# Aiman Hakim Ridza

Aiman Hakim bin Ridza Abdoh (born 17 January 1989) is a Malaysian actor and singer. He rose to fame in Malaysian entertainment showbiz when he became a contestant of the TV3's reality television series, Mentor Season 5 and best known for his role in hit television series Vanila Coklat, and became best known for his leading roles in Diandra, Projek Memikat Suami, Selamat Pengantin Madu, Isteri Separuh Masa, Urusan Hati Cik Drama Queen and Girlfriend Aku Dari Neraka The Series.

## Early life

Aiman was born on 17 January 1989, in Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia. He is the third of four siblings and has a mixed Malay-Arab parentage, his father is Malay and mother is Arab. He lived in Johor until 1990, then moved to Penang in 1994 before he settled in the Shah Alam and Subang Jaya. He attended SS 17 Subang Jaya Primary School at primary level, then he continued his studies at Subang Utama High School and now he already graduated from Sunway College, majoring in accounting, Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). Before debuting as an actor and singer, he was a part-time model. He has been involved in advertising such as Brylcreem, Celcom, Milo and McDonald's. He was also appointed as the brand ambassador and model for Garnier Men in 2014.

## Career
### Career as footballer

Prior to his showbiz career, Aiman began his early career in sports as a footballer. He used to be the team captain of Primary Schools Football Championship Malaysia representing Selangor in 2001 when he was 12 years old.
Between 2004 and 2005, he played football to representing Malaysia in AFC U-17 Championship at Tokyo, Japan. He also became the representative of Malaysia in various international football competition (under 17) at Jakarta, Indonesia; Bangkok, Thailand; Hong Kong and others. His former teammates including Bunyamin Omar and Asrarudin Putra Omar who later have professional football career with the national team and Selangor.

### Career as singer and actor

In 2011, Aiman became a participant in the singing competition Mentor organised by TV3 for its fifth season under the guidance of Rahim Maarof, influential singers and musicians in Malaysia. Aiman made it through to the fourth round before being eliminated.

#### Mentor performances

| Week | Instructed songs | Original artist | Result # |
| Introduction | "Kau dan Aku" | Aizat Amdan | - |
| 1 | "Kesedaran" "Lizawati" (with Rahim Maarof) | Gaya Zakry Rahim Maarof | 4 |
| 2 | "Ekstravaganza" "Larut" "ACKKC" "Holy Diver" "Malam Ku Bermimpi" (with Ratnah) "Mercy" (with Ratnah) "Aku dan Dirimu" (with Shiha) | Bunkface Dewa 19 Rahim Maarof Killswitch Engage Saloma Duffy Ari Lasso and Bunga Citra Lestari | 5 |
| 3 | "Noktah Cinta" "Kau Ratnaku" (with Roy) | Hafiz Roy | 5 |
| 4 | "I'll Be" "Sesuatu Janji" | Edwin McCain Taufik Batisah | Eliminated |
Aiman's first drama, Vanila Coklat, which aired on TV3 in 2011, brought him back to the public's attention. After the drama ended, he acted in a few television series and a telemovie drama.
In 2012, he produced a single called "Khalimah Janji" with Ernie Zakri song by Manusia Putih and lyric by Budhi Hekayat. Soon he produced another single called "Buatmu Cinta" OST for Astro Ria drama "Projek Memikat Suami", written by Adi 6ixth Sense.

## Personal life

In February 2014, Aiman revealed that he had been in a relationship with actress and model Nur Fathia over the past year. However, their relationship was ended in December 2015. He chose to remain silent and refused to give any statements regarding their breakup.
In December 2018, Aiman and Zahirah MacWilson hinted on their Instagram account that they were in a relationship. On 8 June 2019, Aiman announced on his Instagram account that he and Zahirah were engaged.
Aiman and his now wife, Zahirah MacWilson, were married on 20 February 2020. They announced on their Instagram account that they had already gotten married, and posted their solemnization photos.
On 8 January 2021, Aiman and Zahirah posted on their Instagram account that they had welcomed a baby boy on 5 January 2021 at 2.26pm in Perth, Australia.
On 5 March 2021, Aiman and Zahirah revealed their son name, Isaac Raees, for the first time on their Instagram account.
On 31 May 2024, Aiman and Zahirah welcomed their second child, Inara Raisa.

## Filmography
### Film

| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2017 | Kimchi Untuk Awak | Danial Lee Jae Hwan | Debut film appearances |
| 2022 | Air Force The Movie: Selagi Bernyawa | Zafran | |
| 2024 | Harimau Malaya: The Untold Journey | Kubin | |

### Television series

| Year | Title | Role | TV channel |
| 2011 | Vanila Coklat | Amir Asyraf | TV3 |
| 2011 | Kitab Cinta | Daniel | TV Alhijrah |
| 2011 | Tanah Kubur (Season 2): "Botoks" | Amir | Astro Oasis |
| 2011 | Kiah Mai Pulak | Shahir | Astro Warna |
| 2012 | Friday I'm in Love | Pitt | TV9 |
| 2012 | Indera Joned | Shazrul / Indera Joned | TV3 |
| 2012 | Mahabbah | Azmir | TV3 |
| 2013 | Rindu Bertamu Di Abu Dhabi | Fareez | TV3 |
| 2013 | Diandra | Adam Fahmi | TV3 |
| 2013 | Cinta Berkalung Duri 2 | Iqbal | TV1 |
| 2013 | Antara Laut Cina Selatan | Wan Man | TV2 |
| 2013 | Projek Memikat Suami | Zahrain Alimin | Astro Ria |
| 2014 | 7 Suami | Ihsan | TV9 |
| 2014 | Selamat Pengantin Madu | Zulkifli | TV3 |
| 2014 | Tabir Zulaikha | Adam Akhil | TV3 |
| 2015 | Isteri Separuh Masa | Nazrin Shah | Astro Ria |
| 2016 | Demi Cinta Ain | Alif | TV3 |
| 2017 | Urusan Hati Cik Drama Queen | Fadhlan | Astro Ria |
| 2017 | Black Belt Kaler Pink | Al Fadhlani / King | Astro Warna |
| 2017 | Girlfriend Aku Dari Neraka The Series | Rudy | Astro Warna |
| 2018 | Pelangi Cinta 100 Plus | Azril | TV3 |
| 2018 | Amira Rose | Rahman | TV3 |
| 2018 | Pengantin 100 Hari | Amar | TV3 |
| 2019 | Aku Cinta Dia | Affan | TV3 |
| 2019 | Curi-Curi Cinta | Daniel Hakim | Astro Ria |
| 2020 | Bila Cupid Jatuh Cinta | Dani | TV3 |
| 2020 | Biar Mereka Cemburu | Eidil | Astro Ria |
| 2021 | Ahli Bapak Bapak Club | Joe | TV3 |
| 2021 | Jangan Menangis Cinta | Akif | TV1 |
| 2021 | Semanis Senyummanmu | Chef Azim | TV3 Disney+ Hotstar |
| 2021 | 28 Hari Mencari Cinta | Faisal | TV3 |
| 2022 | Nusyuz Berkilat Cinta | Syazwan | Astro Ria |
| 2022 | She Was Pretty | Haniff Hilmi | Viu |
| 2022 | Tiada Maaf Buatmu | Faiz Iqbal | Astro Ria |
| 2023 | Haloba | Raif | TV3 |
| 2023 | That Cover Girl | Darius | Amazon Prime Video |

### Telemovie

| Year | Title | Role | TV channel |
| 2012 | Setahun Setengah Mencari Cinta | Alfi | Astro Warna |
| 2012 | Ombak Rania | Tengku Farid | Astro Ria |
| 2012 | Rahsia Hati | Kas | TV9 |
| 2012 | Vanila Coklat Raya | Amir Asyraf | TV3 |
| 2012 | Syawal Aidil & Fitri | Adam Fitri | TV Alhijrah |
| 2012 | Mariam Kampung Putat | Danial | TV3 |
| 2013 | Memburu Rindu | Amirul | TV3 |
| 2013 | Cinta Di Menara Al-Burj | Qazim | Astro Prima |
| 2013 | Korban Kasih | Azlan | TV3 |
| 2013 | Cinta Saadiyat | Halim | TV Alhijrah |
| 2013 | Raya Pak Pak Pong | Along | TV3 |
| 2013 | Bunga-bunga Jodoh | Zahir | TV9 |
| 2014 | Hitam | Dahri | TV3 |
| 2014 | Halim HD | Halim | TVi |
| 2015 | Girlfriend Aku Dari Neraka | Rudy | Astro Ria |
| 2015 | Lukisan Takdir | Razif | TV3 |
| 2015 | Mahar Tanpa Cinta | Najmi | TV3 |
| 2015 | Sujud Ibuku | Amran | TV Alhijrah |
| 2015 | Isteri Separuh Masa Raya | Nazrin Shah | Astro Ria |
| 2016 | Crush Next Door | Zarif | Astro Ria |
| 2016 | Karya 12 – Bidadari | Aditya | Astro Citra |
| 2016 | Salam Cinta Ustazah Husna | Kamarul | Astro Oasis |
| 2016 | Tumbangkan Masjid Al-Ansar | Badrul | Astro Oasis |
| 2016 | Encik Guard Dan Cik Tomboy | Shamil | TV2 |
| 2017 | Kamal Kamalia | Shah | TV2 |
| 2017 | Dengan Beetle Kami Beraya Lagi | Norman | TV1 |
| 2017 | Azrul Bendul | Azrul | TV9 |
| 2017 | Kilas | Amran | Astro |
| 2017 | Apa Dah Jadi | Mikail | TV2 |
| 2018 | Rumah No. 10 | Hafiz | Astro Citra |
| 2018 | Cruise Cinta Lebaran | Maizal | NTV7 |
| 2018 | Cucuk Sanggul Seroja | Husin | Astro Citra |
| 2018 | Bini Aku Dari... | Rudy | Astro Warna |
| 2022 | Jangan Masuk Rumahku | Afiq | Astro Ria |
| 2024 | 32 Jam | Aniq | Tonton |

### Television show

| Year | Title | Role | TV channel | Notes |
| 2014 | Bila Bujang Masuk Dapur | Host | TV9 | with Shah Iskandar |
| 2017 | The Bachelor Pad | Host | hurr.tv | |

### Web series

| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 2013 | Autumn Di Hatiku | Zidick | Tonton.com |
| 2016 | Sesal Separuh Nyawa | Razlan | Unifi TV |

### Theatre

| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2014 | Bidasari | Tengku Indra | Lead roles |
| 2014 | Kalung Oh! Kalung | Amin | Lead roles |
| 2015 | Y Sebuah Muzikal | Haikal | Lead roles |

## Discography
### Soundtrack appearances

| Year | Title | Notes |
| 2012 | "Khalimah Janji" (with Ernie Zakri) | |
| 2014 | "Buatmu Cinta" | Projek Memikat Suami OST |

## Philanthropy and endorsement

In April 2012, Aiman alongside Nazim Othman, Fizo Omar, Zoey Rahman, Intan Ladyana and Neelofa was appointed as the Young Biz Icons for Oxford Centre of Excellence (Oxcell). According to Oxcell, "The appointment of six icons was based on academic success and career development in the arts". Through this program, the celebrity icons will share their experiences throughout involved in the world of business and the arts.
In July 2013, the Malaysian private, free-to-air television channel TV3 appointed Aiman along with Adi Putra, Nora Danish, Fiza Sabjahan, Amar Asyraf, Nelydia Senrose, Tasha Shilla and Neelofa as the ambassador for Anugerah Syawal 2013. According to TV3, "The appointment of these celebrities is to promote programs on television and radio throughout the month of Syawal".
In January 2014, Aiman and Zara Zya was appointed as the Promotional Ambassador of Drama Festival Kuala Lumpur (DFKL) 2014. He responsible for promoting DFKL 2014 through social networking sites, participate in the roadshow, workshops and DFKL Awards 2014.

## Awards and nominations

| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result |
| 2013 | 26th Bintang Popular Berita Harian Awards | Most Popular New Male Artist | — | Won |
| 2013 | 26th Bintang Popular Berita Harian Awards | Best Chemistry on Screen (with Izara Aishah) | Vanila Coklat | Nominated |
| 2013 | Astro on the Go Fan Choice Awards | Favourite Fuyooo Actor | Projek Memikat Suami | Nominated |
| 2013 | EH! Magazine | EH! 20 – Elegant and Desirable | — | Won |
| 2014 | 1st Kuala Lumpur Drama Festival Awards | Choice Male Actor | Diandra | Nominated |
| 2014 | 1st Kuala Lumpur Drama Festival Awards | Choice on Screen Couple (with Nur Fathia) | Diandra | Nominated |
| 2014 | 1st Kuala Lumpur Drama Festival Awards | Choice Ensemble Cast | Diandra | Nominated |
| 2015 | 2nd Kuala Lumpur Drama Festival Awards | Choice Male Actor | Selamat Pengantin Madu | Nominated |
| 2015 | 2nd Kuala Lumpur Drama Festival Awards | Choice Ensemble Cast | Selamat Pengantin Madu | Won |
| 2017 | 30th Bintang Popular Berita Harian Awards | Most Popular TV Actor | — | Nominated |
| 2018 | 3rd Telenovela Awards | Best Actor (Film) | Kimchi Untuk Awak | Nominated |
| 2018 | 3rd Telenovela Awards | Most Popular Film Actor | Kimchi Untuk Awak | Nominated |