Malaysian actress, model and TV host
Children 2 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,[ 1] 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.[ 2]
Life and career Scha was born in Sungai Petani, Kedah[ 3] to a family of Malay, Hadhrami Arab and Chinese descent.[ 4] She is the second of four siblings.[ 4] 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.[ 5] Al-Yahya was then cast in a role by director Azizi "Chunk" Adnan.
Personal life Scha on her wedding day with Awal 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 .[ 6] Awal surprised her with his proposal live on TV through Propaganza , a local gossip TV programme guest-hosted by the actress.[ 7] The couple welcomed their first child together, a daughter they named Lara Alana, on July 22, 2014.[ 8] Their second daughter was born via caesarean on 12 February 2021, and her name was revealed to be Lyla Amina.[ 9]
Filmography
Film Year Title Role Notes 2008 Antoofighter: Amukan Drakulat! Lara Debut film appearances Histeria Alissa 2009 Papadom [ 10] Shasha Dimensi Cinta 2010 Evolusi KL Drift 2 [ 11] Aleya 2011 Libas Ratna Aku Bukan Tomboy Farisha 2013 Awan Dania The Movie Dania Papadom 2 Shasha Dampak Suria 2020 Bikin Filem Zarina Ishak 2022 Air Force The Movie: Selagi Bernyawa Captain Nur Liyana TBA Telaga Suriram Inspector Kamilia Post-production
Telemovie Year Title Role TV channel 2008 Terlalu Istimewa Ana TV3 2009 Naik Hantu Ziffa Astro Ria Lemas Dalam Cinta [ 12] Sofi TV1 2010 Prebet Jamilah [ 13] Jamilah Astro Ria 2011 Geisha Melayu Terakhir [ 14] [ 15] Suraya Prebet Jamilah 2 [ 16] Jamilah 2012 Cikgu Timah Tukar Sekolah Cikgu Timah 2013 Sweet Lola [ 17] Lola TV9 2016 Isteri Vs. Tunang Raya Alana Sofea Astro Ria 2016 Pen Merah Pen Biru Ain 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 Sadiq & Co [ 18] NTV7 2008 Luna Fantasiku [ 19] Sarah GUA Portal (Online Drama Series) Awan Dania (season 1) Dania Astro Ria Bella TV3 2009 Chef Jo [ 20] Awan Dania (season 2) Dania Astro Ria 2010 Awan Dania (season 3) K.I.T.A. Carefree [ 21] Kiera 2011 Dunia Kita [ 22] [ 23] Rania Mimi Mencari Cinta Mimi Astro Warna Kelaaas Kau Maria Maria Astro Ria 2013 Jodoh Olly 2014 3 Campur 2 Mira Astro Ceria 2016 Isteri Vs. Tunang Alana Sofea Astro Ria 2017 Urusan Hati Cik Drama Queen Syazlin 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 Sampaikan Aidilfitri TV9 Chopp Sehati Berdansa (season 3) Astro Ria 2010 Kata Kau 2013–2014 Muzik Muzik TV3 2016 Gempak Superstar Astro Ria
Videography Year Music Video 2009 "State of Trance" with Dj Juice "Mencari Konklusi" with Fauzi Baadila and Hujan
TV commercials
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 Malaysia Film Festival Best Supporting Actress Nominated 2010 EH! 20 Yang Anggun Nominated Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita Harian Most Popular TV Actress Nominated Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita Harian Most Popular Film Actress Nominated Shout! Awards Hot Chick Award Won 2011 Anugerah Skrin Anugerah Sinaran Pantene Won Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita Harian Most Popular TV Actress Nominated 2012 Anugerah Pilihan Pembaca Media Hiburan Anugerah Jelita Nominated Anugerah Stail EH! Selebriti Wanita Paling Bergaya Nominated Selebriti Paling Fotogenik Won [ 24] Pasangan Selebriti Pilihan (dengan Awal Ashaari ) Nominated Shout! Awards Hot Chick Award Nominated Anugerah Blokbuster Anugerah Heroin Terhebat Nominated 2013 Anugerah Melodi Artis Wanita Pilihan Nominated Pasangan Pilihan (dengan Awal Ashaari ) Won Anugerah Lawak Warna Artis Komedi Wanita Terbaik (TV) Nominated Artis Komedi Wanita Paling Popular Nominated Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita Harian Artis Wanita Stailo Nominated Shout! Awards Hot Chick Award Nominated 2014 Anugerah Stail EH! Selebriti Wanita Paling Bergaya Nominated Selebriti Paling Fotogenik Won [ 25] 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 [ 26] Silky Shine Shampoo Carefree [ 27] Watsons [ 28] Kenanga Wholesale City Mall [ 29] Avon Fragrances SNE Beautskin Rexona Deodorant Astro Megadrama Exclusive Talent JAKEL
References ^ Sinema Malaysia Retrieved on 23 December 2008 ^ "Awan Dania - Scha Alyahya's new drama series for Astro RIA". 25 October 2008. ^ "Scha Al-Yahya Ada Tarikan Komersial". 11 July 2008. ^ a b "Demi ibu bapa Sharifah sanggup berkorban apa sahaja". Utusan Online . 27 December 2006. ^ "Dewi Remaja 2006 winner Sharifah Nor Azean". ^ "Two-star tie-up". The Star Online . 1 May 2012. ^ "Celebrity couple Awal and Scha to weds in May". AsiaOne Showbiz . 29 March 2012. ^ "Awal Ashaari And Scha Al-Yahya To Reveal Baby Daughter After Confinement Period Ends". MyNewsHub . 4 August 2014. ^ Mohd Tahir, Sulaiman (11 March 2021). "Awal, Scha pilih nama Lyla Amina". HMetro . Retrieved 11 March 2021 . ^ "Dengarnya : Filem Papadom Kutip Lebih RM3.3 Juta". Berita Harian . 4 November 2009. ^ "Evolusi KL Drift 2 Filem Termahal Skop". Utusan Online . 9 March 2010. ^ "Drama Lemas Dalam Cinta Lakonan Fahrin Ahmad dan Scha". 21 August 2009. ^ "Klik: Tunggu Prebet Jamilah". Berita Harian . 8 August 2010. ^ " 'Buat komedi lebih mudah' ". myMetro . 10 August 2011. ^ "An Intriguing Movie Of Malaya's Geisha During The Japanese Occupation". Perak Today. Retrieved 27 August 2011 . ^ "Biar peminat tentukan". Berita Harian . 4 August 2011. ^ "Sweet Lola (TV9)". 11 August 2013. ^ "Sadiq & Co". Red Communications. ^ "Sekitar Pelancaran Drama Online Pertama Arahan Aziz M Osman". Budiey.com. Retrieved 9 July 2008 . ^ "Chef Jo penuh dengan drama dan ilmu masakan". 3 May 2009. ^ "K.I.T.A. kisah empat gadis". Utusan Online . 9 April 2010. ^ "Dunia Kita Ala Drama Korea". mStar Online . 27 May 2011. ^ "Drama Bersiri Dunia Kita Suntik Unsur Korea". Murai.com . 25 May 2011. ^ Pasti ramai yang bersetuju mereka pasangan selebriti muda paling cocok setakat ini. ^ Anugerah Stail Eh! Nobatkan Awal Selebriti Paling Bergaya. ^ "Slowing the ageing process". The Star Online . 2 July 2009. ^ "Carefree bantu wanita berasa segar". 7 April 2010. ^ "Selebriti Aidilfitri with Watsons". NewStraitsTimes . 30 July 2012. ^ "One-stop shopping hub". The Star . 26 July 2012.
External links Scha Alyahya at IMDb Scha Alyahya at the Sinema Malaysia