Zahiril Adzim Explained

Zahiril Adzim
Native Name:Malay: {{Script|Arab|ظاهرالعظيم
Birth Name:Muhammad Zahiril Adzim bin Mohd Mokhtar
Birth Date:23 January 1984
Birth Place:Taiping, Perak, Malaysia
Occupation:Actor, television personality
Height:5 ft 7 in (1.7 m)
Spouse:[1]
Children:1
Years Active:2006–present

Muhammad Zahiril Adzim Mohd Mokhtar (born January 23, 1984) is a Malaysian actor who is active in the fields of film, television, streaming, and theatre.[2] He is known for his roles in films such as KAMI The Movie (2008), Senjakala (2011), Bunohan (2012), the Juvana film series (2013–2016), Pekak (2016), and One Two Jaga (2018), as well as TV dramas including Juvana (2011), Paan & Paiz (2012), Aku Bukan Bimbo (2016), and KL Gangster: Underworld (2018). Zahiril, along with Nam Ron, Syamsul Yusof, Bront Palarae, Shaheizy Sam, June Lojong, Chew Kin Wah, Maya Karin, and Puteri Balqis, was listed as one of the top 10 popular actors who gained international recognition by Harian Metro in June 2018.

Career

Zahiril began his acting career in 2007 through the musical drama series KAMI The Series on 8TV, where he played the character Boy. He reprised his role in the 2008 film KAMI The Movie, which marked his first film appearance.

In 2011, Zahiril published his anthology titled Bogel Menuju Tuhan, published by Merpati Jingga. That same year, he starred in three TV dramas, including Juvana, where he portrayed Daim, a character sent to the Wira Bakti school on charges of killing his mother. Zahiril later reprised his role in the 2013 film Juvana, as well as in its two sequels: Terperangkap Dalam Kebebasan (2015) and Perhitungan Terakhir (2016).

He also appeared in the telefilm Qadr, directed by Faisal Ishak, co-starring Beto Kusyairy. The story revolves around the second chance given by God to a man after experiencing hardship. The telefilm premiered on Astro First Exclusive in February 2014.

Zahiril also ventured into television hosting, teaming up with his wife, Shera Aiyob, to co-host the talk show Masam-Masam Manis on TV AlHijrah for its third season.

From September 4 to November 1, 2017, he starred in the drama adaptation of the novel Perempuan Paling Bahagia by Syamnuriezmil, directed by Jamal Khan, where he played the role of Rafa alongside his wife, Shera.

Zahiril later starred in the 2018 film One Two Jaga, directed by Nam Ron, alongside Bront Palarae, Amerul Affendi, and Rosdeen Suboh. He portrayed the character Hussein in this film, which was his only film role in 2018. The movie was released on September 6, 2018.

Aside from acting, Zahiril is also an avid gamer and is actively involved in promoting e-Sports.

Personal life

Adzim marries TV host, actress and former TV3 journalist Shera Aiyob on 20 November 2011.[3] They have a son named Nadi Anaqi.[4] [5]

Filmography

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Denotes film / dramas that have not yet been released

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2008KAMI The MovieBoy
  • Win - Most Promising Actor - 22nd Malaysian Film Festival
2009GadohKhalil
KaraokeBetik
  • The film received nominations for the Director's Fortnight 'category at the 2009 Cannes Film Festival
  • The film also won the Maverick Award at the 2009 Calgary International Film Festival, Canada (USD $25,000).
ShortcutHimselfCameo
2011SenjakalaArman
Tolong Awek Aku PontianakBob
Klip 3GP
2012Sesuatu Yang Tertinggal
Bunohan Adil
2013JuvanaDaim
2014RentapRashid
Terbaik Dari Langit Warung Patrons
2015 Daim
2016RedhaFaizal
Pekak Uda Win - Best Actor (Russia’s International Motivational Film Festival - Bridge Of Arts 2016 (IMFF 2016)) [6]
Juvana 3: Perhitungan Terakhir[7] Daim
2018 One Two Jaga HusseinWin - Best Male Supporting Film Actor (Anugerah Skrin 2019)
2019KronSham
Rise to Power: KLGUAdi
2021ChomelImran
Ada HantuAliff
2022Cikgu VS HantuUsop
Ada Hantu 2Aliff
Siku 12: Langkah DerhakaA-Wut
2023Dahari
Budak FlatAman
TBAMasterpiecisan KhalilPost-production

Television series

YearTitleRoleTV channelNotes
2007KAMI - The SeriesBoy8TV
2009Ghost (Season 2)Ridzuan
Merah Puteh MerahTV3
20116 ProgresifNik AdliTV9
JuvanaDaimTV3
Khurafat The SeriesJohanAstro Ria
2012Hanya PadamuBukhariTV3
2014Aku Ada WaliNaim
Dalam IradatmuUstaz Iqbal
2015Sayap JibrilUstaz Muhammad Rayhan
2017Perempuan Paling BahagiaRafa
2018KL Gangster: UnderworldAdiIflix
JibrilZerkalantv7
Mencari QiblatTV3
2020KL Gangster: Underworld 2AdiWeTV
2021Malaysian Ghost StoriesAmriAstro RiaEpisode: “Balan balan”
AwieEpisode: “Bidan Nek Nah”
Klik RiderIjanAstro Warna
2022Scammer 2RudiAstro Ria
Lockdown 2Ramadhan
SMK (season 4)Mat TukulAstro CeriaSpecial Appearance in the Final Episode
2023Obsesi DiaRafeeq MikhaelTV3
Nak Dengar Cerita Hantu?DEGUP
2024Aku Bukan UstazahDr. OmarTV3
Andai Tiada DiaFalahAstro Ria

Telemovie

YearTitleRoleTV channel
2008Seandainya Aku SitiSuhaimiNTV7
2009AbamAbam
Seratus Hari JadiAmirAstro Ria
2011Belum Khatam Dah Khatan Astro Prima
Parit JawaJalalAstro Box Office
2012Cinta VlogAzmiTV2
2013QadrFareedAstro First Exclusive
Raya Nora JambuAstro Ria
2014Pekerja TerbaikShaudin
Talkin Di Birai KatilFakhriTV1
2015Selamat Pagi CikguCikgu RidzuanTVi
Bila Cinta Berbunga
MaharTV Alhijrah
Aku Pilih EndingnyaRadenTV1
Calon Isteri
Tanah Kubur Ummah JahiliahUstaz ReyhanAstro Oasis
2016Awe Keno NikahAweTV1
NiqabiTV2
2017Nak Jadi Menantu Ye?TV1
IlhamAidilAstro Citra
2018Kitab SijjinAdi
Syahadah TerakhirZaidiTV3
2020Arus MerahRishamAstro First Eksklusif
3 Dukun SantetEpulAstro Citra
2021Saka MySejahteraRemy
2023Durjana PujaanTahirTV1
KomediaFahimTV2
2024Ramadan I Miss YouAsri TV3

Notes and References

  1. 1 May 2014. Pertemuan ibarat drama. Utusan Online.
  2. News: Zahiril setanding Rosyam?. Wahida Othman. Mangga. 5 July 2011. 17 July 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20110724062943/http://www.manggaonline.com.my/berita-selebriti/3184-zahiril-setanding-rosyam.html. 24 July 2011. ms.
  3. Budiey (1 Mei 2011). Zahiril Adzim & Shera Aiyob Bakal Kahwin 20 November Sensasi Selebriti. Diperoleh pada 20 April 2018.
  4. Siti Azira Abd. Aziz (19 Mac 2011). Zahiril Adzim Mahu Cepat Kahwin Dengan Shera Aiyob mStar Online. Diperoleh pada 20 April 2012.
  5. Mohd Al-Qayum Azizi (23 September 2017). Zahiril Adzim Kekok Dengan Isteri mStar Online. Diperoleh pada 20 April 2018.
  6. 1 October 2016.https://www.nst.com.my/news/2016/09/169877/pekak-wins-two-main-awards-russian-film-festival New Straits Times
  7. 1 October 2016.Zahiril Adzim Masih Dibayangi Watak Daim mstar