Hady Mirza

Malaysian and Singaporean artistes perform on a common platform

2009-02-06T12:51:00.000-08:00

The 4th Muzika Ekstravaganza with the theme Seasons of Love staged at Darul Makmur Auditorium in the Sultan Ahmad Shah Broadcasting Complex in Kuantan was once again the focus of music lovers. A total of 25 guest artistes comprising comedians, singers and pop groups from Malaysia and Singapore put up a grand performance that enthralled more than 1,000 spectators at the auditorium recently.

Hady on Strong bias persists against HIV victims Concert

2008-11-02T19:49:00.000-08:00

SINGAPOREANS are aware about HIV, but they are less accepting of people with the disease, according to a survey released by the Health Promotion Board (HPB). 1,768 respondents were surveyed. They were divided into three age-groups: 18 to 29, 30 to 49, and 50 to 69. Out of the respondents, 314 were considered to be at-risk. This group consists of: Men who have sex with menPeople with multiple

Bad reputations on Hady Mirza's ex-girlfriend

2008-09-30T14:54:00.000-07:00

She said that it affected her career especially with the media attention on her case. A celebrity catfight in a bar cannot fail to grab public attention and the case was chronicled in Malaysian newspapers. And Fazura was often shown as a wild party girl. She said she decided to lie low for a while and as a result her star dimmed. When she was charged, the Pahang-born model-turned-actress and

Singapore Day goes to Melbourne joining Dick Lee, Asian Idol Hady Mirza and hawkers from Food Republic

2008-08-25T22:57:00.000-07:00

Phua Chu Kang says he has never been to Australia, but all that is about to change. Singapore Day 2008 will be held at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl in Melbourne, Australia, a 12,000-capacity arena which recently hosted opera singer Dame Kiri Te Kanawa and music legend Santana. Come Oct 4, the popular TV character will be part of a 200-strong Singaporean entourage that will be flying to Melbourne

Hady Mirza performs at Hari Raya festivities

2008-08-24T20:04:00.000-07:00

The streets of Kampong Glam exploded in an array of multi-coloured lights spelling out festive greetings yesterday, when Deputy Prime Minister Wong Kan Seng launched this year's Hari Raya light-up. The light-up is part of month-long activities organised by Jalan Besar GRC grassroots bodies to mark Hari Raya Puasa on Oct 1. The festival celebrates the end of the fasting month of Ramadan, which

Hady Mirza on Sense of Home

2008-08-18T01:50:00.000-07:00

What: Sense Of Home is the first local English drama series filmed entirely overseas. It is a collection of four stories about Singaporeans abroad living, working, travelling ... or simply lost.Follow, for example, the adventure of Marcus and Caroline, two Singaporeans long-settled in Siem Reap who have an awakening of sorts when they are trapped in a rural Cambodian village after an accident.The

Mercy Relief upbeat Singaporeans features Singapore Idol Hady Mirza

2008-08-10T13:00:00.000-07:00

One of Singapore's largest humanitarian organisations, Mercy Relief, is optimistic that Singaporeans will continue to give generously.This is despite the recent scandal affecting Renci Hospital and Medicare Centre, one of the country's biggest charities.Following its numerous relief efforts overseas, Mercy Relief is now turning its attention back home.Mercy Relief received donations worth over US

Hady Mirza performs at Ministries mark Singapore’s 43rd birthday

2008-08-10T07:57:00.000-07:00

Civil servants in the various ministries across Singapore started their morning by marking the nation’s 43rd birthday through songs and performances.Over at the Istana, President S R Nathan, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong assembled at the front lawn, where they were joined by hundreds of public servants working in the Prime Minister’s Office.Two performers at

Hady Mirza will Shine For Singapore at NDP

2008-07-17T23:19:00.000-07:00

Singapore Idol Hady Mirza has scored yet another first in his showbiz career.The 28-year-old winner of last year's Asian Idol and 2006 Singapore Idol winner will be singing this year's National Day Parade (NDP) theme song in English, Shine For Singapore, composed by Benny Wong. Singer Joi Chua will be singing the Mandarin version of the song.For the first time, designer Frederick Lee has taken

Hardy Mirza

2007-12-30T20:10:00.000-08:00

A perfect pitch, a mesmerizing voice coupled with the boy-next-door charms… these qualities epitomize Hady Mirza.Exuding an incomparable charismatic aura, Hady has proven himself worthy of garnering the title of Singapore Idol 2006. In addition to a self-titled debut album that has already hit platinum status within 1 month of sales, SingPost has also recognized his achievements by commissioning

Hardy Mirza the ASIAN IDOL!

2007-12-30T20:03:00.000-08:00

The result is OUT. Hardy Mirza is the 1st ASIAN Idol! Is so surreal. My jaw literally dropped when the result was announced. He has gone a long way.. since his days in Temasek Poly. I nicknamed him "bag kuning" back then. He was the shy, decent guy carrying a bright yellow havesack. I remembered him liking this particular gal... but that is another story.None of the judges rooted for him. Nobody

Hady Mirza is the first Asian Idol

2007-12-30T19:41:00.000-08:00

Twenty-seven year old Hady Mirza becomes the first Asian Idol when he bested five other ‘idol’ contestants held Sunday, December 16, 2007 in Jakarta, Indonesia.He sang ‘Beautiful Day’ by U2 and Singaporean song ‘Berserah’ during the performance show a night before which earned him the ticket to his way to being the first Asian Idol.Hardy’s victory was, in a way, unexpected especially that neither

Why Jaclyn did not win Asian Idol title?

2007-12-23T20:14:00.000-08:00

There are several reasons why Malaysian Idol Jaclyn Victor did not make it at the Asian Idol Contest. The first of these is her habit, which is a common Malaysian habit, of dragging words rather than singing them out straight. Her second setback was her over-glamorous outfits. It would have been better had she dressed in a sarong kebaya or baju kurung rather than colourful outfits, which could

'Are you kidding me?'

2007-12-19T03:04:00.001-08:00

WHAT a jaw-dropper. Singapore Idol Hady Mirza winning regional singing competition Asian Idol was an upset victory that not even his biggest supporter could've expected, especially since he was up against a field of contenders who boasted more powerful voices and compelling personalities. But no one seemed more stupefied than the dark horse himself. Right after the result was announced

The rise and rise of Hady Mirza

2007-12-19T02:59:00.001-08:00

SINGAPORE : It was a win that brought him to his knees, but if you look at the road to success for Hady Mirza, you can see the signposts that brought him there. He wasn't pegged as one of the male favourites but the 27-year-old from Singapore emerged as winner of the Asian Idol competition that pitted six Idol winners from India, Indonesia, Vietnam, The Philippines, Singapore and Malaysia last

Singaporean is first ‘Asian Idol’

2007-12-19T02:55:00.001-08:00

MANILA, Philippines—Singaporean Hady Mirza’s “Asian Idol” win on Sunday night has been described as a “surprise” or “upset” victory. The 27-year-old bested five other “Idols” from around the region, including Filipina Mau Marcelo, in the singing tilt held in Jakarta. Apart from bragging rights as the first Asian Idol, Mirza won a world tour. He told Channel News Asia on Monday, “Winning was

Did Hady win by SMS voting FLUKE?

2007-12-19T02:51:00.001-08:00

WAS he a default winner who merely got lucky due to tactical voting? Barely a day after Singapore's Hady Mirza sent shockwaves throughout the region by clinching the Asian Idol title, netizens are already raining on his victory parade. Their theory? That the 27-year-old R&B crooner only won because voters from the other five participating countries had adopted a tactical plan which

A new era for local music, or just an idle dream

2007-12-19T02:46:00.001-08:00

SINGAPORE : Some call it a triumph to silence the sceptics; others, an unexpected and lucky win. But fluke or not, the crowning of Singapore's Hady Mirza as the first Asian Idol on Sunday is stirring the embers of hope among those who yearn nostalgically for the days when home-grown names like Anita Sarawak and Sweet Charity were top draws at the concert box office - locally and in South-east

Asian Idol Hady Mirza receives hero's welcome home

2007-12-19T02:42:00.001-08:00

SINGAPORE: Hady-mania swept through Changi Airport on Monday evening when the Asian Idol returned home. Hundreds waited more than an hour to congratulate Hady Mirza and to see their idol in person. It was the generous voting of many of the fans that had helped the Singapore Idol win the Asian crown. One of his fans, Zahratul Asyeeqah Mohamed, said: "For my

Singapore’s Hady Mirza crowned Asian Idol

2007-12-19T02:26:00.001-08:00

VietNamNet Bridge – In an unexpected victory that caught even the winner by surprise, Singapore's Hady Mirza was crowned the first Asian Idol in Jakarta on Sunday. A dark horse in the singing competition, the 26-year-old winner of the second season of Singapore Idol beat five other contestants, including favourites Mike Mohede, 24, from Indonesia, and Jaclyn Victor, 29, from Malaysia. The

Singapore’s Hady Mirza wins first Asian Idol contest

2007-12-17T20:12:00.000-08:00

Hady defeated five other Idol winners from India, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines and Vietnam.The show was hosted by RCTI — Indonesia’s largest TV network.Voting via text messaging began when it was televised simultaneously to all six participating countries, with an unprecedented millions of viewers.Hady Mirza, Singapore Idol Season 2 winner, earlier said: "The pressure I think is that it’s

Hady Mirza, the first Asian Idol winner

2007-12-17T19:46:00.000-08:00

Congrats to Hady Mirza, the winner of the first Asian Idol competition. To be honest, I’m not really surprised with the result. The main reason behind this is the voting system in Asian Idol. Last night, Mike, Jaclyn, and Mau gave their best performances. But their best performances won’t make most people outside their home country to vote for them. Since we have to vote for two idols, people

Asian Idol Winner Announced - Hady Mirza!

2007-12-17T19:13:00.000-08:00

In case you are confused (as I was), Asian Idol is a version of the singing competition featuring winners of Idol competitions from six Asian countries (India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, and Vietnam). Mirza has been given an international recording contract and a free trip around the world to watch international Idol shows.The final performance and results shows were held on

Hady Mirza - You Give Me Wings lyrics

2007-12-17T09:24:00.001-08:00

Hady Mirza - You Give Me Wings lyricsSometimes it's hard just to be yourselfI know you knowSo close to tears wanting to give upI felt all alone.....But now you're here right by my sideAnd I just want you to knowYou give me wings when I'm fallingYou lift me up when I'm downTaking me high touching the skyYeah,you make me fly...Now I am stronger than I was beforeBecause of youI feel so alive and I'm

Reactions on Asian Idol Results

2007-12-17T09:10:00.000-08:00

Hady Mirza's win came as a surprise, as at least three of the judges predicted that the winner would either be Marcelo, Mohede, or Victor. There were claims that Hady may have gotten the crucial second vote outside of his home country, wherein it is claimed that votes for strong candidates were paired with weak ones like Hady and Sawant who were trailing in Asian Idol's online survey. This