Shah Rezza

Not to be confused with Reza Shah.

Yang Berhormat Mulia Tengku Sri Kelana D’Raja
Dato' Sri
Raja Rezza Shah
SSAP SJMK DSAP DIMP SK
Born
Raja Shah Zurin bin Raja Aman Shah

(1961-01-26) 26 January 1961 (age 63)
Federation of Malaya (now Malaysia)
OccupationActor
Years active1981–present
RelativesSultan Muhammad V (cousin)
Musical career
Genres
InstrumentsVocals

Yang Berhormat Mulia Tengku Sri Kelana D'Raja Dato' Sri Raja Rezza Shah bin Raja Aman Shah (born Raja Shah Zurin bin Raja Aman Shah; 26 January 1961), better known as Shah Rezza is a Malaysian actor and member of Kelantan and Perak royal family. He rose to fame in his acting career in the 1980s, and is best known for films, including Ali Setan (1985), Marah-Marah Sayang (1987) and Kolej 56 (1989).[1][2]

His appearance in the field of acting, contemporaneous with Sabree Fadzil, Ridzuan Hashim, Mustapha Kamal, Liza Abdullah, Ogy Ahmad Daud and Raja Noor Baizura.[3]

Early life

Shah Rezza was born on 26 January 1961 and is the youngest brother of two siblings.[4]

Career

Shah Rezza began his career as a model at the age of 14 in the 1970s.

He then continued his career in the entertainment industry in 1981 in the film Mangsa. Only in 1985, he became famous through the film Ali Setan directed by Tan Sri Jins Shamsuddin. Then, he was cast with Dato' M. Nasir and Pyan Habib in the film Kembara Seniman Jalanan directed by Nasir Jani in 1986.[5]

During the 1980s, Shah Rezza teamed up with other stars like Uji Rashid, Ahmad Fauzee, Faizal Hussein and others in RTM's entertainment shows Mekar Sejambak and Hiburan Minggu Ini.[6]

In 1997, he turned music producer for the album titled Pedoman, which featured spiritual songs by fellow singer-actors Nassier Wahab, Ebby Saiful, Ahmad Fauzee and Syed Sobrie.[7]

Shah Rezza developed his business acumen by forming his own company, Nusantara Gems, which planned the wedding of pop queen Dato' Sri Siti Nurhaliza and businessman Dato' Sri Khalid Mohamad Jiwa on 21 August 2006.[8]

Since 2006, he has been organising the annual International Islamic Fashion Festival, a celebration of traditional and modern fashion, and its fusion with an Islamic theme.[9][10]

Shah Rezza released a sequel album in 2013 titled Pedoman 2, which contained songs written and composed by Fauzi Marzuki, Habsah Hassan, Melly Goeslow, S. Atan and Akbar Nawab.

In addition to his career, he is also actively involved in business named Maharani D’Rimba Cafe, located in Kota Bharu, Kelantan.[11]

Shah Rezza is also the Deputy Chairman of the Sultan of Kelantan Foundation (YSK).

Personal life

Shah Rezza comes from Perak Royal Family and was raised by the family of his stepmother, Dato' Hajah Tengku Salwani binti Almarhum Sultan Yahya Petra in Kelantan.[12] He is a cousin of the Sultan of Kelantan Sultan Muhammad V.[13]

His father, the Tengku Sri Kelana D'Raja Colonel (Rtd) Dato' Raja Aman Shah bin Raja Haji Shahar Shah died on 26 January 2018.[14]

Filmography

Film

List of acting performances by Shah Rezza in film
Year Title Role Notes
1981 Mangsa Debut film appearances
1985 Ali Setan Jali
1986 Kembara Seniman Jalanan Fareez
Ali Setan 2 Jali
Balik Kampung Halim
Jejaka Perasan Agus
1987 Marah-Marah Sayang Rosdin
1988 Antara Dua Hati Joe
1989 Kolej 56 Tengku Kamil
1990 Hati Bukan Kristal Zain
2004 Pontianak Harum Sundal Malam Pembesar Istana III
2021 J2: J Retribusi Majid

Television series

Year Title Role TV channel
2015 Memori Cinta Suraya Hakim Astro Prima
Tuan Anas Mikael Pak Hamid Astro Ria
2016 Lara Aishah Farouq Astro Prima
2017 Dendam Aurora Feroz
Mr. London Miss Langkawi Encik Azman Mediacorp Suria
2018 Cinta Tiada Ganti Dato' Azizan Astro Prima
Alamatnya Cinta Tuan Herman Astro Ria
2019 Jodoh-Jodoh Annisa Hatta Astro Prima
2020 Dua Takdir Cinta Yusof Astro Prima
2021 Hati Yang Dikhianati Doktor Aman/Akhmal Mansur
Ayat-Ayat Cinta Pak Ali TV2
Suara Hati Haji Johari Astro Prima
Shah Alam 40000 Datuk Sri Yahya TV3
2022 Bila Hati Memilih Dia Ayah Adra
Bisik Bisik Gelora Hamid
Cinta Buat Dara Harun
Dia Yang Ku Jadikan Suami Dato’ Adham Astro Ria
Terima Kasih Cinta Tan Sri Rashid TV3
Kerana Cinta Itu Ada Encik Nazri
2023 Bukan Cinta Sempurna Tuan Budi Astro Ria
Luruhnya Bunga Cinta Tan Sri Izzam TV3
2024 Luruhnya Bunga Cinta 2
TBA Kau Takdirkan Bersama Pak Leman

Telemovie

List of performances by Shah Rezza in telemovies
Year Title Role TV channel
1988 Harimau Miau-Miau Amran TV1
2015 Cinta Qasidah Engku Zunur Astro Ria
2017 Siapa Dia Sebenarnya TV3
2024 Kau Takdirkan Bersama Raya Pak Leman

Television

List of appearances/performances by Shah Rezza in television
Year Title Role TV channel
1987 Mekar Sejambak TV1
Hiburan Minggu Ini

Discography

Year Album details
1997 Pedoman[15]
  • Release date: 1997
  • Label: Ambang Klasik
  • Compact disc, Cassette tape
2013 Pedoman 2[16]
  • Release date: 2013
  • Label: Nusantara Gems
  • Compact disc, Digital download

Titles, styles and honours

In April 2022, Shah Rezza was conferred the title of Tengku Sri Kelana D’Raja by his cousin Sultan Muhammad V of Kelantan with the styles as Yang Berhormat Mulia Dato' Sri Raja Rezza Shah bin Raja Aman Shah, Tengku Sri Kelana D'Raja.[17]

References

  1. ^ "Shah Rezza first found fame in the 1980s as a singer and actor. His best known films include Ali Setan, Ali Setan 2, Balik Kampung, Kolej 56, Marah-Marah Sayang, Hati Bukan Kristal, Syukur 21, and Pontianak Harum Sundal Malam". New Straits Times. Retrieved 29 March 2022.
  2. ^ "Shah Rezza mahu aktif semula pada usia 52 tahun". Perak Today. Retrieved 31 July 2018.
  3. ^ Amirah Amaly Syafaat (15 February 2015). "Berlokek demi wayang kulit". Utusan Malaysia. Retrieved 31 July 2018.
  4. ^ Zaidi Mohamad (29 August 2020). "Mitos lama karya akhir". Berita Harian. Retrieved 26 July 2021.
  5. ^ Dennis Chua (22 May 2021). "Passion for Kelantan's heritage". New Straits Times. Retrieved 10 March 2017.
  6. ^ "Naik bot buat persembahan". Perak Today. 6 January 2017. Retrieved 11 March 2017.
  7. ^ Dennis Chua (6 December 2019). "Farewell to 'Peter Pan' of Malaysian pop". New Straits Times. Retrieved 13 April 2020.
  8. ^ "About Us". Nusantara Gems. 13 July 2014. Retrieved 24 August 2021.
  9. ^ "Founder & Chairman". ISLAMIC FASHION FESTIVAL. 19 August 2015. Retrieved 24 August 2021.
  10. ^ "Akui tidak menyesal". Utusan Malaysia. 19 February 2015. Retrieved 31 July 2018. Shah Rezza kembali berlakon untuk kenal industri.
  11. ^ "Maison Raja Rezza, Exclusive Private Function House in Kota Bharu, Kelantan".
  12. ^ "2015, tahun melaksanakan impian". Utusan Malaysia. 16 April 2015. Retrieved 31 July 2018. Shah Rezza atur pelbagai rancangan.
  13. ^ Dennis Chua (10 March 2018). "Passion for Kelantan's heritage". New Straits Times. Retrieved 31 July 2018.
  14. ^ Aida Rismariza Kamarudin (26 January 2018). "Bapa Shah Rezza meninggal dunia". Utusan Malaysia. Retrieved 31 July 2018.
  15. ^ Pedoman (Media notes). Ambang Klasik. 1997. Various artists
  16. ^ Pedoman 2 (Media notes). Nusantara Gems. 2013. Various artists
  17. ^ Sharifah Mahsinah Abdullah (12 November 2022) [1]. New Straits Times.
  18. ^ a b c "Semakan Penerima Darjah Kebesaran, Bintang dan Pingat".
  19. ^ name="Istiadat">"Semakan Penerima Darjah Kebesaran, Bintang dan Pingat".
  20. ^ "Mukhriz terima darjah kebesaran Kelantan" (in Malay). Sinar Harian. 4 March 2019. Retrieved 22 May 2021.