Aiman Hakim Ridza Explained

Aiman Hakim Ridza
Native Name:Malay: {{Script|Arab|ايمان حکيم رضا
Birth Name:Aiman Hakim bin Ridza Abdoh
Birth Date:17 January 1989
Birth Place:Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
Nationality:Malaysian
Education:ACCA
Years Active:2011–present
Height:186 cm
Spouse:Zahirah MacWilson (m. 2020)
Children:2
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Sport:Football
Years Active:2001–2005
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Aiman Hakim bin Ridza Abdoh (born 17 January 1989) is a Malaysian actor and singer. He rose to fame in Malaysian entertainment showbiz when he became a contestant of the TV3's reality television series, Mentor Season 5 and best known for his role in hit television series Vanila Coklat, and became best known for his leading roles in Diandra, Projek Memikat Suami, Selamat Pengantin Madu, Isteri Separuh Masa, Urusan Hati Cik Drama Queen and Girlfriend Aku Dari Neraka The Series.

Early life

Aiman was born on 17 January 1989, in Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia. He is the third of four siblings and has a mixed Malay-Arab parentage, his father is Malay and mother is Arab. He lived in Johor until 1990, then moved to Penang in 1994 before he settled in the Shah Alam and Subang Jaya. He attended SS 17 Subang Jaya Primary School at primary level, then he continued his studies at Subang Utama High School and now he already graduated from Sunway College, majoring in accounting, Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). Before debuting as an actor and singer, he was a part-time model. He has been involved in advertising such as Brylcreem, Celcom, Milo and McDonald's. He was also appointed as the brand ambassador and model for Garnier Men in 2014.

Career

Career as footballer

Prior to his showbiz career, Aiman began his early career in sports as a footballer. He used to be the team captain of Primary Schools Football Championship Malaysia representing Selangor in 2001 when he was 12 years old.

Between 2004 and 2005, he played football to representing Malaysia in Youth World Cup under 17 (FIFA) at Tokyo, Japan. He also became the representative of Malaysia in various international football competition (under 17) at Jakarta, Indonesia; Bangkok, Thailand; Hong Kong and others. He did play with Bunyamin Omar and Asrarudin Putra Omar who later have professional football career with national team and Selangor.[1]

Career as singer and actor

In 2011, Aiman became a participant in the singing competition Mentor organised by TV3 for its fifth season under the guidance of Rahim Maarof, influential singers and musicians in Malaysia. Aiman made it through to the fourth round before being eliminated.

Mentor performances

WeekInstructed songsOriginal artistResult #
Introduction"Kau dan Aku"Aizat Amdanalign="center"-
1"Kesedaran"
"Lizawati" (with Rahim Maarof)
Gaya Zakry
Rahim Maarof
4
2"Ekstravaganza"
"Larut"
"ACKKC"
"Holy Diver"
"Malam Ku Bermimpi" (with Ratnah)
"Mercy" (with Ratnah)
"Aku dan Dirimu" (with Shiha)
Bunkface
Dewa 19
Rahim Maarof
Killswitch Engage
Saloma
Duffy
Ari Lasso and Bunga Citra Lestari
5
3"Noktah Cinta"
"Kau Ratnaku" (with Roy)
Hafiz
Roy
5
4"I'll Be"
"Sesuatu Janji"
Edwin McCain
Taufik Batisah
Eliminated

Aiman's first drama, Vanila Coklat, which aired on TV3 in 2011, brought him back to the public's attention. After the drama ended, he acted in a few television series and a telemovie drama.

In 2012, he produced a single called "Khalimah Janji" with Ernie Zakri song by Manusia Putih and lyric by Budhi Hekayat. Soon he produced another single called "Buatmu Cinta" OST for Astro Ria drama "Projek Memikat Suami", written by Adi 6ixth Sense.

Personal life

In February 2014, Aiman revealed that he had been in a relationship with actress and model Nur Fathia over the past year.[2] [3] [4] However, their relationship was ended in December 2015.[5] [6] He chose to remain silent and refused to give any statements regarding their breakup.[7] [8]

In December 2018, Aiman and Zahirah MacWilson hinted on their Instagram account that they were in a relationship.[9] On 8 June 2019, Aiman announced on his Instagram account that he and Zahirah were engaged.[10]

Aiman and his now wife, Zahirah MacWilson, were married on 20 February 2020. They announced on their Instagram account that they had already gotten married, and posted their solemnization photos.

On 8 January 2021, Aiman and Zahirah posted on their Instagram account that they had welcomed a baby boy on 5 January 2021 at 2.26pm in Perth, Australia.

On 5 March 2021, Aiman and Zahirah revealed their son name, Isaac Raees, for the first time on their Instagram account.

On 31 May 2024, Aiman and Zahirah welcomed their second child, Inara Raisa.

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2017Kimchi Untuk AwakDanial Lee Jae HwanDebut film appearances
2022Zafran
2024Harimau Malaya: The Untold JourneyKubin

Television series

YearTitleRoleTV channel
2011Vanila CoklatAmir AsyrafTV3
Kitab CintaDanielTV Alhijrah
Tanah Kubur (Season 2): "Botoks"AmirAstro Oasis
Kiah Mai PulakShahirAstro Warna
2012Friday I'm in LovePittTV9
Indera JonedShazrul / Indera JonedTV3
MahabbahAzmir
2013Rindu Bertamu Di Abu DhabiFareez
DiandraAdam Fahmi
Cinta Berkalung Duri 2IqbalTV1
Antara Laut Cina SelatanWan ManTV2
Projek Memikat SuamiZahrain AliminAstro Ria
20147 SuamiIhsanTV9
Selamat Pengantin MaduZulkifliTV3
Tabir ZulaikhaAdam Akhil
2015Isteri Separuh MasaNazrin Shah
2016Demi Cinta AinAlifTV3
2017Urusan Hati Cik Drama QueenFadhlanAstro Ria
Black Belt Kaler PinkAl Fadhlani / KingAstro Warna
Girlfriend Aku Dari Neraka The SeriesRudy
2018Pelangi Cinta 100 PlusAzrilTV3
Amira RoseRahman
Pengantin 100 HariAmar
2019Aku Cinta DiaAffanTV3
Curi-Curi CintaDaniel HakimAstro Ria
2020Bila Cupid Jatuh CintaDaniTV3
Biar Mereka CemburuEidilAstro Ria
2021Ahli Bapak Bapak ClubJoe TV3
Jangan Menangis CintaAkifTV1
Semanis SenyummanmuChef AzimTV3
Disney+ Hotstar
28 Hari Mencari CintaFaisalTV3
2022Nusyuz Berkilat CintaSyazwanAstro Ria
She Was PrettyHaniff HilmiViu
Tiada Maaf BuatmuFaiz IqbalAstro Ria
2023HalobaRaifTV3
That Cover GirlDariusAmazon Prime Video

Telemovie

YearTitleRoleTV channel
2012Setahun Setengah Mencari CintaAlfiAstro Warna
Ombak RaniaTengku FaridAstro Ria
Rahsia HatiKasTV9
Vanila Coklat RayaAmir AsyrafTV3
Syawal Aidil & FitriAdam FitriTV Alhijrah
Mariam Kampung PutatDanialTV3
2013Memburu RinduAmirul
Cinta Di Menara Al-BurjQazimAstro Prima
Korban KasihAzlanTV3
Cinta SaadiyatHalimTV Alhijrah
Raya Pak Pak PongAlongTV3
Bunga-bunga Jodoh[11] ZahirTV9
2014HitamDahriTV3
Halim HDHalimTVi
2015Girlfriend Aku Dari NerakaRudy
Lukisan TakdirRazifTV3
Mahar Tanpa CintaNajmi
Sujud IbukuAmranTV Alhijrah
Isteri Separuh Masa RayaNazrin Shah
2016Crush Next DoorZarif
Karya 12 – BidadariAdityaAstro Citra
Salam Cinta Ustazah HusnaKamarulAstro Oasis
Tumbangkan Masjid Al-AnsarBadrul
Encik Guard Dan Cik TomboyShamilTV2
2017Kamal KamaliaShah
Dengan Beetle Kami Beraya LagiNormanTV1
Azrul BendulAzrulTV9
KilasAmranAstro
Apa Dah JadiMikailTV2
2018Rumah No. 10HafizAstro Citra
Cruise Cinta LebaranMaizalNTV7
Cucuk Sanggul SerojaHusinAstro Citra
Bini Aku Dari...RudyAstro Warna
2022Jangan Masuk RumahkuAfiqAstro Ria
202432 JamAniqTonton

Television show

YearTitleRoleTV channelNotes
2014Bila Bujang Masuk DapurHostTV9with Shah Iskandar
2017The Bachelor Padhurr.tv

Web series

YearTitleRoleNetwork
2013Autumn Di Hatiku[12] ZidickTonton.com
2016Sesal Separuh NyawaRazlanUnifi TV

Theatre

YearTitleRoleNotes
2014Bidasari[13] [14] Tengku IndraLead roles
Kalung Oh! KalungAmin
2015Y Sebuah Muzikal[15] Haikal

Discography

Soundtrack appearances

YearTitleNotes
2012"Khalimah Janji"
(with Ernie Zakri)
2014"Buatmu Cinta"Projek Memikat Suami OST

Philanthropy and endorsement

In April 2012, Aiman alongside Nazim Othman, Fizo Omar, Zoey Rahman, Intan Ladyana and Neelofa was appointed as the Young Biz Icons for Oxford Centre of Excellence (Oxcell). According to Oxcell, "The appointment of six icons was based on academic success and career development in the arts". Through this program, the celebrity icons will share their experiences throughout involved in the world of business and the arts.[16]

In July 2013, the Malaysian private, free-to-air television channel TV3 appointed Aiman along with Adi Putra, Nora Danish, Fiza Sabjahan, Amar Asyraf, Nelydia Senrose, Tasha Shilla and Neelofa as the ambassador for Anugerah Syawal 2013. According to TV3, "The appointment of these celebrities is to promote programs on television and radio throughout the month of Syawal".[17] [18] [19]

In January 2014, Aiman and Zara Zya was appointed as the Promotional Ambassador of Drama Festival Kuala Lumpur (DFKL) 2014. He responsible for promoting DFKL 2014 through social networking sites, participate in the roadshow, workshops and DFKL Awards 2014.

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryNominated workResultRef.
2013Most Popular New Male Artist
Best Chemistry on Screen (with Izara Aishah)Vanila Coklat
Favourite Fuyooo Actor
EH! 20 – Elegant and Desirable
2014Choice Male ActorDiandra[20] [21]
Choice on Screen Couple (with Nur Fathia)
Choice Ensemble Cast
2015Choice Male ActorSelamat Pengantin Madu[22] [23]
Choice Ensemble Cast
2017Most Popular TV Actor[24]
2018Best Actor (Film)Kimchi Untuk Awak[25]
Most Popular Film Actor

Notes and References

  1. 827530011095621632. salihahysp. Malaysia U-17 tahun 2004. Cuba cari Asraruddin Putra Omar, Bunyamin and yang paling penting Aiman Hakim Ridza . 3 February 2017.
  2. Web site: Aiman Hakim Akhirnya Buka Mulut Berkasih Dengan Fathia. Mohd Al Qayum Azizi. 6 February 2014. mStar. Malay. 6 February 2014.
  3. Web site: Aiman, Fathia serius bercinta. 8 February 2014. Kosmo!. Malay. 8 February 2014. 4 March 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160304064133/http://www.kosmo.com.my/kosmo/content.asp?y=2014&dt=0209&pub=Kosmo&sec=Hiburan&pg=hi_03.htm. dead.
  4. Web site: Hubungan kami serius – Aiman. 9 February 2014. Kosmo!. Malay. 9 February 2014. 4 March 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160304060109/http://www.kosmo.com.my/kosmo/content.asp?y=2014&dt=0210&pub=Kosmo&sec=Hiburan&pg=hi_01.htm. dead.
  5. Web site: Percintaan Fathia, Aiman terlerai. Farhana Ab Rahman. 20 December 2015. Berita Harian. Malay. 21 December 2015.
  6. Web site: Okey, putus sudah!. 25 December 2015. Utusan Malaysia. Malay. 25 December 2015. 20 April 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180420140822/http://m.utusan.com.my/hiburan/selebriti/okey-putus-sudah-1.172514. dead.
  7. Web site: Aiman pilih diam. Haryati Karim. 15 January 2016. Kosmo!. Malay. 15 January 2016. 4 March 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160304080629/http://www.kosmo.com.my/kosmo/content.asp?y=2016&dt=0116&pub=Kosmo&sec=Hiburan&pg=hi_02.htm. dead.
  8. Web site: Tolong hormat keputusan saya. Zulhilmi Jalil. 16 January 2016. Kosmo!. Malay. 16 January 2016.
  9. Web site: Are Aiman and Zahirah dating?. 6 December 2018. The Star.
  10. Web site: Zahirah MacWilson, Aiman Hakim bertunang di Perth - Hiburan | mStar. 8 June 2019. mStar. Malay.
  11. https://www.facebook.com/TV9DiHatiku/posts/711881635505673 Bunga-bunga Jodoh di TV9
  12. http://www.budiey.com/drama-bersiri-autumn-di-hatiku-lakonan-kim-jin-sung/ Drama Bersiri Autumn Di Hatiku Lakonan Kim Jin Sung
  13. Web site: Bidasari: Dari filem ke pentas teater. Nor Atieyah Yusoff. 17 February 2014. Sinar Harian. Malay. 18 February 2014.
  14. Web site: Bidasari uji Aiman, Fathia. Muhammad Azrul Mohd Radi. 9 February 2014. Utusan Malaysia. Malay. 10 February 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20160305092528/http://ww1.utusan.com.my/utusan/Hiburan/20140210/hi_01/Bidasari-uji-Aiman-Fathia. 5 March 2016. dead.
  15. Web site: Gandingan Aiman-Fathia dalam Y Sebuah Muzikal. 2 July 2015. Sinar Harian. Malay. 3 July 2015.
  16. Web site: Oxcell jelajah 33 bandar dedah potensi perniagaan kepada belia . 7 April 2012 . Utusan Malaysia . Malay . 7 April 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160304163727/http://ww1.utusan.com.my/utusan/info.asp?y=2012&dt=0407&pub=Utusan_Malaysia&sec=Dalam_Negeri&pg=dn_14.htm . 4 March 2016 .
  17. Web site: Lapan Selebriti Popular Jadi Duta Anugerah Syawal TV3. Kemalia Othman. 25 July 2013. mStar. Malay. 25 July 2013.
  18. Web site: TV3 saji program terbaik sepanjang raya. Marina Sahabudin. 4 August 2013. Sinar Harian. Malay. 5 August 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130811014127/http://www.sinarharian.com.my/tv3-saji-program-terbaik-sepanjang-raya-1.190126. 11 August 2013. dead.
  19. Web site: Variasi Aiman, Tasha, Amar . 15 August 2013 . Kosmo! . Malay . 15 August 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130817205834/http://www.kosmo.com.my/kosmo/content.asp?y=2013&dt=0816&pub=Kosmo&sec=Hiburan&pg=hi_01.htm . 17 August 2013 .
  20. Web site: Haryati Karim. Tujuh anugerah jadi rebutan dalam Anugerah Drama Festival. 21 February 2014. Kosmo!. ms. 27 February 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180228041222/http://ww1.kosmo.com.my/kosmo/content.asp?y=2014&dt=0221&pub=Kosmo&sec=Hiburan&pg=hi_05.htm. 28 February 2018. dead.
  21. Web site: Khairul Amri Hassan. Love You Mr. Arrogant drama terbaik DFKL. 27 February 2014. Kosmo!. ms. 27 February 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180227213927/http://ww1.kosmo.com.my/kosmo/content.asp?y=2014&dt=0227&pub=Kosmo&sec=Rencana_Utama&pg=ru_02.htm. 27 February 2018. dead.
  22. Web site: Dennis Chua. 'Luahan Abah' wins top prize at DFKL 2015. 21 March 2015. New Straits Times.
  23. Web site: Rindu Awak 200% menang besar di DFKL 2015. 21 March 2015. Berita Harian. ms.
  24. Web site: Zaidi Mohamad. Alif Satar, Neelofa kuasai senarai Top 5 ABPBH 3.0. 4 May 2017. Berita Harian. ms.
  25. Web site: Nur Asyikin Mayudin. Syafiq Kyle, Aiman Hakim, Zul Ariffin berentap dalam Anugerah Telenovela 2018. 23 July 2018. mStar. ms.