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Shawn Baharin
By Fildza | 15 09 2000Shawn Baharin is a newcomer to the music scene. But if you didn’t know, he comes from a family of singers! Following
in the footsteps of his brother, Tengku Sharom
(of the Asia Bagus fame) and his little sister, Anis Suraya.
He is known as the Ricky Martin of Malaysia for the Latin concept that is found in his album, “Melodi Hati”. He feels that it isn’t fair for the listeners to call him that just because he sings Latin songs. In fact, in an interview he said that he was already singing Latin songs even before Ricky Martin exploded into the scene! He hates being tagged like that and believes that people think that he took it as a ticket to instant stardom. What listeners do not know is that he has sacrificed a lot to get to where he is now.
He admits that the winning of “Best New Artiste” at the recent AIM is indeed the sweetest thing that has ever happened to him since becoming a recording artiste. Still, he is not contented with the quality of his performances. “I am a perfectionist,” admitted Shawn.
Citing Luis Miguel as his favourite artiste, he dreams of meeting the man in person. It is the Mexican’s romantic songs that attracted Shawn to him.
If Shawn Baharin wasn’t a singer, he would be a teacher! He ever considered the profession after obtaining his degree. The reason behind that? He loves to share experiences with other people especially with the younger generation.
Profile of Shawn Baharin
| Full
name: |
YM Tengku Shamsul Baharin Bin YM Tengku Sulaiman |
| Date
of Birth: |
2 Octiber 1973 |
| Place
of Birth: |
Kuala Terengganu |
| Height: |
1.85m |
| Star: |
Libra |
| Qualifications: |
Business Administration (Hons),University of Luton Bedfordshire, UK |
| Fav.pastime: |
Reading, jet skiing and singing |
| Fav.drink: |
Apple juice and Diet Coke |
| Fav.food: |
Fried kway teow |
| Fav.colours: |
Black and blue |
| Fav.genre:
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Pop Latin and R&B |
| Fav.singers: |
Luis Miguel, Luther Vandross, Mariah Carey, Sudiirman, Anita Sarawak,
Ziana Zain and Anuar Zain |
| Awards: |
Best Performance Award – RTM Merdekarama; 1999
Grade Distinction for the 1997 Voice Recital held by the Singing Shop Sdn Bhd.
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