# Ernie Zakri

Nur Ernie Shahirah binti Zakri (born 23 June 1992) is a Malaysian singer, an actress and a vocal teacher. She rose to fame after winning national singing competition, Bintang RTM in 2009. She won the Best Vocals award at the Anugerah Juara Lagu (AJL 32) in 2018 alongside her duet partner, Syamel Fodzly. In addition to singing, she spent two years teaching music at the Bentley Music Academy in Mutiara Damansara, Petaling Jaya.

## Early life

Ernie was born in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, to mother Rafiaah Mohamed and Zakri Ahmad, a drummer. Through her mother, she is the niece to singers Ziana Zain and Anuar Zain. She attended SMK (P) Methodist, Kuala Lumpur before earning her degree in Music from Universiti Teknologi MARA Shah Alam. She also holds a Master's degree in Music from University of Malaya.

## Vocal Profile

Voice Type: Lyrical Soprano
Full Vocal Range : D3 - C6 - F6 - C#7
Supported Range : G3 - G5 - C#6
Consistent Supported Range : G3 - F5 - C6

## Career

At 17, Ernie joined the search for Bintang RTM 2009 and eventually became the youngest winner of the national competition. During the finale, she performed two songs; "Cahaya" and "Kau Yang Teristimewa". In 2011, she released her debut album Sinaran under FMC Music. She released two singles from the album, "Mahu Ingin Bercinta" and "Rindu Bukan Teman". Despite the effort, she failed to gained attention from local music lovers.
In 2017, Ernie alongside her duet partner Syamel Fodzly competed in a reality TV singing competition, Duo Star. The duo bested other contestants with their rendition of Dato' Sri Siti Nurhaliza's "Balqis" and Dato' Jamal Abdillah's "Kau Lupa Pada Janji". Upon winning the competition, Zakri and Syamel released their first duet single, "Aku Cinta". Their popularity, through Duo Star proved to be the breakthrough for Zakri after being in the industry since 2009. In 2018, "Aku Cinta" advanced into the finals of Anugerah Juara Lagu and the duo were awarded with Best Vocals. Later in 2018, she released her single, "Ku Bersuara".
Following the success of their partnership, the duo released their second duet single, "Takkan Terlerai" in April 2019. She also was chosen to be the voice of Bawang Merah and Bawang Putih in animated film, Upin & Ipin: Keris Siamang Tunggal. Zakri ventured into acting with her debut in television series, Suri Katriana which was aired on Astro Prima. In November 2019, her single "Ku Bersuara" was selected to be the finalists at the 34th Anugerah Juara Lagu. In 2020 her song entitled "Gundah" make the way once again to compete in the final for Anugerah Juara Lagu 35.On 14 March 2021, due to pandemic COVID-19, Anugerah Juara Lagu 35 was held without audiences. She managed to grab The Best Vocal award for AJL 35, making it as her second winning for Best Vocal award after the previous 32nd edition. She was called Queen of Vocal Malaysia and Ariana Grande Malaysia

## Personal life

Ernie married fellow singer, Syameel Aqmal Mohd Fodzly on 22 March 2021 at Puncak Alam Mosque, Selangor. The couple was blessed with a daughter named Nur Khawla Soleha who was born on 22 February 2022.

## Discography
### Studio albums

* Sinaran (2011)
* Aura (2023)

### Singles
#### As lead artist

| Year | Title | Album | Notes |
| 2011 | "Mahu Ingin Bercinta" | Sinaran | |
| 2011 | "Rindu Bukan Teman" | Sinaran | |
| 2012 | "Khalimah Janji" | Single | |
| 2015 | "Takkan Pudar" | Single | |
| 2015 | "Ini Yang Ku Mahu" | Single | |
| 2016 | "Jangan Marah" | Single | |
| 2018 | "Misteri" | Single | |
| 2018 | "Ku Bersuara" | Single | |
| 2019 | "Buai Laju-Laju" | Upin & Ipin: Keris Siamang Tunggal | Original soundtrack |
| 2019 | “Anak Kecil Main Api” | Teater Pawana Isabella | Show Track |
| 2019 | “Phoenix Bangkit Dari Abu” | Teater Pawana Isabella | Show Track |
| 2020 | "Gundah" | Single | Co-written by herself and Sharon Paul |
| 2020 | "Boneka" | Single | |
| 2021 | "Sinar Mata Hati" | Single | Suri Katriana theme song |
| 2022 | "Korban" | Single | TBA |
| 2022 | "Astana" | Single | TBA |
| 2023 | "Suasana Hari Raya" | Single | |
| 2023 | "Jemput Raya" | Single | |
| 2023 | "Sirna" | Single | Sumpahan Jerunei theme song |
| 2023 | "The Best" | Single | |
| 2024 | "HAHAHAHAHari Raya" | Single | |
| 2025 | "Nostalgia" | Single | |

#### As duet

| Year | Title | Duet with | Album | Notes |
| 2017 | "Aku Cinta" | Syamel Fodzly | Non-album single | Winner of Best Vocals at the 32nd Anugerah Juara Lagu |
| 2019 | "Takkan Terlerai" | Syamel Fodzly | Non-album single | |
| 2019 | "Seru Hari Lebaran" | Syamel Fodzly | Non-album single | Released in conjunction with Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration |
| 2021 | "Goodbye Hello" | Syamel Fodzly | Non-album single | Wedding Song |
| 2021 | "Berakhirlah Pencarianku" | Hafiz Suip | Non-album single | |
| 2022 | "Hal Hebat" | Govinda | Non-album single | |
| 2023 | "Ayuh" | Malique, Kmy Kmo, Aman RA | Non-album single | Polis Evo 3 theme song |
| 2023 | "Sampai Tua" | Syamel Fodzly | Non-album single | |
| 2024 | "LUV" | Sabronzo | Non-album single | |

## Filmography
### Film

| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2019 | Upin & Ipin: Keris Siamang Tunggal | Bawang Merah & Bawang Putih | Voice role |

### Television series

| Year | Title | Role | TV channel | Notes |
| 2019 | Suri Katriana | Suri | Astro Prima | First acting venture |
| 2021 | Kalau Dah Berbini | Siti | Astro Warna | |
| 2024 | Luka Cinta | Herself | SCTV | First debut in Indonesia, special appearance |

### Television shows

| Year | Title | Notes | Channel |
| 2009 | Bintang RTM | Champion | TV2 |
| 2016 | Duo Star | Champion (with Syamel) | Astro Ria |
| 2018 | Big Stage | Vocal trainer | Astro Ria |
| 2019 | Mentor Milenia | Mentor | TV3 |
| 2019 | J.K.K (Season 5) | Mira, special appearance in Episode 7: "Kampung Contoh" | TV3 |
| 2020 | Ceria Megastar (Season 2) | Judge | Astro Ceria |
| 2021 | Shuk Nak Tanya 2 | Guest Artist | Awesome TV |
| 2021 | Havoc Nak Raya | Guest Artist | TV3 |
| 2022 | Sepahtu Reunion Live | Episode: "Tolong Jagakan Dia" | Astro Warna |
| 2023 | Konsert Minggu Ini | Episode: "Syamel dan Ernie" | TV2 |
| 2023 | TVS LIVE | Episode: "Ernie Zakri dan Huza Tahir" | TVS |

## Awards and nominations

| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result |
| 2018 | 32nd Anugerah Juara Lagu | Best Vocals | "Aku Cinta" (with Syamel) | Won |
| 2018 | 31st Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita Harian | Favourite Collaboration/ Duo/ Group | Herself (with Syamel) | Won |
| 2020 | 34th Anugerah Juara Lagu | - | "Ku Bersuara" | Finalist |
| 2020 | Anugerah MeleTOP ERA | MeleTOP ERA Singer | Herself (for "Ku Bersuara") | Nominated |
| 2020 | 33rd Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita Harian | Popular Female Singer | Herself | Nominated |
| 2021 | 35th Anugerah Juara Lagu | Best Vocals | "Gundah" | Won |
| 2021 | 34th Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita Harian | Popular Female Singer | Herself | Nominated |
| 2022 | 36th Anugerah Juara Lagu | - | "Boneka" (replaced by Syamel) | Nominated |
| 2022 | Anugerah MeleTOP ERA | MeleTOP ERA Singer | Herself (for "Gundah" and "Boneka" | Nominated |
| 2022 | Anugerah MeleTOP ERA | MeleTOP Video | MV "Boneka" | Nominated |
| 2022 | 23rd Anugerah Industri Muzik | Best Vocal Performance in a Song (Female) | "Sinar Mata Hati" | Won |
| 2022 | 23rd Anugerah Industri Muzik | Best Pop Song | "Goodbye Hello" (with Syamel) | Won |
| 2022 | 23rd Anugerah Industri Muzik | Best Song (Song of the Year) | "Goodbye Hello" (with Syamel) | Won |
| 2022 | 23rd Anugerah Industri Muzik | Best Duo/Collaboration Vocal Performance in a Song | "Goodbye Hello" (with Syamel) | Nominated |
| 2022 | 23rd Anugerah Industri Muzik | Best Duo/Collaboration Vocal Performance in a Song | "Berakhirlah Pencarianku (with Hafiz Suip) | Nominated |
| 2023 | 37th Anugerah Juara Lagu | - | "Korban" | Finalist |
| 2023 | 35th Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita Harian | Popular Female Singer | Herself | Nominated |
| 2024 | 38th Anugerah Juara Lagu | - | "Astana" | Finalist |
| 2024 | 36th Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita Harian | Most Boom Song | "Masing Masing" (with Govinda) | Won |
| 2024 | SCTV Awards 2024 | Best Sinetron Soundtrack | "Masing Masing" (with Govinda) | Won |
| 2024 | ContentAsia Award | Best Original Song for An Asian TV Series/Programme or Movie | "Ayuh" (with Aman RA, Kmy Kmo, Malique) | Won |
| 2024 | 33rd Festival Filem Malaysia | Best Theme Song | "Ayuh" (with Aman RA, Kmy Kmo, Malique) | Nominated |
| 2025 | 39th Anugerah Juara Lagu | Best Vocals | "Aura" | Won |
| 2025 | Gempak Most Wanted Awards 2024 | Best Music Video 2024 | "Masing Masing" (with Govinda) | Nominated |