Nor Zila binti Aminuddin (Jawi: نور زيل بنت أمين الدين ; IPA: [ˈnʊrˈzila ˈbinti ˈaminudɪn]; born July 31, 1966) better known by her stage name Ella, is a Malaysian musician, singer, actress, model and entrepreneur. She began her career with a local band called Moonracker in 1983 when she was 19. She left the band after two years together, continuing her career by singing at local night clubs. A local band called The Boys later approached Ella and later they become Ella & The Boys. Ella is also known as Ratu Rock (Malay for the Queen of Rock) by her fans in Malaysia.[1]
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Nor Zila binti Aminuddin نور زيل بنت أمين الدين | |
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| Born | Nor Zila binti Aminuddin (1966-07-31) July 31, 1966 (age 56) Gelugor, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia |
| Nationality | Malaysian |
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| Years active | 1985–present |
| Title | Malaysian Queen of Rock |
| Spouse | Azhar Husaini Ghazali
(m. 2012) |
| Children | Shanome Az Zahra (adopted) |
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| Musical career | |
| Genres | Rock |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Labels | WEA (now known as Warner Music Malaysia) EMI Music Malaysia |
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She attended the Tengku Ampuan Rahimah High School in Klang Valley. She started her career as a singer at local night clubs and lounges. While singing in one of those clubs, Ella was approached by a band called The Boys and later agreed to merge with them to become Ella & The Boys. On 10 June 2012, Ella and her protege, Puteri Caroline Kamel, won TV3's Mentor Season 6 talent search.[2] On 7 July 2012, Ella married Azhar Ghazali, a pilot who is 15 years younger than Ella.[3]
| Year | Title | Producer | Label |
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| 1989 | Pengemis Cinta | Ramli Sarip | WEA (now Warner Music Malaysia) |
| 1990 | Puteri Kota | Ramli Sarip | WEA (now Warner Music Malaysia) |
| Identiti | WEA (now Warner Music Malaysia) | ||
| 1991 | Mendung Tak Bererti Hujan
(for Indonesian market) |
WEA (now Warner Music Malaysia) | |
| 1992 | 30110 | Man Keedal & M. Nasir | EMI Music Malaysia |
| 1994 | Ella USA | Kyoji Yamamoto | EMI Music Malaysia |
| 1995 | 8494 | EMI Music Malaysia | |
| 1998 | El | EMI Music Malaysia | |
| 2000 | Diva Metal | EMI Music Malaysia | |
| 2001 | Ilham Bicara | EMI Music Malaysia | |
| 2003 | Simbiosis | EMI Music Malaysia | |
| 2007 | Rama Rama | ||
| 2017 | Peace.Love.Rindu |
| Year | Title | Producer | Label |
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| 1992 | Unggul | EMI Music Malaysia | |
| 1993 | Ella – Remix | EMI Music Malaysia | |
| 2005 | Ratu Rock | EMI Music Malaysia | |
| 2008 | Balada | ||
| 2009 | Greatest Hits |
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| 1991 | Ella Mood |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1991 | Bayangan Maut | Herself | Debut film appearances |
| 1993 | Pemburu Bayang | ||
| 1997 | Hanya Kawan | ||
| 2013 | KIL | Guest appearance | |
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| 2002 | Les Sekinchan | Herself | VCD |
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| 2020/2022 | The Masked Singer Malaysia | Jury | Astro Warna |
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