Ernie Zakri Biography: Instagram, Net Worth, Age, Songs Height, Ethnicity, Religion, Albums

Nur Ernie Shahirah binti Zakri, better known as Ernie Zakri, is a Malaysian singer, actress, and vocal teacher renowned for her powerful soprano vocals and emotional ballads in pop and contemporary Malay music.

She rose to fame winning Bintang RTM in 2009 and achieved major success through duets with Syamel, including award-winning hits like Aku Cinta, while expanding into acting and family concerts with relatives Ziana Zain and Anuar Zain.

Profile

• Full Name: Nur Ernie Shahirah binti Zakri
• Stage Name: Ernie Zakri
• Born: 23 June 1992
• Age: 33 years old
• Birthplace: Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
• Nationality: Malaysian
• Occupation: Singer, Actress, and Vocal Teacher
• Height: Unknown
• Parents: Rafiaah Mohamed ,Zakri Ahmad
• Siblings: Nur Ilyanie
• Spouse: Syamel (m. 2021)
• Children: Nur Khawla Soleha
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $5 million

Early Life and Education

Nur Ernie Shahirah binti Zakri was born on June 23, 1992, in the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. She grew up in a musical family with parents Rafiaah Mohamed and Zakri Ahmad, a drummer, and is the niece of singers Ziana Zain and Anuar Zain through her mother.

She has one sibling, Nur Ilyanie. She attended SMK (P) Methodist in Kuala Lumpur and earned a degree in Music from Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Shah Alam, later pursuing a Master’s in Music from University of Malaya. Her ethnicity is Malay, and she practices Islam.

Career

Nur Ernie Shahirah binti Zakri began her career winning the national singing competition Bintang RTM in 2009 at age 17, becoming its youngest champion and releasing her debut album shortly after.

Early releases built a foundation, but she faced challenges gaining widespread traction until collaborations emerged.

Her breakthrough came in 2017 winning the reality show Duostar with Syamel, leading to the duet Aku Cinta that earned Best Vocals at Anugerah Juara Lagu 32 in 2018.

She followed with hits like Ku Bersuara, Takkan Terlerai, and ventured into voice acting for Upin & Ipin films and television dramas.

Ernie Zakri performed the Visit Malaysia 2026 theme song Surreal Experiences and joined the family concert Empat Live in Kuala Lumpur with Ziana Zain, Anuar Zain, and Syamel.

Her commanding vocals and consistent releases have cemented her influence in Malaysian music.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @erniezakri

Personal Life

Nur Ernie Shahirah binti Zakri married fellow singer Syamel, also known as Syameel Aqmal Mohd Fodzly, on March 22, 2021, after meeting through Duostar. The couple welcomed their daughter, Nur Khawla Soleha, on February 22, 2022.

Ernie balances family life with her career, often sharing glimpses of married bliss and motherhood while maintaining strong ties to her extended musical family.

Discography

• Aku Cinta (2017)
• Ku Bersuara (2018)
• Takkan Terlerai (2019)
• Hal Hebat (2022)
• Masing Masing (2023)

Net Worth

Nur Ernie Shahirah binti Zakri has an estimated net worth of $5 million. Her primary sources of income include music sales and streaming royalties from award-winning singles and duets, live concert performances, acting roles in television and film, vocal teaching, and brand endorsements.