Erra Fazira (born Fazira Wan Chek; 9 February 1974) is a Malaysian actress, singer, fashion model, television host, producer and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Malaysia World 1992.

She rose to fame in the early and mid 1990s following her roles in Sembilu, Sembilu 2, Maria Mariana and Pasrah. She received critical acclaim and a Best Actress in a Leading Role trophy at Malaysia Film Festival twice for her portrayal of inspiring young sales girl and part-time student Nurul Ain in Soal Hati (2001) and as Nora, an old lady with dark past in the film Hingga Hujung Nyawa (2005). She received another three Malaysia Film Festival's Best Actress award nomination for her performance in Soalnya Siapa? (2003), Persona Non Grata (2006), and Anak (2008).

Early life Fazira was born in Sungai Choh, a small town in Rawang, Selangor the first child and the only daughter of Wan Chek and Azizah Zaik. Her parents were Malays. Fazira was an active student during her school days and developed a passion for acting, which she showed an interest in at a very early age. She also joined many school's clubs and societies such as Scouting, St John Ambulance of Malaysia, the English Language Society and the Culture Club. She was also an active sports student back then and represented herself and her school in Netball. She said that the learning and involvement she did in those clubs played an important role in her later career. Fazira attended several different schools including SM Puteri Titiwangsa, Kuala Lumpur.

Career

Beauty pageant (1992) At the age of 18, Fazira went to take part in the 1992 Malaysian beauty pageant after being persuaded by her aunt. She competed against thirteen others and eventually won the title of Miss Malaysia World 1992. As Miss Malaysia, Fazira went on to compete in the Miss World 1992 pageant, representing Malaysia which was held in Sun City, South Africa. She secured the 15th place during the preliminary competition.

Music career (1993–2007) In 1994, after the release of her first feature film Sembilu, Fazira released her eponymous self-titled EP under Polygram Records. She later records two albums with the label before leaving Polygram to join Sony Music. Her first studio album is Aku dan Dia (1995) with its hits single "Yang Terindah Hanyalah Sementara", and followed by 2.5 Sayang in 1996 with "Pertemuan" released as single.

In 1998, she went on to embark her first solo concert, Konsert Live Bersama Erra Fazira – Kini which took place at the Dewan Merdeka, Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC; now known as World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur or WTCKL) and attended by 2,000 fans.

A year later, in 1999, Fazira's fourth album and the first with Sony Music, Kini was released. Her 2001 single, "Sandarkan" along with Siti Nurhaliza’s song, "Lakaran Kehidupan" (from Siti's seventh album, Safa) was chosen by TV3 as part of the network's 3D campaign. Music videos for both songs were filmed in 3D where TV3 viewers wearing 3D glasses while watching it.

In 2002, her fifth album, Sampai Bertemu was released, followed by sixth album, Kini Kembali (2004). She is one of few Malaysian artists who contributed a special song titled "Suluhkan Sinar" ("Shine the Light"). Produced by KRU and released in January 2005, the song was specially dedicated to the victims of the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami. In 2006, Fazira released her seventh and last studio album, Ya Atau Tidak.Erra Fazira luahkan perasaan dalam lagu Utusan Malaysia. 30 May 2006. Retrieved on 22 July 2010.

Fazira released a new single, "Menangkah Cinta" in 2019. It was her official recording release in 13 years since her last album, Ya Atau Tidak.

Acting career (1994–present) Fazira was approached by director, Yusof Haslam, to star as the lead role in Sembilu. The film opened in cinema on 18 August 1994. The film also marked the first time Erra worked together with her then former dating partner, Awie. Other films roles followed including a sequel of Sembilu the following year, where Fazira reprised her role as Rosmawati Sofian.

From 1996 until 2000, Fazira starred in four of Yusof's directed films including the portraying of Maria Zakaria in both Maria Mariana and its sequel Maria Mariana II. In the 2000 film Soal Hati, Fazira starred played the character of Nurul Ain. Fazira won the Malaysia Film Festival Award for Best Actress for her role in the film.

Starting 2001, Fazira began to work with many different directors for her films including Ahmad Idham for Mr. Cinderella (2002) and Abdul Razak Mohaideen for Cinta Kolestrol (2003) among others. In 2004, Fazira went on to star opposite her then former husband, Yusry bin Abdul Halim, in the 2004 film Hingga Hujung Nyawa, also directed by Abdul Razak. Through this film, Fazira once again was awarded the Malaysia Film Festival Award for Best Actress as for the portrayal of Nora Halim in the movie.

In 2002, Fazira acted in a telemovie and hosted the show, Fesyen Tempo. From 2018 to 2021, she became part of the cast member of longest-running Malaysian action drama series, Gerak Khas, playing the role of ASP Jeslina. She later reprise her role in the series' spin-off, Gerak Khas: Undercover.

Personal life Erra Fazira married Malaysian singer and actor Yusry Abd Halim from KRU, on 15 June 2003, Yusry's 30th birthday. They officially divorced on 16 June 2006.Yusry-Erra Fazira sah bercerai Norazlita Mohd. Sies. Utusan Malaysia. 17 June 2006.Erra, Yusry sah cerai talak satu Norazlita Mohd. Sies. Utusan Malaysia. 11 Julai 2006.

She later married former Suria FM Chief Operating Officer, Engku Emran Engku Zainal Abidin from 2007 to 2014, with whom she had a daughter. They later divorced on 18 January 2014.

Discography

Studio albums Erra Fazira (1994) Aku dan Dia (1995) Menyanyi Bersama (1996) 2.5 Sayang (1997) Kini (1999) Sampai Bertemu (2002) Kini Kembali (2003) Ya atau Tidak (2006)

Compilation albums Koleksi Klasik (1998) Best of Erra Fazira (2001) Koleksi Istimewa Buatmu (2001) Keunggulan Erra Fazira (2007)

Filmography

Film YearTitle Role Notes 1994SembiluWati Debut film appearances 1995Sembilu II1996Maria Mariana Maria ZakariaTragedi Oktober Wati Nominated, Best Actress – 13th Malaysia Film Festival 1997Gemilang Julia 1998Maria Mariana II Maria Zakaria2000Pasrah Farah DhibaSoal Hati Nurul Ain Won Best Actress – 15th Malaysia Film FestivalWon Best Actress – Anugerah Skrin TV32001Gerak Khas The Movie Inspector ShafikahPutih Bawang Putih (voice) Animation film2002Mr. Cinderella Puteri Megawati Darul KasihSoalnya Siapa? Nurul Ain Nominated, Best Actress – 16th Malaysia Film Festival2003Gila Gila Pengantin Aliah HamdanJanji Diana Diana MuradCinta Kolestrol Fazira Osman / Erra Mr. Cinderella 2 Puteri Megawati Darul KasihMX3 Herself Guest appearance2004Kuliah Cinta Johanna Abdul Rahman (Jojo) Hingga Hujung Nyawa Nora Halim Won, Best Actress – 18th Malaysia Film Festival7 Perhentian SueI Know What You Did Last Raya Dr Mira2005Potret Mistik KartiniSembilu 2005 Teacher IraLady Boss SalmiGila Gila Pengantin Popular Sheera MustaphaKL Menjerit 1 Nina2006Castello ChalitaPersona Non Grata Hey Nominated, Best Actress – 19th Malaysia Film Festival 2007Qabil Khusry Qabil Igam Karisma Saat2008Cuci Siti Jasmin Rahim (CJ)Anak Hasnita Nominated, 21st Best Actress – Malaysia Film FestivalLos dan Faun Puan Jasmine Al Sogood 2009Sifu & Tongga Fatimah Omar (Tammy) 2010Andartu Terlampau – 21 Hari Mencari Suami Markonah Rempeyek 2011Hidden Dian Hollywood production 2012Ngorat Keyra 2013Longkai Zarina 2016Warna Cinta Impian Erra 2017Soulmate Hingga Ke Jannah Ira2018Hantu Kak Limah Wati Special appearancePolis Evo 2 SAC Dato' Azizat 2019Wangi Nor 2020Bikin Filem Datin Azizah 2022Kongsi Raya SarahRumah Maya 2023Sue-On Cik Nab 2024Harimau Malaya: The Untold Story Datin Norliza

Telemovie Year Title Role TV channel 2002 Siapa Mau Potong Baju? Herself TV2 2008 Joe & Faridah Faridah Astro Ria2009 Bonanza Mastura Astro Prima Cinta Lelong EmmaAstro Ria2010 30 Hari Mengenal Cinta Selamat Tinggal Alexandria Astro Prima Pontianak Kampung Batu Tira / Pontianak Astro Ria2011Hantu SusuPontianak Beraya Di Kampung Batu Sanggul Beracun Siti Aminah Astro Citra Mak OK Jer! Astro Prima2012 Parut Asyikin Nur Asyikin Astro CitraPontianak Masih Beraya Di Kampung BatuTira / Pontianak Astro Ria Hantu Susu Kembali 2015 Aku Benci Raya

Television series Year Title Role TV channel 2008 Mertua VS Menantu Nurul AinAstro Prima 2009 Kasih Tercipta Lisa Mertua VS Menantu (Season 2) Nurul Ain 2011 Kelaasss Kau Maria! MeeraAstro Ria 2012 Mana Hilangnya Juwita Julia2013 Ammara Batrisya Batrisya TV9 Nur Melinda Cikgu NurAstro Prima 2016 Rumi & Jawi Keisya Tuan Anas Mikael 5 Hari Beraya NinaAstro Ria2017 Dia Bidadariku Suri My Darling Inspektor Daniel Maria 2018–2021 Gerak Khas ASP Jeslina TV2, TV32018 Mak Cun (Season 4) Olio TV3 Dian Eva Raisha NTV7 2021–2022 Gerak Khas Undercover Jeslina TV3

Television Year Program Role TV channel 2001–2002 Fesyen Tempo Host TV12009 Gugu Gaga Erra Reality television series, featuring Erra, Engku Emran and their daughter Engku AleesyaAstro Ria Pentas Akhir Anak Wayang (Season 1) Judge on the first series (with Nasha Aziz & Rashid Sibir) Dunia Wanita Hosting with Umie Aida, also as a producer TV1 2010 Tiger Futbol Starz Host Astro Ria2011 Mentor (Season 5) Reality singing competition with protege Salma A Asis (Won the competition with SalmaTV3 VOKAL "Bukan Sekadar Rupa Judge (with Azmeer) Pilih Kasih (Season 3) Judge (with Umie Aida and Rosyam Nor) TV2 2012–2015 Primadona As talk show host (with Ziela Jalil, Raja Azura and Rozita Che Wan) Astro Prima 2016 Sepahtu Reunion Live ZulaikhaAstro Warna 2018 Sepahtu Reunion Al-Raya Penjaga2019 Sepahtu Reunion Live Julia Cinta Overhaul Aidilfitri Laila Arena Panggang Warna Live 2019–2020 Mingguan Wanita Host Astro Prima 2023 Mic ON! Selebriti Jury Awesome TV 2023–2024 The Masked Singer Malaysia (season 4) Jury Astro Warna2024 Nasi Lemak Kopi O Host TV9 Melodi Host TV3 2024–present Borak SeeNi Host Astro Prima

Radiography

Radio Year Title Station 28 August – 20 October 2023 Duo Sinar Sinar

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