IQWAL Performance In ADAM LAMBERT 'Glam Nation Tour Live in Malaysia 2010'
IQWAL HAFIZ,18, a young thriving artiste, has rise into fame locally and internationally.
The success of this young, talented and energetic artiste began his journey into the world of show business when he was only 4 years old. The dramatic rise of this super young talent has been breathtaking.
At 16, he made Malaysia proud by winning 7 International Awards in Hollywood, Los Angeles :-
* 'The Best International Artiste Award' in World Best New Talent, KODAK Theatre, Los Angeles, U.S.
* 4 Gold Medals
* 1 Silver Medal and
* 1 Hollywood Industry Award in the recent WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP OF PERFORMING ARTS in Los Angeles.
Through his history of performance IQWAL had been selected twice to represent Malaysia in World Championship of Performing Arts. He won all 5 vocal categories which included Pop, Rock, Contemporary, Open Style, Original Works.
In August 2008, again, IQWAL was invited to represent Malaysia to "The Best New Talent Award" in Kodak Theatre, Los Angeles. Here, IQWAL was crowned as "THE BEST INTERNATIONAL ARTIST". IQWAL went straight to be the best defeating all participants from all over the world such as United States Of America, Philipines, Guatemala, Africa, Mexico & Jamaica just to name few.
Iqwal has created his mark by being the first Malaysian to perform at the Kodak Theatre, Los Angeles.
This young talent, not only can dance well, but also sings in 16 languages: Italian, Spanish, Mexican Latin, Tagalog, Arabic, Hindi, Thai, Korean, Japanese, Cantonese, Mandarin, Tamil, Malay, Kadazan, Iban and English.
He plays piano, drums and acting. His first film called 'Mannan'.
Born and educated in Teluk Intan, at SRK St Anthony till Year 3 and then he moved to Kuala Lumpur and continue his studies in SK Subang, SMK Subang, Subang Music School & The Singing Shop.
Iqwal comes from an illustrious family background.
His grandmother Toh Suri Wati Puan Salasiah Din, is one of the 32 Orang Besar in Perak and was the first Woman Football Referee in Malaysia and Asia.
His grandfather, Khairuddin Hj Ahmad, currently a college lecturer, was a teacher and active in football and Vice President of the Perak Football Association.
His mother Normin Shah Khairuddin @ Myn used to sing professionally in holiday Star Cruises (SuperStar Aquarius & SuperStar Gemini) and 5 star resorts; is the guiding hand that has brought Iqwal to his current position, at the tender age of 18, to being acknowledged as one of the international star in the performing arts.
His father, Mel WINGS is one of the vocalist for Malaysia popular Rock band, WINGS.
His first singing attempt was at the age of four when his mom, first discovered his exceptional talent.
He got support from Ali XPDC vocalist and Mel Wings (ex-Wings vocalist). His hardworking mom, Myn had exposed him to International music, singing competitions and enrolled him in a prominent music school to polish his skills. Since then he has performed along side famous artists like: M. Nasir, Ramli Sarip, Zainal Abidin, Faizal Tahir, Jaclyn Victor, Adibah Noor, Sheila Majid, Khatijah Ibrahim etc., in various concerts such as Citrawarna Malaysia, Malaysian Water Festival, Citrarasa Malaysia, Festival Gendang Malaysia, Di Ambang Merdeka and Masrah Hijrah Concert, to name a few. He also performs for most of Berita Harian and Harian Metro events such as: Karnival Jom Heboh TV3, Anugerah Bintang Popular, Fiesta Media Idola, GP Joran & Perkampungan Hadhari, as a resident artist and has done so since he was 11 years old.
Iqwal has been composing songs since he was 12 years old; one entitled, 'Secangkir Kasih'.
With two albums published ~ 'IQWAL '09' and 'IQWAL 1 Malaysia', launched by The Minister Of Information, Communication & Cultural of Malaysia @ Istana Budaya, he has set his sights on more achievements.
He is in the 'Malaysian Book of Records' for, 'First Artiste To Record
1 Malaysia Songs In 6 Languages' (Malay, English, Mandarin, Tamil, Iban & Kadazan).
Iqwal is not one to rest on his laurels. To improve his standing in the entertainment world, he will continue to compose and follow in the footsteps of his idols: Sudirman and Michael Jackson, aspiring to succeed like them. Firstly he wants to record an English song in America. Many would be cynical at his ambitions but for him "nothing is impossible if one continues to pursue one's dreams".
Contact Person :
MYN,
Artiste & Corporate Affar of Empire All Star Event
Email: myn_empire@yahoo.com
Office Tel. : 03 7842 2015
Mobile : 012 3555 200
Website:
http://iqwal1malaysia.blogspot.com/
http://www.youtube.com/iqwal1malaysia
http://www.reverbnation.com/iqwal
http://www.facebook.com/iqwal
http://www.facebook.com/iqwalhafiz
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