Scha Al-Yahya
Malaysian actress, model and TV host
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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]
30 May 1983
- Model
- Actress
- Host Television
- Former Flight Stewardess
Scha Al-Yahya | |
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| Born | Sharifah Nor Azean binti Syed Mahadzir Al-Yahya 30 May 1983 |
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| Years active | 2006–present |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (170 cm) |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 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 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 | |
| 2025 | Telaga Suriram | Inspector Kamilia | |
| 2026 | 5 Bomoh | Sakinah | |
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
Videography
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 |