Scha Alyahya, recognised as one-half of Malaysia’s celebrity power couple, holds a dominant presence on Malaysian social media, boasting 6.6 million followers on Instagram. With her flair for fashion, this consummate style icon is one of the most sought-after influencers in the country, frequently gracing the front rows of both local and international fashion shows. Her most recent appearance at the Venice Film Festival showcased a stunning local Alia Bastamam gown on the red carpet. Notching up nearly two decades in the entertainment industry, Scha continues to stun audiences with her on-screen versatility, notably seen in the recent action blockbuster Air Force The Movie: Selagi Bernyawa.

A native of Kedah, Scha initially considered a career in IT, and worked as an air stewardess for AirAsia before she became a huge star. She got her big break after winning the Dewi Remaja magazine-sponsored beauty pageant in 2006, after which she was offered a role in the film Antoofighter: Amukan Drakulat! two years later. This led to countless more movie roles, including Histeria and Evolusi KL Drift 2. On television, she became equally ubiquitous, memorably in the highly-rated TV series Awan Dania, which made her a household name.

She met her partner in life and business Awal while co-hosting the reality dancing television show Sehati Berdansa, and after three years of courtship they tied the knot in 2012. Their daughter Lara Alana Awaluddin, who was born two years later, is also a social media star like her parents with 4.1 million followers. The couple also have a second child, daughter Lyla Amina.