# Zahiril Adzim

Muhammad Zahiril Adzim Mohd Mokhtar (born 23 January 1984) is a Malaysian actor who is active in the fields of film, television, streaming, and theatre. 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. They have a son named Nadi Anaqi.

## Filmography

Key :
* Denotes film / dramas that have not yet been released

### Film

| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2008 | KAMI The Movie | Boy | Win - Most Promising Actor - 22nd Malaysian Film Festival |
| 2009 | Gadoh | Khalil | |
| 2009 | Karaoke | Betik | 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). |
| 2009 | Shortcut | Himself | Cameo |
| 2011 | Senjakala | Arman | |
| 2011 | Tolong Awek Aku Pontianak | Bob | |
| 2011 | Klip 3GP | | |
| 2012 | Sesuatu Yang Tertinggal | | |
| 2012 | Bunohan | Adil | |
| 2013 | Juvana | Daim | |
| 2014 | Rentap | Rashid | |
| 2014 | Terbaik Dari Langit | Warung Patrons | |
| 2015 | Juvana 2: Terperangkap Dalam Kebebasan | Daim | |
| 2016 | Redha | Faizal | |
| 2016 | Pekak | Uda | Win - Best Actor (Russia’s International Motivational Film Festival - Bridge Of Arts 2016 (IMFF 2016)) |
| 2016 | Juvana 3: Perhitungan Terakhir | Daim | |
| 2018 | One Two Jaga | Hussein | Win - Best Male Supporting Film Actor (Anugerah Skrin 2019) |
| 2019 | Kron | Sham | |
| 2019 | Rise to Power: KLGU | Adi | |
| 2021 | Chomel | Imran | |
| 2021 | Ada Hantu | Aliff | |
| 2022 | Cikgu VS Hantu | Usop | |
| 2022 | Ada Hantu 2 | Aliff | |
| 2022 | Siku 12: Langkah Derhaka | A-Wut | |
| 2023 | MALBATT: Misi Bakara | Dahari | |
| 2023 | Budak Flat | Aman | |
| TBA | Masterpiecisan | Khalil | Post-production |

### Television series

| Year | Title | Role | TV channel | Notes |
| 2007 | KAMI - The Series | Boy | 8TV | |
| 2009 | Ghost (Season 2) | Ridzuan | 8TV | |
| 2009 | Merah Puteh | Merah | TV3 | |
| 2011 | 6 Progresif | Nik Adli | TV9 | |
| 2011 | Juvana | Daim | TV3 | |
| 2011 | Khurafat The Series | Johan | Astro Ria | |
| 2012 | Hanya Padamu | Bukhari | TV3 | |
| 2014 | Aku Ada Wali | Naim | TV Alhijrah | |
| 2014 | Dalam Iradatmu | Ustaz Iqbal | TV Alhijrah | |
| 2015 | Sayap Jibril | Ustaz Muhammad Rayhan | Astro Oasis | |
| 2017 | Perempuan Paling Bahagia | Rafa | Astro Oasis | |
| 2018 | KL Gangster: Underworld | Adi | Iflix | |
| 2018 | Jibril | Zerkala | ntv7 | |
| 2018 | Mencari Qiblat | | TV3 | |
| 2020 | KL Gangster: Underworld 2 | Adi | WeTV | |
| 2021 | Malaysian Ghost Stories | Amri | Astro Ria | Episode: “Balan balan” |
| 2021 | Malaysian Ghost Stories | Awie | Astro Ria | Episode: “Bidan Nek Nah” |
| 2021 | Klik Rider | Ijan | Astro Warna | |
| 2022 | Scammer 2 | Rudi | Astro Ria | |
| 2022 | Lockdown 2 | Ramadhan | Astro Ria | |
| 2022 | SMK (season 4) | Mat Tukul | Astro Ceria | Special Appearance in the Final Episode |
| 2023 | Obsesi Dia | Rafeeq Mikhael | TV3 | |
| 2023 | Nak Dengar Cerita Hantu? | | DEGUP | |
| 2024 | Aku Bukan Ustazah | Dr. Omar | TV3 | |
| 2024 | Andai Tiada Dia | Falah | Astro Ria | |

### Telemovie

| Year | Title | Role | TV channel |
| 2008 | Seandainya Aku Siti | Suhaimi | NTV7 |
| 2009 | Abam | Abam | TV3 |
| 2009 | Seratus Hari Jadi | Amir | Astro Ria |
| 2011 | Belum Khatam Dah Khatan | | Astro Prima |
| 2011 | Parit Jawa | Jalal | Astro Box Office |
| 2012 | Cinta Vlog | Azmi | TV2 |
| 2013 | Qadr | Fareed | Astro First Exclusive |
| 2013 | Raya Nora Jambu | | Astro Ria |
| 2014 | Pekerja Terbaik | Shaudin | TV9 |
| 2014 | Talkin Di Birai Katil | Fakhri | TV1 |
| 2015 | Selamat Pagi Cikgu | Cikgu Ridzuan | TVi |
| 2015 | Bila Cinta Berbunga | | TVi |
| 2015 | Mahar | | TV Alhijrah |
| 2015 | Aku Pilih Endingnya | Raden | TV1 |
| 2015 | Calon Isteri | | TV1 |
| 2015 | Tanah Kubur Ummah Jahiliah | Ustaz Reyhan | Astro Oasis |
| 2016 | Awe Keno Nikah | Awe | TV1 |
| 2016 | Niqabi | | TV2 |
| 2017 | Nak Jadi Menantu Ye? | | TV1 |
| 2017 | Ilham | Aidil | Astro Citra |
| 2018 | Kitab Sijjin | Adi | Astro Citra |
| 2018 | Syahadah Terakhir | Zaidi | TV3 |
| 2020 | Arus Merah | Risham | Astro First Eksklusif |
| 2020 | 3 Dukun Santet | Epul | Astro Citra |
| 2021 | Saka MySejahtera | Remy | Astro Citra |
| 2023 | Durjana Pujaan | Tahir | TV1 |
| 2023 | Komedia | Fahim | TV2 |
| 2024 | Ramadan I Miss You | Asri | TV3 |