By kind invitation from MUIS, Wawan and Chirul (from Anugerah 2009) got to grace the stage at the opening of Cakap Pasal Remaja Episode 1 at the Singapore Islamic Hub recently. Wawan sang “Indah” and Chirul sang “Setulus Kasih”. Both songs are their first singles coming off Gumbira’s compilation album with Mediacorp titled “Alunan Kasih”.

Thank you to MUIS, Invoke.sg and all the organisations involved to put up this event and for having us over.

For more pictures on the Invoke.sg Flickr stream, click here.

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Held at Mercury Ballroom, Furama Riverfront, the event was hosted by Zan Sofiyan and attended by media friends, a small group of fans who have won themselves a pair of tickets from Mediacorp Suria.  Graced by Mr Suhaimi Jais, Senior Vice President of Suria Programming & Promotions and Eaglevision, Mr Edwin Tan, Assistant Executive Producer of Suria Records and Ms Ong Lay Hong,  Managing Director of  Mediacorp Pte Ltd.

The self titled album, was released first in Malaysia on 24th May, consisting of 5 songs and 5 bonus minus one tracks.  Established composers, lyricists and musicians involved in this debut album includes Sharon Paul, Fedtri Yahaya, Mohariz Yaakup, Zulkefli Majid as well as local songwriter/composer Nizamulmuluk.  Sarah secured herself a recording deal right after winning Anugerah 2009 which also scored her various performances and acting stints throughout the entire year.

It was a whole brand new experience for Sarah as she stepped in the recording studio during Ramadhan last year.  An half hour programme special is expected to be telecast in Suria on the Anugerah winner.

The bubbly singer will also be performing in “Entertainment on 5″ on 22 June, 7pm at Mediacorp Studio. To get your tickets, send your email to MediaCorp at Eon5@mediacorp.com.sg.

The album is now available at all HMV and Gramophone outlets.

Join Sarah Aqilah’s Facebook Fanpage here

Wow, has it seriously been a year?

Anugerah 2009 winner, Sarah Aqilah will be launching her first album under record label, Suria Records.  Her first single, ‘Biar Hati Mencintai’ have been in Ria Charts for 20 weeks eversince it was released.  Eversince her winning last year, the 26 year old singer have also acted in 10 episode drama, ‘Cinta Ixora’.

She will be revealing the new album to the press in a mini showcase later today.

All the best, Sarah!  We are delighted with the number of singles and albums in Singapore this year!

Syabas!

Mega Perdana Semi Finals 2010 BALQIS

We found a clip of Catty, taken recently, at the Mega Perdana semi-finals. She is the lead vocals for her all-female dikir barat group, Balqis. Catty was one of the finalists of Anugerah 2009 and we hope to hear her record her own original song soon! But this is amazing! Check out her high notes. Go Catty!

Fun Facts: Did you know that Catty & Tabitha Nauser from Singapore Idol were schoolmates at Woodgrove Secondary School?

Hydir Idris – “Embun”

We found this video of Anugerah 2009 finalist Hydir Idris singing Aqasha’s “Embun” on Sungguh.com posted on the 21st May! Don’t mind us if we share this around. A local talent like this deserves more than 4 views (as of 4th June). Hydir recently started classes at LaSalle School of Performing Arts and will be releasing his first single (with us, no less!).

You can also show your love by Liking his Fanpage on Facebook.

We found this video on our boss’ YouTube page, recording Kunjung on Christmas morning last year. Despite rumours in Manja (January), no thanks to the ambiguous writer, Kak Nam, Kunjung is recording her mini-album as scheduled and is not waiting in line with anybody. Her first single ‘Awangan’ is due to be released soon, as being recorded here by Imran at the Chapter6 studios.

She will also be singing a number from the Alunan Kasih compilation, of which, the results will be announced too shortly! Good luck Kunjung! You can also add her on Facebook too.

Catch Sarah Aqilah on her first TV appearance after her win at the Anugerah 2009 tonight on Jus! Tonight will be Jus! final episode before it takes a break for the Ramadhan and Syawal. Don’t forget, tonight 8:30pm on Suria Channel.

Repeat telecast is on Wednesday 11pm.

Encore Telecast will be shown tomorrow Friday, 14 Aug 09, 11.00pm – 1.00am

Anugerah Grand Finals also garner highest episode-to-date ratings for the night:

• People 4+ 5.8% (272, 000 viewers)
• Malay 4+ 32.5% (243, 000 viewers)

Congrats Suria Mediacorp & Eaglevision for the great show!

More pictures are now up at http://www.facebook.com/gumbira