The fourth season of Akademi Fantasia premiered on the Astro Ria television channel on 3 June 2006. The season introduced Adlin Aman Ramlie as a replacement for Kudsia Kahar, while Aznil Nawawi returned as host once again. On 5 August 2006, a native of Marang, Terengganu, Mohammad Faizal Ramly won the season, defeating runner-up Lotter P. Edwin Edin. Faizal remained the last male winner until the seventh season.
As much as 20 short-listed contestants were revealed in Tirai Akademi Fantasia, which was aired on 20 May 2006. However, all contestants were required to perform in the Prelude Concert in order to determine the final 12 contestants who would move on to the main competition in which 10 contestants would be chosen by the jury and the remaining two contestants by the audience's votes.
The weekly concerts were held in MBPJ Civic Hall while the final concert was held in Stadium Putra Bukit Jalil. This season also witnessed an elimination of a student in the first concert, an Akademi Fantasia first. The entire season attracted as much as 7.4 million votes.[1][2][3]
Richael L. Gimbang signed with EAD Entertainment and became the main vocalist of music band Estranged. In 2006, his band won the award Favourite Band at ERA Award. His group also won Best Rock and Best Video at Motorola Malaysian English Top 10.
Nur Azilah Seeron has released her first album in 2006, Realiti.
Syamsul Hirdy Muhid also known as Diddy Hirdy has his duet single released with Yanie entitled Saling Terpesona. Released his first album in 2007 and "Hilang" is in the top charts of all radio stations. Nominated for Anugerah Planet Muzik 2008 for Best New Male Artist, Anugerah Bintang Popular 2007 for Most Popular New Male Artist, Finalist for Anugerah Era 2007[Favorite Male Vocal, Favorite Duo Vocal (Saling Terpesona), Favorite Pop Song (Hilang) and Most Promising Artist].
Hazwan Haziq Rosebi appeared in several concerts organized by Istana Budaya and Ministry of Culture, Art & Heritage in Kuala Lumpur, and Jakarta.
Nur Farhan Azizan was nominated in several prestigious award in Malaysia such as in 2007 ERA Award for Favorite Female Vocal; 2007 Planet Music Award for Best New Female Artist; and also 2007 Anugerah Industri Muzik for Best New Artist and Best Vocal in Album. She has also recorded a theme song for Malam Sehati Berdansa in Astro Ria, and also a theme song for a serial drama Cinta & Keadilan entitled Kau Cinta.
Mohammad Faizal Ramly was chosen as the Ambassador for Mamee slurp in 2006. He has released his first album Datanglah in 2007.
Leez Rosli Though only admitted for a week as guest participant. She later began her career in acting in Astana Idaman. Released her single " merah itu cinta " and joining KLTV hyppinspirasi as tv host.
Lotter Petrus Edwin Edin he formed his own group consisted of his siblings known as The Divine Master. With single " Di Sampingmu" gained regular airplay amongst local radio station.
Shaz Despite not selected to 12 contestant Shahz still continue his pursuit of glory. He later released his single indiependently and hired as hotel resident artis. Shahz sadly passed away in 2021 due to bacteria infection.
Summaries
Elimination chart
Voting Result In Rank Order
Order
Weekly Concert
Prelude
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
1
Diddy
Faizal
Lotter
Farhan
Farhan
Farhan
Farhan
Farhan
Farhan
Faizal
Faizal
2
Karen
Lotter
Faizal
Faizal
Haziq
Haziq
Faizal
Faizal
Faizal
Farhan
Lotter
3
Lotter
Amirul
Farhan
Haziq
Faizal
Faizal
Haziq
Velvet
Velvet
Velvet
Farhan
4
Farhan
Salima
Amirul
Lotter
Velvet
Lotter
Lotter
Amirul
Haziq
Haziq
Haziq
5
Velvet
Farhan
Haziq
Velvet
Lotter
Amirul
Velvet
Haziq
Amirul
Lotter
Velvet
6
Rich
Karen
Salima
Amirul
Amirul
Velvet
Amirul
Lotter
7
Salima
Haziq
Velvet
Zila
Diddy
Diddy
Diddy
8
Haziq
Diddy
Zila
Diddy
Salima
Salima
9
Zila
Rich
Diddy
Salima
Zila
10
Faizal
Zila
Rich
Rich
11
Nora
Velvet
Karen
12
Amirul
Nora
The student won the competition
The student was the runner-up
The student was the first runner-up
The students were finalists
The student was eliminated
The student was the original eliminee but was saved
The students were voted by the audience to enter the competition
The student was re-entered into the competition through AFMASUK
In Week Prelude, the pool of 20 contestants were reduced to 12 who moved on to the main competition as the new AF students. However, this first call-out does not reflect their performance that first week. Additionally, Nora and Amirul were voted by the audience through SMS to enter the competition.
In Week 9, there was no elimination. Additionally, Lotter was re-entered into the competition after scoring the highest votes through AFMASUK.