Scha Alyahya
Sharifah Nor Azean Syed Mahadzir Alyahya (born 30 May 1983), better known by her stage name Scha Alyahya, is a Malaysian actress, model and TV host.[1]
She plays the lead character, Dania, a tomboy who struggles to achieve her dream of becoming a flight attendant, in the highly rated TV series Awan Dania which aired on Astro Ria for three seasons that made Scha a household name.[2]
Early life
Scha was born in Sungai Petani, Kedah[3] to a family of Malay, Hadhrami Arab and Chinese descent.[4] She is the second of four siblings.[4] She holds a Diploma in Information Technology from PTPL College, Shah Alam and previously worked as a flight stewardess in the local commercial airline, Airasia. She quit flying when she started her career after winning the Dewi Remaja beauty pageant organised by Remaja, a local Malay teen magazine in 2006.[5] She then decided to squeeze into the showbiz world after being cast by Azizi 'Chunk' Adnan, the director of Antoofighter and creator/former director of Awan Dania series. She got the role and never looked back.
Personal life
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Scha on her wedding day with Awal
Scha married Awal Ashaari on May 4, 2012, after three years of dating. They met in 2008 when they co-hosted a reality series called Sehati Berdansa.[6] Awal surprised her with his proposal live on TV through Propaganza, a local gossip TV programme guest-hosted by the actress.[7] The couple welcomed their first child together, a daughter they named Lara Alana, on July 22, 2014.[8]
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
2008 | Antoofighter | Lara | Lead |
2008 | Histeria | Alissa | Lead |
2009 | Papadom [9] | Shasha | Supporting |
2009 | Dimensi Cinta | | |
2010 | Evolusi KL Drift 2 [10] | Aleya | Lead |
2011 | Libas | Ratna | Lead |
2011 | Aku Bukan Tomboy | Farisha | Lead |
2013 | Awan Dania the Movie | Dania | Lead |
2013 | Papadom 2 | Shasha | Supporting/Cameo |
2013 | Dampak | Suria | Supporting |
Telemovie Drama
Year | Title | Role | Notes | TV Station |
2008 | Terlalu Istimewa | Ana | Lead | TV3 |
2009 | Naik Hantu | Ziffa | Lead | Astro RIA |
2009 | Lemas Dalam Cinta [11] | Sofi | Lead | RTM1 |
2010 | Prebet Jamilah [12] | Jamilah | Lead | Astro RIA |
2011 | Geisha Melayu Terakhir [13][14] | Suraya | Lead | Astro RIA |
2011 | Prebet Jamilah 2 [15] | Jamilah | Lead | Astro RIA |
2012 | Cikgu Timah Tukar Sekolah | Cikgu Timah | Lead | Astro RIA |
2013 | Sweet Lola [16] | Lola | Lead | TV9 |
TV Series
Year | Title | Role | Notes | TV Station |
2006 | Impian Illyana | Yatie | Supporting | TV3 |
2007 | Honeyz | | | RTM1 |
2007 | Sadiq & Co [17] | | | NTV7 |
2008 | Luna Fantasiku [18] | Sarah | Supporting | GUA Portal (Online Drama Series) |
2008 | Awan Dania (Season 1) | Dania | Lead | Astro RIA |
2008 | Bella | | | TV3 |
2009 | Chef Jo [19] | | | TV3 |
2009 | Awan Dania (Season 2) | Dania | Lead | Astro RIA |
2010 | Awan Dania (Season 3) | Dania | Lead | Astro RIA |
2010 | K.I.T.A. Carefree [20] | Kiera | Lead | Astro RIA |
2011 | Dunia Kita [21][22] | Rania | Lead | Astro RIA |
2011 | Mimi Mencari Cinta | Mimi | Lead | Astro Warna |
2011 | Kelaaas Kau Maria | Maria | Lead | Astro RIA |
2013 | Jodoh | Olly | Lead | Astro RIA |
2014 | 3 Campur 2 | | Lead | Astro Ceria |
2016 | Isteri Vs. Tunang | Alana Sofea | Lead | Astro RIA |
Host
Year | Program | TV Station |
2009 | Sehati Sejiwa | RTM1 |
2009 | Sampaikan Aidilfitri | TV9 |
2009 | Chopp | TV9 |
2009 | Astro Mustika | Astro Mustika |
2009 | Sehati Berdansa Season 3 | Astro RIA |
2010 | Kata Kau | Astro RIA |
2013 | Muzik Muzik 28 | TV3 |
2014 | Muzik Muzik 29 | TV3 |
Music Video
- "State of Trance" with Dj Juice
- "Mencari Konklusi" with Fauzi Baadila and Hujan
TV Commercials
Awards and nominations
Endorsements
- Yakult Cultured Milk Drink
- Bio-Essence Skin Care [23]
- Silky Shine Shampoo
- Carefree [24]
- Astro Megadrama Exclusive Talent
- Watsons [25]
- Kenanga Wholesale City Mall [26]
- Avon Fragrances
- SNE Beautskin
- Gantz Mercenary
- Rexona Deodorant
References
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