Liyana Fizi Explained

Birth Date:1983 9, df=y
Birth Place:Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Genre:Indie, folk, bossa nova
Background:solo_singer
Instrument:Vocal, guitar
Label:Laguna Records (2007–2009), Liyana Fizi Music Publishing (2009–present)
Associated Acts:Estrella
Years Active:2006–present
Occupation:Singer, rhythm guitarist, songwriter, lyricist, recording artist

Liyana Fizi (born 14 September 1983)[1] is a Malaysian singer, musician, songwriter, composer and producer.[2] She is a former lead singer of the Malaysian jazz band Estrella. She started performing music in 2006 and earned eight nominations in the Voize Independent Music Awards in 2008.[3] [4] [5]

As a solo artist Liyana launched her debut album, Between the Lines, in September 2011. The album contains 11 songs, including songs composed by Liyana herself. The album was released under her own label, Liyana Fizi Music Publishing, and distributed locally by Soundscape Records. One of the songs, "Jatuh", was featured in the soundtrack of Azura, a movie directed by Aziz M. Osman.[6]

Early life

Liyana was born on 14 September 1983 at the Kuala Lumpur Hospital. The family lived for a while in Brunei when Liyana was a small child but later moved to Shah Alam, where she grew up. Her mother is from Negeri Sembilan with Jakun, Jawa, Chinese, and Dutch heritage. Her father's is from Kedah and has Thai, Mamak, Arab heritage.[3]

Career

Estrella

Liyana was one of the founding members of Malaysian band together with Adzwan Ani, Estrella during its formation in 2007 where she was the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist. The band's debut eponymous studio album was released on 28 December 2007 under Laguna Records (now Laguna Music). The songs "Stay", "Ternyata", and "Take it Slow" were released as singles with music videos. Liyana left the band after her contract with the band and the label ended in 2009. Since then, she has been performing as a solo artist.[7]

Solo career

After Estrella was disbanded in 2009, Liyana decided to continue her solo career and set up her own publishing company, Liyana Fizi Music Publishing. In September 2011, her first solo album Between the Lines was launched at Bentley Music Mutiara Damansara with "Light Writing" as its first single.[8]

Other performances

Liyana acted in the musical comedy film Kami Histeria (2014) directed by Shamyl Othman as an invited actress.[9]

Personal life

Liyana married photographer Firdaus Karim on September 30, 2013.[10] The couple tied the knot on September 14, 2013, which coincided with her 30th birth anniversary.[11] [12]

Personal life

Liyana married Zulfadly Helmi on 25 March 2018.

Discography

Album with Estrella
Solo albums

Filmography

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Profile Liyana Fizi – Sensasi Selebriti. budiey.com. 14 May 2019.
  2. Web site: Another side of ... Liyana Fizi – Another Side Of . Tam. Michelle. The Star. Malaysia. 14 May 2019.
  3. Web site: "All-very-rojak" Liyana Fizi . www.thenutgraph.com . 14 May 2019.
  4. Web site: Digital technology according to singer songwriter Liyana Fizi. New Straits Times. 14 May 2019.
  5. Web site: Get Personal with Liyana Fizi. 31 August 2011. R.AGE. 14 May 2019.
  6. Web site: Album Review : Liyana Fizi – Between The Lines. Hafidz.
  7. Web site: 7 Malaysian band artists who have gone solo. Redbull. 14 May 2019.
  8. Web site: Liyana Fizi's Debut Album – Between The Lines Out Now!. Soundscape Records.
  9. http://www.mstar.com.my/hiburan/wayang/2014/02/14/kami-histeria-komedi-seram-luar-biasa/ 'Kami Histeria' Komedi Seram Luar Biasa
  10. Web site: Bekas vokalis Estrella Liyana Fizi Selamat Di Ijab kabul. 30 September 2013. KWIK News. 21 May 2014. 2018-06-25. https://web.archive.org/web/20180625075546/http://www.kwiknews.my/news/bekas-vokalis-estrella-liyana-fizi-selamat-di-ijab-kabul. dead.
  11. Web site: Kekasih hati pilihan Liyana Fizi. 22 September 2013. Kosmo!. 21 May 2014. 2018-05-22. https://web.archive.org/web/20180522111337/http://ww1.kosmo.com.my/kosmo/content.asp?y=2013&dt=0922&pub=Kosmo&sec=Hiburan&pg=hi_06.htm. dead.
  12. Web site: Bekas vokalis Estrella, Liyana Fizi bertunang. 18 September 2013. Oh! Bulan. 21 May 2014.