Akademi Fantasia season 13 explained

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Judges:Dato' Ramli M.S
Dato' AC Mizal
Host:Zizan Razak
Alif Satar
Dahlia Shazwan
Hazeman Huzir
Ck Faizal
Winner:Amir Syazwan Masdi
Runner Up:Muhammad Ammal Shafiq Osman
Network:Astro Ria

The thirteenth season of Akademi Fantasia, also branded as AF2016, premiered on 21 August 2016 and concluded on 9 October 2016 on the Astro Ria television channel. Zizan Razak returned as host along with his new partner, Alif Satar,[1] [2] while Ramli M.S. continued to judge and AC Mizal joined the judging panel following the departure of Rozita Che Wan.

The professional trainers for this season were announced in a press conference for media, which include trainers from previous season, Linda Jasmine, Shahrol, Mas Idayu and Ellie Suriati.[3] AF2015 principal Edry Abdul Halim returned as Music Director, while Shake was announced as the new principal for this season.[4] [5] [6] [7]

On 9 October 2016, Amir Syazwan Masdi was announced as the season's winner,[8] [9] [10] [11] beating Muhammad Ammal Shafiq Osman.

Audition

AF2016 Audition Requirements (Open)The competition is open to all Malaysians and Singaporeans aged between 18 - 35 years on 1 June 2016. - Participants must be Malaysian and Singaporean citizens and must have an Identity Card (NRIC) or Singapore Identity Card and/or passport. - One copy of Malaysian Identity Card, for Malaysian participants and Singapore Identity Card and/or Singapore Passport for Singapore participants - Two recent 4R size photographs (1 half body, 1 full photograph) from the participant; - One recent passport photo of the participant - Open for Solo performances only.


List of AF2016 Audition Songs Male Participants
  1. Love Yourself (Justin Bieber)
  2. Hidup dalam Mati (Syamel)
  3. Dahsyat (Mojo)
  4. Cinta Tak Keruan (Amigos)
  5. Pantun Budi (Tan Sri SM Salim)
  6. Sudah Ku Tahu (Projector Band)
  7. Sampai Mati (Hazama)
  8. Potret (Akim & The Majistret)
  9. Pawana (Search)
  10. Memori Berkasih (Achik Spin & Siti Nordiana)


List of AF2016 Audition Songs Female Participants
  1. Flashlight (Jessie J)
  2. Anggapanmu (Ziana Zain)
  3. Langit Cinta (Dayang Nurfaizah)
  4. Sakitnya Tu Disini (Cita-Citata)
  5. Joget Sayang Di Sayang (Anita Sarawak)
  6. Not For Sale (Stacy)
  7. Seluruh Cinta (Dato' Siti Nurhaliza)
  8. Pencuri Hati (Ayda Jebat)
  9. Permata Pemotong Permata (Ella)
  10. Memori Berkasih (Achik Spin & Siti Nordiana)


AF2016 Audition Location 15 – 17 Julai 2016

Students

Ages stated are at time of contest.

StudentAgeHometownRanking
Amir Syazwan bin Masdi (Amir)20 Champion
Muhd Ammal Shafiq bin Osman (Amal)21 Kuala LumpurRunner-up
Kareshma Martin John Patrick (Reshma)18 Selangor3rd place
Nur Farrah Izzatie binti Johari (Ara)19Negeri Sembilan4th place
Nurhafizah binti Longkip @ Thomas (Afi)23 Sabah5th place
Mohd Afzarul Dzarif bin Mohd Mazlee (Zarol)21Johor6th
Nurul Rahila binti Rashun (Rahila)20 Singapore7th
Muhd Ikram bin Kamaruzzaman (Ikram)26 Kuala Lumpur8th
Siti Aisyah binti Abdul Razak (Asha)20 Kuala Lumpur9th
Jasper James Supayah (Jasper)23 10th
Isyariana binti Che Azmi (Riana)26 Pahang11th
Zahrul Hilmi bin Badrul Hisam (Emy)2312th
Halmy bin Hamizan (Halmy)2313th
Mohd Fara Aidid bin Ali Dad Khan (Isa)23Selangor14th
Azarul Rais bin Mansor (Rais)22Selangor15th

Concert summaries

Week 1


Week 2

StudentSongResult
Zarol "Melodi Hati" (Shawn Bahrin) Safe
Rahila "Sedalam Mana Cintamu" (Safura Ya'cob)Safe
Afi "Matahari" (Mya Ruslee) Safe
Halmy "Ramalanku Benar Belaka" (Umbrella) Eliminated
Jasper "Cinta Gila" (Juliana Banos)Safe
Asha"Bertakhta Di Hati" (Farahdhiya) Safe
Isa "Ketahuan" (Matta) Eliminated
Ikram "Kaulah Segalanya" Hazrul Nizam) Safe
Rais "Separuh Masa" (The Lima) Eliminated
Riana "Flora Cinta" (Min Malik)Safe
Amir "Where You Will Go" (The Calling) Safe
Reshma "Kembali Lagi Di Sisimu" (Farah Asyikin) Safe
Amal "Bintang Kehidupan" (Nike Ardilla)Safe
Ara "Andai" (Dia Fadila)Safe


Week 3

Emy was announced as a student absorbed into the Akademi Fantasia. Emy is the winner of the JoHaRa Rockstar karaoke competition on Era FM.


Week 4


Week 5

StudentSongResult
Rahila"Antara Hujan dan Airmata"
(Dato' Sudirman Arshad)
Safe
Asha "Penghujung Rindu" (Dato' Jamal Abdillah) Safe
Amir"Mahligai Permata" (Dato' Siti Nurhaliza) Safe
Amal"Bisikan Asmara" (Dato' Siti Nurhaliza) Safe
Reshma"Aku Penghibur" (Dato' Jamal Abdullah) Safe
Zarol "Bukan Cinta Biasa" (Dato' Siti Nurhaliza) Safe
Afi"Bila Wajahmu Ku Bayangkan" (Dato' Sudirman Arshad) Safe
Ikram "Joget Gila Bayang" (Anita Sarawak) Safe
Ara "Takdir Penentu Segalanya" (Dato' Jamal Abdullah) Safe

Jasper, Riana and Emy were announced as eliminated students this week. However, they were eliminated at the beginning of the concert before they could perform.


Week 6


Week 7 (semi-final)

Solo

Duet


Week 8 (final)

Elimination

Rank Weekly Concerts
Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Week 7 Week Final
1. Amir Amir Amir Amir Amir Amir Amir Amir
2. Reshma Amal
3. Ara Reshma
4.Afi Ara
5. Asha Afi
6. Amal Zarol
7. Rahila Rahila
8. Halmy Ikram
9. Rais Riana Asha
10. Zarol Zarol Jasper Jasper
11. Riana Ikram Riana Riana
12.Jasper Halmy Emy Emy Emy
13. Ikram Isa
14. IsaRais

Elimination chart

Rank Weekly Concerts
Students 1 (21/Aug) 2 (28/Aug) 3 (4/Sep) 4 (11/Sep) 5 (18/Sep) 6 (25/Sep) 7 (2/Oct) Final (9/Oct)
1.Amir Safe Safe Safe Safe SafeSafe Safe 1st
2. AmalSafe Safe Safe Safe Safe Safe Safe 2nd
3. ReshmaSafe Safe Safe Safe Safe Safe Safe 3rd
4. Ara Safe Safe Safe Safe Safe Safe Safe 4th
5. Afi Safe Safe Safe SafeSafeSafe Safe 5th
6. Zarol Safe Safe Btm 2Safe SafeSafe Elim
7. Rahila Safe Safe Safe Safe Safe Safe Elim
8. Ikram Btm 2 Safe Saved Safe Safe Elim
9. AshaSafe Safe Safe Safe Safe Elim
10. JasperBtm 3Safe Safe Saved Elim
11. Riana Safe Safe Btm 3SavedElim
12. Emy AFSerap Saved Elim
13. Halmy Safe Elim
14. Isa SavedElim
15. RaisSafe Elim

Cast members

Host AF Concerts

Host AF Diary

Host Terlajak AF

Professional Trainers

Judges

Notes and References

  1. News: Zizan kekal sebagai pengacara AF2016. Sinar Harian. Norhidayyu Zainal. 12 August 2016.
  2. News: Alif Satar, Zizan Razak bergandingan sebagai pengacara AF2016. Berita Harian. Syarrizuan Abdul Rashid. 21 August 2016.
  3. News: Mas Idayu, Ellie Suriati sertai keluarga AF 2016. Kosmo! Online. 18 July 2016. Mohd Haikal Isa.
  4. News: Datuk Shake Pengetua AF 2016. Kosmo! Online. Arina Azlan. 21 August 2016.
  5. News: Dato Shake's fab four in Akademi Fantasia 2016 finals. New Straits Times. 9 October 2016. Dennis Chua. 18 May 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20161010152601/http://www.nst.com.my/news/2016/10/179049/dato-shakes-fab-four-akademi-fantasia-2016-finals. 10 October 2016. dead.
  6. News: Datuk Shake diumum pengetua AF2016. Sinar Harian. Aqmar Mustaza. 21 August 2016.
  7. News: Datuk Shake pengetua AF 2016?. Berita Harian. Farihad Shalla Mahmud. 19 August 2016.
  8. News: Amir muncul juara AF 2016. Berita Harian. Farihad Shalla Mahmud. 10 October 2016.
  9. News: Amir ungguli AF2016. Harian Metro. Syafil Syazwan Jefri. 10 October 2016.
  10. News: Amir tepati ramalan. Sinar Harian. Rafiq Mazlan. 11 October 2016.
  11. News: Reshma's charisma: AF 2016 runner-up is just warming up for a standout musical career. New Straits Times. Dennis Chua. 24 October 2016.