This celebrated vocal master and a prominent soprano is actively involved in the Malaysian contemporary music scene as a singer, host for entertainment programs, and actor. She is also a well-respected judge for singing competitions such as “Gegar Vaganza”, “Anugerah Juara Lagu”, One In A Million, “Akademi Fantasia”, Bintang RTM, Mentor and international/ local choral competitions.
Syafinaz has 3 R&B pop album under her belt. “Syafinaz”, “Syafinaz… Ingin Bersamamu” and “Syyh… Syafinaz”. For both her 2nd and 3rd albums, Syafinaz was nominated the “Best Female Vocal In An Album” in the AIM (Malaysia Music Industry Awards). When Malaysia produce our very own 1st Malay Opera entitled “Puteri Saadong”, Syafinaz was cast as the main character and received an overwhelming response.
Besides singing Syafinaz was the voice lecturer at MARA University Of Technology (UiTM) Music Faculty, The National Arts Academy (Akademi Seni Budaya dan Warisan Kebangsaan – ASWARA) and The International College of Music (ICOM). At the same time Syafinaz is also the Vocal and Artistic Director for Koir Kebangsaan Malaysia (The National Choir Of Malaysia). In 2020, Syafinaz was elected as one of the Board of Directors of ASWARA.
With her excellent academic background and vast experience she was appointed by the Malaysian government to set up and run the “Permata Seni Koir” (now known as Genius Seni Koir), a platform for talented children with excellent singing ability. As the Choir Director/Conductor, Syafinaz had conducted their performances in Malaysia as well as overseas and was also invited to conduct the Vienna Boys Choir during one of their tours in Malaysia.
Beside these activities, Syafinaz has also directed programs for television, produces choir concerts, produces choir albums and vocal director/arranger for local recording artists and singers.
Among her other achievements are, “Asean Leading Performance Artist” by ASEAN Retail Chains & Franchise Federation, the “Grand Master Brand Icon Leadership Award, Asia Pacific Brands Foundation”, and was selected as one of the “Successful People in Malaysia” by The British Publishing House, London and “The Most Admired Leaders Of Asia Award 2019” by Herald Global, India.
A favourite performer at gala ceremonies and major events, Syafinaz has performed at the ‘World Economic Forum’ in Davos Switzerland, the World Expo in Zaragoza, Spain, Dubai World Expo 2020, SEA GAMES in Vientiane, Laos and many more. She was also invited to perform in front of Prince Albert of Monaco in conjunction with Islamic Fashion Festival (IFF) in Monte Carlo, Monaco and at Astana, Kazakhstan. Syafinaz was also invited to perform with The Romanian Radio National Orchestra, at the Malaysian Philharmonic Hall and for Mr. Barack Obama (the President of The United States Of America, first official visit to Malaysia) at the State Banquet.
Syafinaz was awarded the Darjah Kebesaran Panglima Mahkota Wilayah (P.M.W) medal which carries the title “Datuk” from HRH The King for her work and passion in the music industry and education.