Aril AF7
| Aril (Khairil Azam Pilus) | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Khairil Azam Pilus |
| Also known as | Aril |
| Born |
15 November 1985 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
| Genres | Pop, dance |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, actor, dancer, tv host |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Labels | Maestro Talents Sdn. Bhd |
Khairil Azam Pilus (born 15 November 1985), is a Malaysian singer, actor, dancer and TV host, also known by his stage name of Aril.
Career
Akademi Fantasia
Aril joined and became 1st runner-up of the seventh season of Akademi Fantasia, receiving 22% percent of over 4.2 million votes although he was eliminated on the 7th week of the competition,[1][2] but he was voted back-in by the competition by 'AFMASUK' of the voters,[3][4][5][6] and won the 2nd place in the season 7 final round in May 2009.[7]
Actor & host
Aril is also an actor,[8] starring alongside another seventh season, student, Akim and past fifth season winner, Mila Jirin in TV show called Kau dan Aku.
He also has a lead role in telemovie call Shuffle Milikku which recently premiered in Astro.
Aril is also the new TV host for Trek Selebriti.[9]
In his singing career, he recently has two released singles: Toksik and Menatap Matamu. Along with show alums Mawi, Mila, Stacy, Hafiz, Akim, Isma and Yazid, Pilus now has his "chart-topping songs" released in a compilation album by Era FM.[10]
Songs performed on Akademi Fantasia
| Week | Instructed Songs | Original Artist | Result # |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | "Rahsia Perempuan" | Ari Lasso | 4 |
| Week 2 | ""Benar-Benar" "Robot" |
Adam Adam |
3 |
| Week 3 | "Andainya Aku Pergi Dulu" | Alleycats | 4 |
| Week 4 | "Lakaran Kehidupan" | Siti Nurhaliza | 7 |
| Week 5 | "Aku dan Dirimu" with Marsha | Ari Lasso & Bunga Citra Lestari | 7 |
| Week 6 | "Yang Pernah" | Estranged | 4 |
| Week 7 | "Nakal" | Gigi | 7(eliminated) |
| Week 8 | "(none)" | - | - |
| Week 9 | "(none)" | - | - |
| Finale | "Kasih Tak Sayang" "Toksik" |
Padi Aril |
2 |
Hardstyle Republic
Aril is known as 'Ajam' the Gambler in the Melbourne Shuffle group 'Hardstyle Republic'. Outside of Malaysian showbiz, he has his own shuffling scene fan-base who are international followers from YouTube.
References
- ↑ "Giliran Aril tersingkir AF7" (in Malay). Utusan Malaysia Online. 26 April 2009. Retrieved 16 April 2010.
- ↑ "Apabila 'hero' AF7 tersingkir" (in Malay). Utusan Malaysia Online. 28 April 2009. Retrieved 16 April 2010.
- ↑ "Kemasukan semula Aril sudah dijangka" (in Malay). Utusan Malaysia Online. 12 May 2009. Retrieved 16 April 2010.
- ↑ "AF7 final live on Saturday". New Straits Times. 10 May 2009. Retrieved 16 April 2010.
- ↑ "Adila pelajar AF7 pertama tersingkir" (in Malay). Utusan Malaysia Online. 22 March 2009. Retrieved 16 April 2010.
- ↑ Kamin, Azhariah (15 May 2009). "Final showdown". Malaysia Star. Archived from the original on 6 April 2012. Retrieved 16 April 2010.
- ↑ Kamin, Azhariah (19 May 2009). "Hafiz is champ of Akademi Fantasia Season Seven". Malaysia Star. Archived from the original on 6 April 2012. Retrieved 16 April 2010.
- ↑ "Don't just sing – act too!". New Straits Times. 30 September 2009. Archived from the original on 23 March 2010. Retrieved 16 April 2010.
- ↑ Rosdi, Razif (16 March 2010). "Trek Selebriti: Aril Pengganti Jimmy" (in Malay). Archived from the original on 22 March 2010. Retrieved 16 April 2010.
- ↑ "Full steam ahead". New Straits Times. 17 April 2010. Archived from the original on 8 March 2010. Retrieved 8 January 2010.