Scha Al-Yahya

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]

In this Malay name, there is no family name. The name Syed Mahadzir is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by the given name, Sharifah Nor Azean.
Scha Al-Yahya
شا اليحيى‎
Born
Sharifah Nor Azean binti Syed Mahadzir Al-Yahya

(1983-05-30) 30 May 1983
Sungai Petani, Kedah, Malaysia
NationalityMalaysian
Occupation(s)Model
Actress
TV Host
Former Flight Stewardess
Years active2006–present
Height5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
Spouse
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(m. 2012)​
Children2

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
2023 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
  • 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
  1. Sinema Malaysia Retrieved on 23 December 2008
  2. "Awan Dania - Scha Alyahya's new drama series for Astro RIA". 25 October 2008.
  3. "Scha Al-Yahya Ada Tarikan Komersial". 11 July 2008.
  4. "Demi ibu bapa Sharifah sanggup berkorban apa sahaja". Utusan Online. 27 December 2006.
  5. "Dewi Remaja 2006 winner Sharifah Nor Azean".
  6. "Two-star tie-up". The Star Online. 1 May 2012.
  7. "Celebrity couple Awal and Scha to weds in May". AsiaOne Showbiz. 29 March 2012.
  8. "Awal Ashaari And Scha Al-Yahya To Reveal Baby Daughter After Confinement Period Ends". MyNewsHub. 4 August 2014.
  9. Mohd Tahir, Sulaiman (11 March 2021). "Awal, Scha pilih nama Lyla Amina". HMetro. Retrieved 11 March 2021.
  10. "Dengarnya : Filem Papadom Kutip Lebih RM3.3 Juta". Berita Harian. 4 November 2009.
  11. "Evolusi KL Drift 2 Filem Termahal Skop". Utusan Online. 9 March 2010.
  12. "Drama Lemas Dalam Cinta Lakonan Fahrin Ahmad dan Scha". 21 August 2009.
  13. "Klik: Tunggu Prebet Jamilah". Berita Harian. 8 August 2010.
  14. "'Buat komedi lebih mudah'". myMetro. 10 August 2011.
  15. "An Intriguing Movie Of Malaya's Geisha During The Japanese Occupation". Perak Today. Retrieved 27 August 2011.
  16. "Biar peminat tentukan". Berita Harian. 4 August 2011.
  17. "Sweet Lola (TV9)". 11 August 2013.
  18. "Sadiq & Co". Red Communications.
  19. "Sekitar Pelancaran Drama Online Pertama Arahan Aziz M Osman". Budiey.com. Retrieved 9 July 2008.
  20. "Chef Jo penuh dengan drama dan ilmu masakan". 3 May 2009.
  21. "K.I.T.A. kisah empat gadis". Utusan Online. 9 April 2010.
  22. "Dunia Kita Ala Drama Korea". mStar Online. 27 May 2011.
  23. "Drama Bersiri Dunia Kita Suntik Unsur Korea". Murai.com. 25 May 2011.
  24. Pasti ramai yang bersetuju mereka pasangan selebriti muda paling cocok setakat ini.
  25. Anugerah Stail Eh! Nobatkan Awal Selebriti Paling Bergaya.
  26. "Slowing the ageing process". The Star Online. 2 July 2009.
  27. "Carefree bantu wanita berasa segar". 7 April 2010.
  28. "Selebriti Aidilfitri with Watsons". NewStraitsTimes. 30 July 2012.
  29. "One-stop shopping hub". The Star. 26 July 2012.
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