The tenth season of ''

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'', also branded as ''AF2013'', premiered on 14 September 2013 and concluded on 17 November 2013 on the

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television channel. The season introduced

Zizan Razak Mohd Razizan bin Abdul Razak (born 3 May 1984) is a Malaysian comedian, actor, television personality and singer. He has also been a contestant in several reality television shows. Personal life Zizan was born in Dungun, Terengganu, Malaysia. He ...

as host along with the new judging panel, Edry Abdul Halim,

Sharifah Amani Sharifah Amani binti Syed Zainal Rashid Al-Yahya (born 10 June 1986), better known by her stage name Sharifah Amani, is a Malaysian actress. She is the best known for her role as Orked in Yasmin Ahmad's 'Orked' trilogy (''Sepet, Gubra'' and ' ...

and Roslan Aziz. This season is used a new format and different from previous seasons of Akademi Fantasia, this season is searching a new singing talent, both solo and duo, in Malaysia. Apart from that, this season are open to Singaporean. Unlike previous season which used Principle as head trainers, this season have "Inspirer", which include

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(Week 1-3),

Melly Goeslaw Melliana Cessy Goeslaw (born 7 January 1974) is an Indonesian singer, songwriter, composer, producer, writer and actress. She began singing while in the fifth grade, then began writing songs and took work as a backing vocalist for Elfa Seciori ...

(Week 4-6) and

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(Week 7-10). On 17 November 2013, Mohd Faizul Sany from

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was announced as the season's winner and male duo, Azhael was the runner-up.

Auditions

Auditions were held in the following cities: *The Zon Hotel, Johor Bahru - 1 & 2 June 2013 *Vistana Hotel, Penang - 8 & 9 June 2013 *Merdeka Palace Hotel, Kuching,

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- 15 & 16 June 2013 *Promenade Hotel,

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- 22 & 23 June 2013 *SACC,

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- 29 & 30 June 2013 -Candidates are free to sing any genre of song.
-Participants also can submit their entries online by submit the link of their video (which has been uploaded into

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) via AF2013's Official Website.
-Contestants were required to be between the ages of 18 to 35, and are Malaysian and Singaporean citizens.

Students

''(ages stated are at time of contest)''

Concert Summaries

Week 1

Theme: 15 Malaysian Icon
''Original Airdate: 14 September 2013'' * Eliminated: Sani

Week 2

Theme: 15 Malaysian Icon
''Original Airdate: 21 September 2013'' * Eliminated: Darren

Week 3

''Original Airdate: 29 September 2013'' * Eliminated: Iman

Week 4

''Original Airdate: 6 October 2013'' * Eliminated: Nona

Week 5

''Original Airdate: 13 October 2013'' * No Elimination

Week 6

''Original Airdate: 20 October 2013'' * Eliminated: Irmisa

Week 7

Theme: Duet
''Original Airdate: 27 October 2013'' * Eliminated: Suhada

Week 8

''Original Airdate: 2 November 2013'' ''First Round'' ''Second Round'' Battle Round * No elimination

Week 9

Theme: Solo & Rock
''Original Airdate: 10 November 2013'' * Eliminated: Azhael

Week 10 (Final)

''Original Airdate: 17 November 2013'' *Azhael was re-entered into the competition after scoring the highest votes through AFMASUK.

Elimination chart

Cast members

Hosts

- Host of concert of Akademi Fantasia * Hefny Sahad - Diari Akademi Fantasia * Hanis Zalikha - TGI AF & AF Buzz

Professional trainers

, Melly Goeslow, &

- Inspirer * Shafizawati Sharif - Vocal Presentation * Alam Wakaka & Suhaili- Choreographer * Fizz Fairuz - Drama & Acting

Judges

Edry Abdul Halim KRU was a Malaysian pop boy band formed in 1992. The group comprises three brothers, namely Datuk Norman Abdul Halim, Datuk Yusry Abdul Halim and Edry Abdul Halim'. Apart from revolutionising the Malaysian music scene with their blend of pop ...

Roslan Aziz Roslan may refer to: *Roslan Ahmad, Malaysian politician, Malacca State Executive Councillor * Wan Roslan Wan Hamat, Malaysian politician, Kelantan State Executive Councillor * Emmett Roslan Ishak, lead vocalist in Butterfingers, a Malaysian rock b ...

Season statistics

*Total number of students: 12 (14) *Oldest student: Faizul Sany, 28 years old *Youngest students: Rasmawatie Mohd Thamrin, 18 years old

References

External links

Official Site

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