Danial Zaini

Mohamad Danial bin Mohd Zaini or better known as Danial Zaini (born 27 September 1993) is a Malaysian comedian, actor, singer, lyricist, host and radio presenter. He is the champion of Lawak Solo He became the husband of Yasmine Umaira binti Yahya with one word on 2 July 2022.

Personal life

Danial Zaini, or his real name Mohamad Danial bin Mohd Zaini, was born in Bayan Baru, Penang. He moved to Kuala Lumpur at the age of 19 and continued his studies in Broadcasting and Film at Kuala Lumpur Metropolitan University (KLMUC). Before he was known as an artist, he worked as a Production Crew and was the Director in the music video of Singer Encik Mimpi in the song Ayuh Tinggalkan Dia in 2014. He once worked for the big company Utusan Melayu Berhad as a Cameraman before participating in the reality TV competition produced by Astro Lawak Solo in 2016 and was crowned Champion. Danial is the only comedian to win all of Astro's comedy programs, namely Juara Lawak Solo, Muzikal Lawak Superstar (season 2) and Maharaja Lawak Mega 2021.

Discography

Single

Year

Title

Composer

Lyricist

Defects

2018

Siti Bilang Cuti

Harry Caliph

Peter Parker

2019

Siti Bilang Raya

Himself

Syawal Menjelang (feat. Datu All Star)

Mr. Yin

2020

Poyo (feat. Santesh & Noki K-Clique)

Himself, Mr. Yin & Noki K-Clique

Ujian

Hadi Rumnan

Himself & Hadi Rumnan

Ku Tak Rela

Hello Rumnan

OST Ryan Aralyn

2022

Hati

Himself

2024

Bianglala

Danial Zaini & Hadi Rumnan Daniel Zaini

Movies

Year

Title

Character

Notes

2020

Syif Malam Raya

Majid

First film

2021

Selamat Hari X Jadi

Parpu

2022

Hantu Tenggek

Usop

2023

Sumpahan Malam Raya

Adam

Polis Evo 3

Security Officer

Special appearance

Drama

Year

Title

Character

TV Channel

Notes

2019

Family Spy

Dr. Kaos/Dr. Kaos Junior

Astro Ceria

First drama

2022

Mechamato (season 2)

Garamsey

Various

Voice actors

Telefilm

Year

Title

Character

TV Channel

Notes

2020

Balik Ke Idok

Astro Ria

Raya telefilm with the Heart group

Television

Year

Title

Role

Group

TV Channel

Notes

Results

2016

Lawak Solo

Participants

Astro Warna

Champion

2017

Maharaja Lawak Mega 2017

Eliminated week 5

Super Spontan Superstar 2017

Tengiling Taiko

Eliminated week 5

2019

Muzikal Lawak Superstar (season 1)

Heart

with Azmi Saat & Ezad Lazim

Eliminated week 7

Pop! Express

Guest Artist

TV3

Wanita Hari Ini

Guest Artist

1 January

2020

December 15

Muzikal Lawak Superstar (season 2)

Participants

Heart

with Azmi Saat & Ezad Lazim

Champion

H-Live

Guest Artist

Astro Ria

MeleTOP

StalkeRIA

Host

2021

MeleTOP

Guest Artist

Malaysia Hari Ini

TV3

13 January

Suara Viral 2.0

Host

Astro Prima

With Naim Daniel

Betul ke Bohong Kuasa 2?

Guest Artist

Diva AA

Astro Warna

Episode 2

(Win) 2 Marks (Draw) 1 Mark (Lose) 0 Marks (Version 1) 0 Marks (Version 2) 7 Marks

Ceria Popstar 2021

Astro Ceria

With Shiha Zikir

Maharaja Lawak Mega 2021

Participants

Tiro

Astro Warna

with Sharif Zero & Syaiful Zero

Champion

Punchline DAC

Guest Artist

Gema Lawak Superstar

Participant

Qholbu

with Azmi Saat & Shamsul Ghau Ghau

Selamat Malam Malaysia

Guest Artist

January 30

2022

Gegar Vaganza (season 9)

Guest Host

Astro Ria

with Elly Mazlein

MeleTOP

Guest Artist

All Together Now Malaysia (season 2)

Jury

Wanita Hari Ini

Guest Artist

TV3

April 4

September 10

2023

January 16

2024

The Masked Singer Malaysia (season 4)

Participant (The Deer)

Astro Warna

February 18

3rd place

Yak Yak Yey!

2024

Muzikal Lawak Superstar (season 4)

Participants

Sarkas

with Acap S & Shashic Iewan

Winner

Radio

Year

Title

Station

2017 – 31 December 2022

ERA Solo, ERA D'Boyz, Petang ERA & Port ERA

Era

Awards and nominations

  • Winner - Lawak Solo 2016
  • Winner - Muzikal Lawak Superstar (season 2) - Heart Group
  • Winner - Maharaja Lawak Mega 2021 - Tiro Group
  • Winner - Muzikal Lawak Superstar (season 4) - Sarkas Group

Year

Award

Category

Results

2023

35th Daily News Popular Star Award

Popular Viral Video