and content creator

Credentials: Featured in The Guardian, The British Journal of Photography, World Of Buzz, Buzzfeed, HOKK Frabica, Free Malaysia Times, The Star Online, JUICE Malaysia, SAYS.com, Women’s Health Malaysia, Daily Mail UK, Musee Magazine, Photographica, Harpers Bazaar Malaysia, and more.

Mission: To explore and blur the lines between gender, identity and cultural norms.

Favourite Destination: Australia

Hometown: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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THE IMPROV STARS

AIIA Improv

Bio: Malaysia's longest running improv group, featuring supertars Iedil Dzhurie Alaudin, Shamaine Othman, Farah Rani, Ashraf Modee Zain, and Tung Jit Yang

Credentials: Credits include: Late Night with AllA Improve @ Crackhouse KL since 2014; AllA Improv and Friends featuring Dato' Afdlin Shauki and Sharifah Amani (2019); Comedy with AllA Improve x Hirzi, LOL Fest 2018; Improv Battle LOL Fest featuring Pirates of Tokyo Bay (2017).

Hometown: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

THE IMPROV STARS

AIIA Improv

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Bio: Malaysia's longest running improv group, featuring supertars Iedil Dzhurie Alaudin, Shamaine Othman, Farah Rani, Ashraf Modee Zain, and Tung Jit Yang

Credentials: Credits include: Late Night with AllA Improve @ Crackhouse KL since 2014; AllA Improv and Friends featuring Dato' Afdlin Shauki and Sharifah Amani (2019); Comedy with AllA Improve x Hirzi, LOL Fest 2018; Improv Battle LOL Fest featuring Pirates of Tokyo Bay (2017).

Hometown: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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THE DIVA STAR

Nabilah Hamid

Bio: A theatre, musical theatre and film actor.

Credentials: Mahsuri (& Other Peculiar Tales); Euphrasia the Musical; Rocking Broadway; Stories for Amah; In/Out, and Fame the Musical. Nabilah has also worked in numerous national commercials including: Vivo #RayaStyleLain, Julie’s Biscuits and Operation Maybe.

Mission: To see stage doors welcome audiences once more.

Favourite Destination: London, UK

Hometown: Subang Jaya, Malaysia

THE DIVA STAR

Nabilah Hamid

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Bio: A theatre, musical theatre and film actor.

Credentials: Mahsuri (& Other Peculiar Tales); Euphrasia the Musical; Rocking Broadway; Stories for Amah; In/Out, and Fame the Musical. Nabilah has also worked in numerous national commercials including: Vivo #RayaStyleLain, Julie’s Biscuits and Operation Maybe.

Mission: To see stage doors welcome audiences once more.

Favourite Destination: London, UK

Hometown: Subang Jaya, Malaysia

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THE HOUSE STAR

HAUS OF RN

Bio: A DJ of the Rainbow Rojak Collective

Credentials: Active member of the Rainbow Rojak Collective since 2014 and regular DJ in the Kuala Lumpur club scene. Roshan has also collaborated with local fashion labels including, Behati.

Mission: To create music that is a celebration of nostalgia and pop culture; intermixed to form the sound of a new club culture.

Hometown: Subang Jaya, Malaysia

THE HOUSE STAR

HAUS OF RN

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Bio: A DJ of the Rainbow Rojak Collective

Credentials: Active member of the Rainbow Rojak Collective since 2014 and regular DJ in the Kuala Lumpur club scene. Roshan has also collaborated with local fashion labels including, Behati.

Mission: To create music that is a celebration of nostalgia and pop culture; intermixed to form the sound of a new club culture.

Hometown: Subang Jaya, Malaysia

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THE FIELD STARS

Harimau Buta

Bio: A team of incredible para-atheletes

Credentials: Paralympian champions who won gold medals for Malaysia in football at the Asean Para Games (2017).

Mission: To keep on making history and hopefully receive the full support from Malaysians to pursue para-sport further. Job and education opportunities for people like us are still scarce and we pray that, with this film, we can help change the scenario for the better.

Favourite Destination: The Paralympic Games

Hometown: Malaysia

THE FIELD STARS

Harimau Buta

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Bio: A team of incredible para-atheletes

Credentials: Paralympian champions who won gold medals for Malaysia in football at the Asean Para Games (2017).

Mission: To keep on making history and hopefully receive the full support from Malaysians to pursue para-sport further. Job and education opportunities for people like us are still scarce and we pray that, with this film, we can help change the scenario for the better.

Favourite Destination: The Paralympic Games

Hometown: Malaysia

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THE VETERAN STAR

Jo Kukathas

Bio: An actor, writer, director and dramaturg of The Instant Café Theatre Company.

Credentials: API Fellow and DDS Fellow specialising in dramaturgy, manager of several arts spaces including Instant Café’s House Of Art and Ideas. Worked internationally in Singapore, Brazil, Japan, Australia, Germany and Taiwan. Highlights include: collaborating with the Setagaya Public, Japan on The Island In Between and Hotel Grand Asia, co-creating the environmental-themed immersive theatre piece Beautiful Water at Kirari Fujimi, directing everything from contemporary Malaysian plays to Shakespeare.

Mission: To create work that promotes democracy and empathy

Favourite Destination: Tokyo

Hometown: Petaling, Malaysia

THE VETERAN STAR

Jo Kukathas

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Bio: An actor, writer, director and dramaturg of The Instant Café Theatre Company.

Credentials: API Fellow and DDS Fellow specialising in dramaturgy, manager of several arts spaces including Instant Café’s House Of Art and Ideas. Worked internationally in Singapore, Brazil, Japan, Australia, Germany and Taiwan. Highlights include: collaborating with the Setagaya Public, Japan on The Island In Between and Hotel Grand Asia, co-creating the environmental-themed immersive theatre piece Beautiful Water at Kirari Fujimi, directing everything from contemporary Malaysian plays to Shakespeare.

Mission: To create work that promotes democracy and empathy

Favourite Destination: Tokyo

Hometown: Petaling, Malaysia

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THE LENGKOK STAR

Jamilah Abu Bakar

Bio: A classically trained singer, vocal coach and performer

Credentials: Regarded as Puteri Keroncong by Malaysian Prime Minister’s wife, Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali in 2014, Jamilah went on to release two Malay Traditional albums and two pop singles. Credits include: performing at Anugerah Bakat Muda Seni (2013) the Petronas Philharmonic Hall for the Keroncong Concerts (2012, 2010). Jamilah holds an Arts and Culture, Diploma of Music at ASWARA and studied at Berklee College of Music, USA.

Favourite Destination: Boston, USA

Hometown: Cheras, Malaysia

THE LENGKOK STAR

Jamilah Abu Bakar

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Bio: A classically trained singer, vocal coach and performer

Credentials: Regarded as Puteri Keroncong by Malaysian Prime Minister’s wife, Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali in 2014, Jamilah went on to release two Malay Traditional albums and two pop singles. Credits include: performing at Anugerah Bakat Muda Seni (2013) the Petronas Philharmonic Hall for the Keroncong Concerts (2012, 2010). Jamilah holds an Arts and Culture, Diploma of Music at ASWARA and studied at Berklee College of Music, USA.

Favourite Destination: Boston, USA

Hometown: Cheras, Malaysia

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THE SING STAR

Melissa Ong

Bio: A singer, TV host and stage performer.

Credentials: Featured in Ola Bola The Musical (Mei Ling), Malaya Relived and TV Host of Axtro XTY (Tong's Tong's Wonderland)

Favourite Destination: Paris, France

Hometown: Petaling Jaya, Malaysia

THE SING STAR

Melissa Ong

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Bio: A singer, TV host and stage performer.

Credentials: Featured in Ola Bola The Musical (Mei Ling), Malaya Relived and TV Host of Axtro XTY (Tong's Tong's Wonderland)

Favourite Destination: Paris, France

Hometown: Petaling Jaya, Malaysia

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THE DANCING STAR

Dalila Samad

Bio: A classical, contemporary dancer and actor

Credentials: Credits include: choreographing for Dato' Siti Nurhaliza Concert On Tour, representing Malaysia in Asia Culture Centre (2019, 2018), Grand Finalist in the World Championship Of Performing Arts in LA (2015), winner of Best Female Actress for Malaysia in the Malaysian Dance Odyssey (2014), nominated for Best Featured Dancer in BOH Cameronian Awards (2013).

Mission: To inspire younger generations to appreciate and practice traditional dance,

Favourite Destination: My Home

Hometown: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

THE DANCING STAR

Dalila Samad

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Bio: A classical, contemporary dancer and actor

Credentials: Credits include: choreographing for Dato' Siti Nurhaliza Concert On Tour, representing Malaysia in Asia Culture Centre (2019, 2018), Grand Finalist in the World Championship Of Performing Arts in LA (2015), winner of Best Female Actress for Malaysia in the Malaysian Dance Odyssey (2014), nominated for Best Featured Dancer in BOH Cameronian Awards (2013).

Mission: To inspire younger generations to appreciate and practice traditional dance,

Favourite Destination: My Home

Hometown: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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THE QUEEN STAR

Carmen Rose

Bio: A drag queen and co-founder of The Coven (Drag Haus)

Credentials: Winner of Berlin is Burning 5, walked for Behati’s Raya Collection, performed alongside music star, Alextbh

Mission: Visioning a queer-centric artistic collective, she aims to take The Coven Collective to the limelight one party at a time

THE QUEEN STAR

Carmen Rose

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Bio: A drag queen and co-founder of The Coven (Drag Haus)

Credentials: Winner of Berlin is Burning 5, walked for Behati’s Raya Collection, performed alongside music star, Alextbh

Mission: Visioning a queer-centric artistic collective, she aims to take The Coven Collective to the limelight one party at a time

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THE POP STAR

Emil Bernsten

Bio: A singer and songwriter

Credentials: Musical covers on Instagram and YouTube, with a loyal following of over 7,500

Mission: To be a part of an industry growing towards uninhibited self-expression, especially in areas of the world like Malaysia that have historically struggled with true freedom of speech.

Favourite Destination: Paris, France

Hometown: Kajang, Malaysia

THE POP STAR

Emil Bernsten

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Bio: A singer and songwriter

Credentials: Musical covers on Instagram and YouTube, with a loyal following of over 7,500

Mission: To be a part of an industry growing towards uninhibited self-expression, especially in areas of the world like Malaysia that have historically struggled with true freedom of speech.

Favourite Destination: Paris, France

Hometown: Kajang, Malaysia

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THE FIERY STAR

Iman Chan

Bio: A dancer and performer, currently pursuing BFA in dance theatre at AMDA LA/ NYC.

Crdentials: World Dance Movement scholarship winner for AMDA College, 2018 Finalist for GTB dance competition, 2017 Finalist for APDC international dance competition.

Mission: To empower people to express their stories and experiences through the arts

Favourite Destination: New York City

Hometown: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

THE FIERY STAR

Iman Chan

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Bio: A dancer and performer, currently pursuing BFA in dance theatre at AMDA LA/ NYC.

Crdentials: World Dance Movement scholarship winner for AMDA College, 2018 Finalist for GTB dance competition, 2017 Finalist for APDC international dance competition.

Mission: To empower people to express their stories and experiences through the arts

Favourite Destination: New York City

Hometown: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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THE LIGHTNING STAR

Datin Sunita Rajakumar

Bio: Founder of DiverseCity and Kuala Lumpur International Arts Festival

Credentials: Founder of DiverseCity launching KLIAF in 2015 and founder of Artisan Encipta Ltd., Independent Non-Executive Chairman for CARiNG Pharmacy Group Bhd, member of Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales and on the board of 8 other companies.

THE LIGHTNING STAR

Datin Sunita Rajakumar

Starring In

Bio: Founder of DiverseCity and Kuala Lumpur International Arts Festival

Credentials: Founder of DiverseCity launching KLIAF in 2015 and founder of Artisan Encipta Ltd., Independent Non-Executive Chairman for CARiNG Pharmacy Group Bhd, member of Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales and on the board of 8 other companies.

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THE ENERGY STAR

NAHSYK

Bio: An international DJ

Credentials: Playing 'Future Music Festival Asia' at 16 and performing at top 100 venues in the world as rated by DJ Mag. Residences include: Red Room KL, Mantra Bar KL, Club Kyo KL and Avry Singapore. Shows include: Club BBR, Shenzhen, ASL Club, Shanghai, Pandora Club Melbourne, Good Vibes Kuala Lumpur and 1900, Hanoi.

Mission: To thrive and move forward in the ever growing industry and continue performing fully energetic and tasteful sets.

Hometown: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

THE ENERGY STAR

NAHSYK

Starring In

Bio: An international DJ

Credentials: Playing 'Future Music Festival Asia' at 16 and performing at top 100 venues in the world as rated by DJ Mag. Residences include: Red Room KL, Mantra Bar KL, Club Kyo KL and Avry Singapore. Shows include: Club BBR, Shenzhen, ASL Club, Shanghai, Pandora Club Melbourne, Good Vibes Kuala Lumpur and 1900, Hanoi.

Mission: To thrive and move forward in the ever growing industry and continue performing fully energetic and tasteful sets.

Hometown: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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THE LAUGHING STAR

Joshua Gui

Bio: A performing artist from Penang who views life through the lens of nonsensical and ridiculous humour

Credentials: 2012 BOH Cammier Nomination for Best Supporting Actor, Shortlisted Musical Showcase in TheatreBarn NYC 2014 (Malaysian Team), Leading Male Actor in the musical 'Love Story' (Oliver Barrett IV) and 'Sepet The Musical' (Jason)

Mission: To increase the awareness of the value of the Arts in the eyes of the general public

Favourite Destination: Iceland

Hometown: Penang, Malaysia

THE LAUGHING STAR

Joshua Gui

Starring In

Bio: A performing artist from Penang who views life through the lens of nonsensical and ridiculous humour

Credentials: 2012 BOH Cammier Nomination for Best Supporting Actor, Shortlisted Musical Showcase in TheatreBarn NYC 2014 (Malaysian Team), Leading Male Actor in the musical 'Love Story' (Oliver Barrett IV) and 'Sepet The Musical' (Jason)

Mission: To increase the awareness of the value of the Arts in the eyes of the general public

Favourite Destination: Iceland

Hometown: Penang, Malaysia

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THE FUNK STAR

XES XES LOVESEAT

Bio: An international DJ

Credentials: Known for sets dripping in funk, multiple sounds and beats with a mix of genres such as house, disco and techno.

THE FUNK STAR

XES XES LOVESEAT

Starring In

Bio: An international DJ

Credentials: Known for sets dripping in funk, multiple sounds and beats with a mix of genres such as house, disco and techno.