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Day 1

19 MARCH 2021

class Class
nasi-lemak

Trina in KL: Creative Masterclasses Part 1

19 MARCH 2021
6:00 PM-7:00 PM
film Music
nasi-lemak

Badrish & The Beatles: A Music Film

19 MARCH 2021
8:00 PM-8:50 PM
film Music
nasi-lemak

Dance Revolution: A Virtual Party

19 MARCH 2021
9:00 PM-10:10 PM

Day 2

20 MARCH 2021

class Class
nasi-lemak

Trina in KL: Creative Masterclasses Part 2

20 MARCH 2021
4:00 PM-5:00 PM
film Film
nasi-lemak

Eye On The Ball: A Sports Documentary

20 MARCH 2021
6:00 PM-8:00 PM
comedy Comedy
nasi-lemak

Happy Hour: A Virtual Comedy Variety Show

20 MARCH 2021
8:00 PM-9:00 PM
film Film
nasi-lemak

Nasi Lemak: The TikTok Musical

20 MARCH 2021
9:00 PM-10:00 PM
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class Class

Trina in KL: Creative Masterclasses Part 1

FEATURED ARTIST

Hannan Azlan
Putrina Rafie
Shafeeq Shajahan
Hammada
Jamilah Abu Bakar
Emil Bernsten

In this six-part documentary series, professional actress Putrina Rafie is embarking on an adventurous journey to test her skills set and enrich herself in something new. She will be joined by Malaysia’s Maters, a whole host of vibrant creatives who are experts in their respective field such as comedy, cosmetics, photography, etc.

Putrina will push herself to her creative limits as she embarks on a whole host of challenges set by The Masters in a bid to become The True Triple Threat. Expect laughs, learning and lots of life-hacks!

Episodes featured in Part 1

  • How To Be Funny (feat. comedian Hannan Azlan)
  • How To Serve Looks (feat. makeup-artist Hammada)
  • How To Move (feat. dancer Dalila Samad)

Episodes featured in Part 2

  • How To Find Your Voice (feat. singing stars Emil Bernsten and Jamilah Abu Bakar)
  • How To Take a Bomb Photo (feat. photographer Daniel Adams)
  • How To Act Real (feat. veteran actress Jo  Kukathas)

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Starring In

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

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Starring In

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

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Starring In

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

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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

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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

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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

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film Music

Badrish & The Beatles: A Music Film

FEATURED ARTIST

Shafeeq Shajahan
Badrish

In this music film, a troubled boy live streams a tribute concert that celebrates his favourite band, The Beatles. As the stream progresses, he unearths traumatic memories of his past in a tale of grief, loss and love, where past and future collide.

Featuring songs inspired by The Beatles, including 'Let It Be', 'Yesterday' and 'The Long and Winding Road'.

Badrish aspires to make the international stage, be it Broadway or Hollywood. Badrish was part of Dato’ Dr. Faridah Merican’s Life Sdn Bhd: Voices of the Young, presented by The Actors Studio Seni Teater Rakyat and KLPAC. Badrish Bahadur co-wrote the stage adaptation of Yasmin Ahmad's masterpiece film, Sepet the Musical with the director for the show, Shafeeq Shajahan.

Sepet the Musical presented by Liver & Lung Productions and was nominated for Best Direction and Best Original Score in the Musical Theatre category.

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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

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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

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film Music

Dance Revolution: A Virtual Party

FEATURED ARTIST

JonnyVicious
Alam
Roshan
HAUS OF RN
NAHSYK
XES XES LOVESEAT

A dancefloor is a place of expression. We release our deepest fantasies through music and dance. Catch five of Malaysia’s premium DJs in Malaysia's first-ever virtual party! Dive deep into the art of a dance floor.

This wonderful show that takes you deep into the art of a dancefloor. Understand the ‘What’ and ‘Why’ behind a successful night on a dance floor with your family and friends.

Join us as we embark on a journey exploring the spectrum of dancefloors, celebrating modern dance & club culture with Malaysia’s premium spin masters onboard Johnny Vicious, Alam, Roshan, HAUS OF RN, NAHSYK, Xes Xes Loveseat.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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class Class

Trina in KL: Creative Masterclasses Part 2

FEATURED ARTIST

Putrina Rafie
Daniel Adams
Jo Kukathas
Dalila Samad

In this six-part documentary series, professional actress Putrina Rafie is embarking on an adventurous journey to test her skills set and enrich herself in something new. She will be joined by Malaysia’s Maters, a whole host of vibrant creatives who are experts in their respective field such as comedy, cosmetics, photography, etc.

Putrina will push herself to her creative limits as she embarks on a whole host of challenges set by The Masters in a bid to become The True Triple Threat. Expect laughs, learning and lots of life-hacks!

Episodes featured in Part 1

  • How To Be Funny (feat. comedian Hannan Azlan)
  • How To Serve Looks (feat. makeup-artist Hammada)
  • How To Move (feat. dancer Dalila Samad)

Episodes featured in Part 2

  • How To Find Your Voice (feat. singing stars Emil Bernsten and Jamilah Abu Bakar)
  • How To Take a Bomb Photo (feat. photographer Daniel Adams)
  • How To Act Real (feat. veteran actress Jo  Kukathas)

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Starring In

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

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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

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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

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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

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film Film

Eye On The Ball: A Sports Documentary

FEATURED ARTIST

Harimau Buta

The true definition of ‘against all odds’, ‘Eye on The Ball’ is a 2019 sports documentary film that follows Malaysia's national blind football team, known as the Harimau Buta (Blind Tigers) and their remarkable journey in the 2017 ASEAN Para Games. Detailing the lives of four individuals: players Asri, Kenchot and Rollen, along with their coach, Sunny Shalesh, the documentary covers the team’s hopes to defend their reigning title and also qualify for the World Blind Football Championship.

All proceeds made from this screening will contribute towards the development of new facilities for the Harimau Buta.

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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

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comedy Comedy

Happy Hour: A Virtual Comedy Variety Show

FEATURED ARTIST

Hannan Azlan
Kuah Jenhan
Mad Sabah
AIIA Improv
Carmen Rose

We could all do with a laugh right now so get ready for a night chock-full of it!

Malaysia’s hottest comedians in ‘Happy Hour’: a brand new comedy-variety show, hosted by international award-winning musical comedian, Hannan Azlan (Comedy Central Asia). She is no stranger to finding humour in almost everything with her unique style of comedy.

There’ll be stand-up, sketches and even a song or two. What’s not to love? Happy Hour features an electric line-up including Mad Sabah (first runner-up on Astro’s Lawak Solo), AIIA Improv (Malaysia’s biggest improv troupe), and Rambo - a character comedy by Kuah Jenhan (Best Comedy Show at Perth Fringe World 2016).

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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

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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

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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).

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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

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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

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film Film

Nasi Lemak: The TikTok Musical

FEATURED ARTIST

Clinton Jerome
Shafeeq Shajahan
Faiz Najib
Ellya Keesha
Amsyar Lee
Fara Dolhadi
Nabilah Hamid
Melissa Ong

The Tik Tok culture has taken over the modern world with accessibility to explore new technology with art while engaging with audiences.

Catch Malaysian’s rising TikTok and Instagram stars as they come together to pay homage to the meal that makes all Malaysians proud: Nasi Lemak!

In Malaysia’s premiere digital musical, expect catchy tunes, viral dances and hilarious scenes as ‘influencers’ explore the origins of the dish - focusing on the cultural significance and the reasons why Nasi Lemak is authentically Malaysian (and not Singaporean!)

The musical will be led by content creators, Amsyar Lee, Fara Dolhadi, Faiz Najib, Clinton Jerome Chuah, Melissa Ong, Ellya Keesha, Joshua Gui and Nabilah Hamid.

 

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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

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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

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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

 

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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