Ella (Malaysian singer)

Nor Zila binti Aminuddin (Jawi: نور زيلا بنت أمين الدين ; IPA: Malay pronunciation: [ˈnʊrˈzila ˈbinti ˈaminudɪn]; born July 31, 1966), known by her stage name Ella, is a Malaysian musician, singer, actress, model, and entrepreneur. She began her career in 1983 at the age of 19 with a local band called Moonracker. She left the band after two years and continued her career by singing at local nightclubs. During that time, a local band called The Boys approached Ella, and they later became Ella & The Boys.

Ella
نور زيلا بنت أمين الدين
Ella on 20th January 2024
Born
Nor Zila binti Aminuddin

(1966-07-31) July 31, 1966 (age 58)
NationalityMalaysian
Occupations
  • Musician
  • singer
  • actress
  • model
  • entrepreneur
Years active1983–present
TitleMalaysian Queen of Rock
Spouse
Azhar Husaini Ghazali
(m. 2012)
ChildrenShanome Az Zahra (adopted)
Parents
  • Aminuddin Manap (father)
  • Yang Asmah Yong (mother)
Relatives
  • Mohd. Nor Izam Aminuddin (brother)
  • Nor Azraff Aminuddin (brother)
  • Saidatulnisa Aminuddin (sister)
  • Rozita Jojie Aminuddin (sister)
  • Shahrizan Aminuddin (sister)
  • Azahari Korie Aminuddin (brother)
  • Kaka Azraff (niece)
Musical career
GenresRock, hard rock, pop rock, pop metal, rock kapak
InstrumentsVocals
LabelsWEA (now known as Warner Music Malaysia)
EMI Music Malaysia
Website Instagram
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Biography

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She attended Tengku Ampuan Rahimah High School in the Klang Valley. She started her career as a singer at local nightclubs and lounges. While singing in one of those clubs, Ella was approached by a band called The Boys, which she later merged with to create Ella & The Boys. On June 10, 2012, Ella and her protégé, Puteri Caroline Kamel, won TV3's Mentor Season 6 talent search.[1] On July 7, 2012, Ella married Azhar Ghazali, a pilot 15 years her junior.[2]

Discography

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Studio albums

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Year Title Producer Label
1989 Pengemis Cinta Ramli Sarip WEA (now Warner Music Malaysia)
1990 Puteri Kota Ramli Sarip WEA (now Warner Music Malaysia)
Identiti Ramli Sarip WEA (now Warner Music Malaysia)
1991 Mendung Tak Bererti Hujan

(for Indonesian market)

WEA (now Warner Music Malaysia)
1992 30110 Man Keedal & M. Nasir EMI Music Malaysia
1994 Ella USA Kyoji Yamamoto EMI Music Malaysia
1995 8494 EMI Music Malaysia
1998 El EMI Music Malaysia
2000 Diva Metal EMI Music Malaysia
2001 Ilham Bicara EMI Music Malaysia
2003 Simbiosis EMI Music Malaysia
2007 Rama Rama
2017 Peace.Love.Rindu

Compilation albums

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Year Title Producer Label
1992 Unggul EMI Music Malaysia
1993 Ella – Remix EMI Music Malaysia
2005 Ratu Rock EMI Music Malaysia
2008 Balada
2009 Greatest Hits

Video album(s)

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Year Title Producer Label
1991 Ella Mood

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes
1991 Bayangan Maut Herself Debut film appearances
1993 Pemburu Bayang
1997 Hanya Kawan
2002 Les Sekinchan Television film on VCD channel
2013 KIL Neighbour Guest appearance

Television

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Year Title Role TV channel
2020–2024 The Masked Singer Malaysia Jury Astro Warna

References

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  1. ^ "Ella, Caroline are Mentor 6 champs". New Straits Times. Archived from the original on 2012-06-25.
  2. ^ "Ella kini milik Azhar Husaini Husaini". Utusan Malaysia. Archived from the original on 2013-08-22.
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