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.Perit kerana kurang popular Utusan Malaysia (2 April 2013). Accessed on 19 June 2013.
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 Sojangji 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, Hafreez engaged, planning to get married in October next year 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 Year Title Character Notes2012AzuraSitiFirst Film 2015 Rembat Azira
Drama Year Title Character TV channel Notes 2002 Bilik No. 13 Budiey.Com PsikiatriTV2 First drama 2011 SupermakDrama Bersiri Supermak Lakonan Nasha Aziz & Azhan Rani Budiey.Com CameliaTV3 2012 3 Janji Ani2013 Puteri Malam Puteri TV9 Delina Naufah TV3 Mencintaimu TV2 Love You Mr. Arrogant Zaara Amirah TV3 Cikgu Kemisah Kirkby TV22014 Tanah Kubur (Season 10) Munah Astro Oasis Episode: "Kejamnya Santau" Zahira ZahiraTV32015 Kasih Malisa Malisa TVi HidayahMu Ramadan Hidayah TV3 Tanah Merah Hana NTV7 Tuan Anas Mikael Ayu Maisarah Astro Ria2016 Kifarah Mistik SakinahTV3 Episode: "Malar Hitam" Cinta Hati Abah Intan Duda Terlajak Laris Pehah/Inas Tuan Anas Mikael: 5 Hari Beraya Ayu Maisarah Astro Ria Cinta FB Emelda Unifi TV2017 Kerana Anisa AnisaTV3 Kias Ramadan Safura Episode "Merisik Kasih" My Sweet Lavender Laila/Leha TV92018 Monalisa Melisa Astro Prima Korean adaptation of the drama Two Women's Room Terbaik Dariku AisyahTV32019 PIA Pia Calon Menantu Tuan Rumah AnisTV Okay2020 Alergi Mamat Romantik Nurul Kaisara Seadanya Aku Aufiya TV3 Korban Kasih Fatimah TV1 Beri Sedikit Waktu HananiahTV32021 Jom Mak, Raya KL! Aida Single Terlalu Lama Herself Special appearance Lockdown Ina Astro Ria Mr. Bibik Aulia Izzatunnisa TV32022 Risik Pada Hati Aisya Honey-Moon Moon2023 Derhaka Sebuah Cinta Dahlia Astro Ria Misteri Flat Kirana Ijah BekengTV3 Segenap Takdir Nadira Hati Tercarik Luka Eyda Amanda2024 Kampung Puasa Che Well Cheerful Astro Helo, Saya Anak Uncle! Teacher Wawa TV3 2025 Dia Imamku Lily Astro RiaSumpah IbukuSyafiqahTV3Watak Antagonis utama pertama 2026Mencari Isteri Sempurna Zara Astro PrimaLuka di Hujung SetiaDhiaTV3
Telefilm Year Title Character TV channels 2002 Histeria Amen VCD 2009 "Bujang Sepah Silalitamplom" Astro Prima2010 3 Budak Botak 2 Hari Di Hari Raya Astro Warna Suaramu TV1 Selipar Jepun Malaysia Dina Astro Prima 2011 Kenduri Sakan TV1 2012 Janji Kita TV9 2013 Dari Ibu Suraya TV32014 Bila Joyah Goyah Syikin TV9 Kekasih Upahan: Kontrak Cinta Shahira TV2 Mencari Datin Maria TV9 Love You Mr Arrogant Raya Zaara AmiraTV3 Man Rider Fatamorgana Jalan Singkat ke Syurga Aida Astro Oasis2015 Temukan Aku Pada Ramadhan Rabiatul TV1 Isteriku Bukan Tukang Masak Nur Astro Prima Sut Putih Siti TV9 Minah Gangster Nina Astro Ria Travelling Beruang Lisa TV32016 Hujan Malam Itu Shuhadah TV1 Muazzin Dr. Hawa TV9 Jatu Cinta Buta Zulin Astro Ria2017 Takdir Yang Terhenti Raudah TV3 Cupid Sara Astro Citra Trauma HaneemTV3 Huru Hara Raya Ayu Jenayah Cinta Liyana TVi Projek Kuih Raya Mak Leha Bella TV9 Kamal Kamalia KamaliaTV2 2018 3 Hati Ibu Zaidah2019 Derita Pia PiaTV3 Insan Terpilih Mastura Aku Belum Mahu Mati Maria2020 Mencari Nur Nur TV1 Aku Tak Gila Balqis Astro Citra 2021 Mache Fusion Fatima Awesome TV 2023 Misi AdeenaMaya TV22025Duri Cinta BisuHayaTV1
Web drama Year Title Character TV Channel Notes 2015 Dan Calonnya Adalah (Season 2)Aaron, Zara pair up in Dan Calonnya Adalah 2 BHarian.Com FatinTonton 2019 KOPI: "Secangkir Kopi Bersama Dia" Si Dia 2024 Menanti Yang Pasti Siti2026Namamu CintaNunaTonton
Television Year TitleAs TV Channel2013Wanita Hari Ini (episode 193) - Drama promotion GuestTV39 Soalan ft Zara zya Guest TV9Semi Final Muzik - Muzik ke 28Special appearanceTV32014Meletop ( Episode 66 ) bersama Azlee KhairiGuestAstro RiaMeletop ( Episode 86) bersama Hafiz SuipGuest Astro RiaApa saja FBI ( Episode 6 )GuestTV32015Wanita Hari Ini (episode 138) - Drama promotionGuestTV3Galaksi ( 2015 ) - Episode 22Host GuestTV3Meletop ( Episode 158 ) - Drama promotionGuestTV3 2016 Diari Kilauan Emas OtaiZara Zya Hosts Diari Kilauan Emas Otai KBergetar.ComHost Astro Prima 2018 Super Spontan XtravaganzaParticipant Astro WarnaSeri Murni Dapur DuetParticipantTV3Dapur PanasGuestTV32019Wanita Hari Ini ( Siapa lebih obsessed diet : lelaki @ wanita) - EP 10GuestTV3 2020 Sedapur bersama Zara ZyaHost Naura HDStudio Drama Sangat - Seadanya akuGuestTV3Masak Apa Tu ? - Haziq Hussni × Puteri (Ep 3)HostTV3Wanita Hari Ini - Bazaar Ramadan Online : Zarazya CooksGuestTV3Lagu Cinta Kita 2 - EP3GuestTV32022Dapur Panas - EP3GuestTV3Melodi - Drama PromotionGuestTV3Di sebalik tabir : Risik Pada HatiHerselfTV32023Di sebalik tabir : Segenap takdirHerselfTV3Di sebalik tabir : Misteri Flat KiranaHerselfTV32024Di sebalik tabir : Hello , saya anak uncle!HerselfTV32025Di sebalik tabir : Sumpah IbukuHerselfTV32026Di sebalik tabir : Luka di Hujung SetiaHerselfTV3Nasi Lemak Kopi O - Drama promotion (9 July)HerselfTV9
Theater Year Title Dan 3 Dara Terbang Ke Bulan Lorong Neraka Dari Bintang Ke Bintang
Videography +Music video Year Song Artist Record Company Notes 2013 "Tetap Menantimu" Nomad Indigital Music Sdn Bhd for the OST of the drama Love You Mr. Arrogant2020 "Seadanya Aku" Ippo Hafiz MVM Production for the OST of the drama Seadanya Aku2023"Sampai Bila"ShaffyRocketful Network2023"Biarku Pergi"Voice of Men2024"Cinta Agung"Zara zya & Alha Alfa2025"Terpatri Cinta"Zara zya
Discography Tiada Dendam (2018)Galau (Acoustic Version) - Single by Zara Zya Hentian Ini (2018)Hentian Ini (Acoustic Version) - Single by Zara Zya Hati Yang Rapuh (2018)Fragile Heart (Acoustic Version) - Single by Zara Zya Galau (2019)Galau (Acoustic Version) - Single by Zara Zya
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
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