The thirteenth season of Akademi Fantasia, also branded as AF2016, premiered on 21 August 2016 and concluded on 9 October 2016 on the Astro Ria television channel. Zizan Razak returned as host along with his new partner, Alif Satar,[1][2] while Ramli M.S. continued to judge and AC Mizal joined the judging panel following the departure of Rozita Che Wan.
The professional trainers for this season were announced in a press conference for media, which include trainers from previous season, Linda Jasmine, Shahrol, Mas Idayu and Ellie Suriati.[3] AF2015 principal Edry Abdul Halim returned as Music Director, while Shake was announced as the new principal for this season.[4][5][6][7]
On 9 October 2016, Amir Syazwan Masdi was announced as the season's winner,[8][9][10][11] beating Muhammad Ammal Shafiq Osman.
Audition
AF2016 Audition Requirements (Open)
The competition is open to all Malaysians and Singaporeans aged between 18 - 35 years on 1 June 2016. - Participants must be Malaysian and Singaporean citizens and must have an Identity Card (NRIC) or Singapore Identity Card and/or passport. - One copy of Malaysian Identity Card, for Malaysian participants and Singapore Identity Card and/or Singapore Passport for Singapore participants - Two recent 4R size photographs (1 half body, 1 full photograph) from the participant; - One recent passport photo of the participant - Open for Solo performances only.
List of AF2016 Audition Songs Male Participants
Love Yourself (Justin Bieber)
Hidup dalam Mati (Syamel)
Dahsyat (Mojo)
Cinta Tak Keruan (Amigos)
Pantun Budi (Tan Sri SM Salim)
Sudah Ku Tahu (Projector Band)
Sampai Mati (Hazama)
Potret (Akim & The Majistret)
Pawana (Search)
Memori Berkasih (Achik Spin & Siti Nordiana)
List of AF2016 Audition Songs Female Participants
Flashlight (Jessie J)
Anggapanmu (Ziana Zain)
Langit Cinta (Dayang Nurfaizah)
Sakitnya Tu Disini (Cita-Citata)
Joget Sayang Di Sayang (Anita Sarawak)
Not For Sale (Stacy)
Seluruh Cinta (Dato' Siti Nurhaliza)
Pencuri Hati (Ayda Jebat)
Permata Pemotong Permata (Ella)
Memori Berkasih (Achik Spin & Siti Nordiana)
AF2016 Audition Location
15 – 17 Julai 2016
The Boulevard – St Giles Premier Hotel, Mid Valley Kuala Lumpur
"Antara Hujan dan Airmata" (Dato' Sudirman Arshad)
Safe
Asha
"Penghujung Rindu" (Dato' Jamal Abdillah)
Safe
Amir
"Mahligai Permata" (Dato' Siti Nurhaliza)
Safe
Amal
"Bisikan Asmara" (Dato' Siti Nurhaliza)
Safe
Reshma
"Aku Penghibur" (Dato' Jamal Abdullah)
Safe
Zarol
"Bukan Cinta Biasa" (Dato' Siti Nurhaliza)
Safe
Afi
"Bila Wajahmu Ku Bayangkan" (Dato' Sudirman Arshad)
Safe
Ikram
"Joget Gila Bayang" (Anita Sarawak)
Safe
Ara
"Takdir Penentu Segalanya" (Dato' Jamal Abdullah)
Safe
Eliminated: Jasper James Supayah (Jasper), Isyariana binti Che Azmi (Riana) & Zahrul Hilmi bin Badrul Hisam (Emy)
Jasper, Riana and Emy were announced as eliminated students this week. However, they were eliminated at the beginning of the concert before they could perform.
