# Scha Al-Yahya

Sharifah Nor Azean binti Syed Mahadzir Al-Yahya (born 30 May 1983), better known by her stage name Scha Al-Yahya, is a Malaysian model, actress and TV host, who plays the lead character Dania, a tomboy who struggles to achieve her dream of becoming a flight attendant, in the highly-rated TV series Awan Dania aired on Astro Ria for three seasons.

## Life and career

Scha was born in Sungai Petani, Kedah to a family of Malay, Hadhrami Arab and Chinese descent. She is the second of four siblings. She holds a diploma in information technology from PTPL College, Shah Alam and previously worked as a flight stewardess in the local commercial airline, Airasia. She quit flying when she started her career after winning the Dewi Remaja beauty pageant organised through Majalah Remaja, a local Malaysian Malay-language teen magazine, in 2006. Al-Yahya was then cast in a role by director Azizi "Chunk" Adnan.

## Personal life

Scha married Awal Ashaari on May 4, 2012, after three years of dating. They met in 2008 when they co-hosted a reality series called Sehati Berdansa. Awal surprised her with his proposal live on TV through Propaganza, a local gossip TV programme guest-hosted by the actress. The couple welcomed their first child together, a daughter they named Lara Alana, on July 22, 2014. Their second daughter was born via caesarean on 12 February 2021, and her name was revealed to be Lyla Amina.

## Filmography
### Film

| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2008 | Antoofighter: Amukan Drakulat! | Lara | Debut film appearances |
| 2008 | Histeria | Alissa | |
| 2009 | Papadom | Shasha | |
| 2009 | Dimensi Cinta | | |
| 2010 | Evolusi KL Drift 2 | Aleya | |
| 2011 | Libas | Ratna | |
| 2011 | Aku Bukan Tomboy | Farisha | |
| 2013 | Awan Dania The Movie | Dania | |
| 2013 | Papadom 2 | Shasha | |
| 2013 | Dampak | Suria | |
| 2020 | Bikin Filem | Zarina Ishak | |
| 2022 | Air Force The Movie: Selagi Bernyawa | Captain Nur Liyana | |
| 2025 | Telaga Suriram | Inspector Kamilia | |

### Telemovie

| Year | Title | Role | TV channel |
| 2008 | Terlalu Istimewa | Ana | TV3 |
| 2009 | Naik Hantu | Ziffa | Astro Ria |
| 2009 | Lemas Dalam Cinta | Sofi | TV1 |
| 2010 | Prebet Jamilah | Jamilah | Astro Ria |
| 2011 | Geisha Melayu Terakhir | Suraya | Astro Ria |
| 2011 | Prebet Jamilah 2 | Jamilah | Astro Ria |
| 2012 | Cikgu Timah Tukar Sekolah | Cikgu Timah | Astro Ria |
| 2013 | Sweet Lola | Lola | TV9 |
| 2016 | Isteri Vs. Tunang Raya | Alana Sofea | Astro Ria |
| 2016 | Pen Merah Pen Biru | Ain | Astro Ria |
| 2018 | Baju Raya Eksklusif | Nurin | TV3 |
| 2020 | Racun Suami Jahanam | Maria | Astro Citra |

### Television series

| Year | Title | Role | TV channel |
| 2006 | Impian Illyana | Yatie | TV3 |
| 2007 | Honeyz | | TV1 |
| 2007 | Sadiq & Co | | NTV7 |
| 2008 | Luna Fantasiku | Sarah | GUA Portal (Online Drama Series) |
| 2008 | Awan Dania (season 1) | Dania | Astro Ria |
| 2008 | Bella | | TV3 |
| 2009 | Chef Jo | | TV3 |
| 2009 | Awan Dania (season 2) | Dania | Astro Ria |
| 2010 | Awan Dania (season 3) | Dania | Astro Ria |
| 2010 | K.I.T.A. Carefree | Kiera | Astro Ria |
| 2011 | Dunia Kita | Rania | Astro Ria |
| 2011 | Mimi Mencari Cinta | Mimi | Astro Warna |
| 2011 | Kelaaas Kau Maria | Maria | Astro Ria |
| 2013 | Jodoh | Olly | Astro Ria |
| 2014 | 3 Campur 2 | Mira | Astro Ceria |
| 2016 | Isteri Vs. Tunang | Alana Sofea | Astro Ria |
| 2017 | Urusan Hati Cik Drama Queen | Syazlin | Astro Ria |
| 2017 | 3 Dara Kg. Com | Esah | Astro Warna |
| 2018 | Ti Amo, Sweetheart 100 Hari! | Rania | Astro Ria |

### Television

| Year | Program | TV channel |
| 2009 | Sehati Sejiwa | TV1 |
| 2009 | Sampaikan Aidilfitri | TV9 |
| 2009 | Chopp | TV9 |
| 2009 | Sehati Berdansa (season 3) | Astro Ria |
| 2010 | Kata Kau | Astro Ria |
| 2013–2014 | Muzik Muzik | TV3 |
| 2016 | Gempak Superstar | Astro Ria |

## Videography

| Year | Music Video |
| 2009 | "State of Trance" with Dj Juice |
| 2009 | "Mencari Konklusi" with Fauzi Baadila and Hujan |

### TV commercials

* Bio Essence
* Hotlink
* Olay
* Nokia
* Celcom
* Yakult
* Rexona

## Awards and nominations

| Year | Award | Category | Outcome |
| 2005/2006 | Dewi Remaja | Beauty Pageant | Won |
| 2006 | EH! 20 Yang Anggun | | Nominated |
| 2008 | 50 Gorgeous Female Magazine | | Nominated |
| 2009 | Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita Harian | Most Popular Female New Artist | Nominated |
| 2009 | Malaysia Film Festival | Best Supporting Actress | Nominated |
| 2010 | EH! 20 Yang Anggun | | Nominated |
| 2010 | Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita Harian | Most Popular TV Actress | Nominated |
| 2010 | Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita Harian | Most Popular Film Actress | Nominated |
| 2010 | Shout! Awards | Hot Chick Award | Won |
| 2011 | Anugerah Skrin | Anugerah Sinaran Pantene | Won |
| 2011 | Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita Harian | Most Popular TV Actress | Nominated |
| 2012 | Anugerah Pilihan Pembaca Media Hiburan | Anugerah Jelita | Nominated |
| 2012 | Anugerah Stail EH! | Selebriti Wanita Paling Bergaya | Nominated |
| 2012 | Anugerah Stail EH! | Selebriti Paling Fotogenik | Won |
| 2012 | Anugerah Stail EH! | Pasangan Selebriti Pilihan (dengan Awal Ashaari) | Nominated |
| 2012 | Shout! Awards | Hot Chick Award | Nominated |
| 2012 | Anugerah Blokbuster | Anugerah Heroin Terhebat | Nominated |
| 2013 | Anugerah Melodi | Artis Wanita Pilihan | Nominated |
| 2013 | Anugerah Melodi | Pasangan Pilihan (dengan Awal Ashaari) | Won |
| 2013 | Anugerah Lawak Warna | Artis Komedi Wanita Terbaik (TV) | Nominated |
| 2013 | Anugerah Lawak Warna | Artis Komedi Wanita Paling Popular | Nominated |
| 2013 | Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita Harian | Artis Wanita Stailo | Nominated |
| 2013 | Shout! Awards | Hot Chick Award | Nominated |
| 2014 | Anugerah Stail EH! | Selebriti Wanita Paling Bergaya | Nominated |
| 2014 | Anugerah Stail EH! | Selebriti Paling Fotogenik | Won |
| 2014 | Anugerah Stail EH! | Pasangan Selebriti Pilihan (dengan Awal Ashaari) | Won |
| 2015 | Anugerah MeleTOP Era 2015 | Couple MeleTOP | Won |
| 2017 | InTrend Gala 2017 | Selebriti Fesyen Ikonik | Won |

## Endorsements

* Yakult Cultured Milk Drink
* Skintific Skincare
* Bio-Essence Skin Care
* Silky Shine Shampoo
* Carefree
* Watsons
* Kenanga Wholesale City Mall
* Avon Fragrances
* SNE Beautskin
* Rexona Deodorant
* Astro Megadrama Exclusive Talent
* JAKEL