12 Facts About Awie

Awie is considered one of the greatest Malaysian vocalist of all time.

Awie ventured into Acting and starred in Pemburu Bayang alongside the future Queen of Rock Ella in 1993.

Awie's career slowed down in early 2000s but he still appeared in many movies - mainly comedies.

Awie rejoined Wings to record two more albums and became one of few artist in Malaysia to record studio albums in four different decades.

At the early age of 17, Awie worked at Panggung Anniversary, Kuala Lumpur.

Awie left the band in 1993 after reported disagreements with Ali Bakar, and pursued a career as a solo artist and actor.

Awie re-joined Wings in 2002 after lukewarm fan response to his replacements Mus and Mel.

On top of that, Awie had joined the band Samudera Astana.

Awie began his acting career in 1992 with the film Pemburu Bayang.

Awie was engaged to Miss Malaysia Erra Fazira, his co-star in Sembilu.

Awie married again in 2016 to Sharifah Ladyana Syed Samsuddin at Songkhla, Thailand.

In November 2021, Awie was ordered by the Malaysian Court of Appeal to pay RM80,000 in damages for the assault and battery of ex-wife Rozana Misbun.