(The Malay Mail)
FORMER Akademi Fantasia 5 hopeful Wan Nurul Zhana, who was shrouded in controversy when nude photos allegedly of her were circulated over the Internet, knows the culprit.
FORMER Akademi Fantasia 5 hopeful Wan Nurul Zhana, who was shrouded in controversy when nude photos allegedly of her were circulated over the Internet, knows the culprit.
In an exclusive interview with Weekend Mail, the 23-year-old said she was informed of the culprit’s identity by the police.
“I was informed by the police about the matter recently. They called and asked whether I knew this person. I had the shock of my life finding out who the culprit was as we went to the same college,” she said.
“The police asked whether I wanted to pursue the matter, but after a lot of thought, I decided that it was pointless.
“It wouldn’t help me much as the damage has been done. For me, it’s already in the past. What’s more important now is the future,” she said.
Zana, however, refused to divulge details of the culprit, whom she claimed had distributed super-imposed pictures of her in the nude.
“I have nothing to hide as I’m not guilty.
“However, like I said earlier, it’s past and I would rather not dwell on it because what’s more important now is for me to clear my name and look ahead in establishing a career in the entertainment industry.”
And things are looking good for her.
She is working with Suria FM as a radio presenter, going on air every weekday from 8pm to 11pm.
“I received a call from Suria FM programme manager K.C. Ismail in April to inform me that the station’s chief operating officer, Engku Emran Engku Zainal Abidin, wanted to see me as they were interested in having me as a presenter.
“I went to see them and things just snowballed from there,” she said.
Contrary to some reports, this was not her first time as a radio presenter.
Before her short stint with Akademi Fantasia, Zana worked with Traxx FM for two years.
“I’m the type who likes to talk a lot and I feel more comfortable being behind the scene than in the limelight. And I think radio hosting is something that I really enjoy doing,” she said.
When asked why she enrolled in Akademi Fantasia if radio hosting is her true calling, Zana said: “I know I can sing but never once thought I would actually one day try out for it.
“I mean, if I really wanted to become a singer, I would have gone for the earlier auditions. However, because of persistent cajolling from my friends and my curiosity to see what I’m capable of, I decided to give it a go.”
On whether she would pursue a career in singing, Zana replied in the positive provided there’s an offer.
“Yes, I love singing but I’m not going to go out of the way to try to get a record deal.
“If there’s an offer, I would consider it.”
Source: The Malay Mail
The alleged super-imposed photo of Wan Nurul Zhana in nude (below). For me, it appears to be a very good fake. You be the judge of it. The photo is obtained from internet. The authenticity of the photos is questionable.
Saturday, 23 June 2007
I know who did it! : Wan Nurul Zhana Sex Scandal
Monday, 11 June 2007
Nude controversy: Wan Nurul Zhana claims laptop stolen
Former Akademi Fantasia Season Five (AF5) contestant Wan Nurul Zhana Wan Mohd Hanizan, in her police report lodged last Friday, claimed that her car was broken into and her laptop stolen.
A police source revealed that, according to the report, the incident took place in Damansara in early January.
The source said Wan Nurul Zhana, fondly known as Zana, also claimed the laptop contained important documents and her personal photo collection.
The source added that Zana, who is embroiled in the nude picture controversy, wanted to clear her name and urged police to nab the culprit.
Shah Alam police chief ACP Abdul Wahab Embong confirmed the police report.
However, he declined comment on the content of Zana¡¦s laptop.
We are investigating the case and do not want to jeopardise it,¡¨ he said, adding that they are also looking into whether there is an element of blackmail in the case.
It was reported this week that Shah Alam police was investigating the case under Section 509 of the Penal Code for insulting the modesty of a person.
It was reported that Zana lodged her report at Petaling Jaya police station last Friday, but the case was referred to Shah Alam police as AF5 contestants live in the Hicom Industrial Estate in Section 26, Shah Alam.
It was also learned that as of this week, Zana had yet to give her statement to Shah Alam police.
The Malay Mail had, on Monday, front-paged a report on Zana¡¦s nude picture controversy.
It was reported that the 23-year-old lass had pulled out from the show last Saturday, prompting speculation that it was due to the circulation of the nude pictures on the Internet.
AF5 executive producer Bob Azrai had said Zana had lodged the report after she quit the show.
He was also quoted as saying that Zana had cited pressure as the reason behind her action.
In early reports Zana denied that the pictures were of her.
The 23-year-old, who has denied that several 'revealing' pictures are that of her, told The Malay Mail late last week. She told the media that she would, "get in touch if (there¡¦s) anything (I want to comment on)."
"Hi there. Sorry, didn't mean to offend anybody (for not answering the calls). I didn't like the idea of you getting my number without my permission. Will get in touch if anything.. ..thanks for the concern," was her text reply to this reporter who tried talking to her without success last week.
Her three cell phone lines were switched off, and attempts to reach her home were unsuccessful.
She only responded when The Malay Mail texted her twice to seek her comments on several pictures posted on the Internet.
Akademi Fantasia executive producer Bob Azrai, commenting on the sudden withdrawal of the deejay and part-time emcee and singer from the first weekly concert last Saturday night, said the matter was "out of our hands".
"It's now a police case, and it's out of our hands. She asked to be allowed to leave the show, citing stress and personal problems. Fans of the programme can tell from the daily Diari Akademi Fantasia that she's been under a lot pressure of late, and has been crying since Wednesday."
When asked if it had anything to do with the circulation of nude pictures on the Internet, supposedly of hers, Bob initially said he did not know.
However, when pointed out that the pictures had surfaced about the same time Wan Nurul started showing signs of stress, Bob admitted that the pictures had an impact on her.
"We did tell her what was happening outside (the academy)," he said, adding that he did not know if the pictures had infl uenced Wan Nurul's decision.
Bob said Wan Nurul, or better known as Zana, had lodged a police report after her exit from the programme.
"We had notified her of what was happening because we wanted to get the truth. She denied being the one in those pictures," Bob said.
However the filing of the recent police report over the stolen laptop seems to confirm that the nude pictures are in fact genuine photos of Wan Nurul Zhana.
Zana's initial denial that the pictures were not even her does not mend well with the fact that the starlet is now distancing and covering herself in release of the photos by filing the report with the police over a stolen laptop.
Source (R Rated Site) : ASG

