Ana Raffali singer-songwriter-writer-educator

Creative, confident and resourceful optimist, determined to encourage and inculcate the passion for self-directed lifelong learning in others through evidence-based learning design, digital literacy, songwriting and upstanding values.

Education & Honors

International Islamic University Malaysia

Master of Education 2018-2022

Instructional Technology

Researching and developing a narrative game to foster healthy decision making in the prevention of type 2 diabetes.

Overall GPA: 4.00/4.00

MARA University of Technology

Bachelor of Education (Honors) 2004-2009

Teaching English as A Second Language

Pioneered the submission of a computer program for teaching literature in the classroom as a final project, which received an A.

Overall GPA: 3.75/4.00

Bunkyo Gakuin University

Intercultural Exchange Program 2006

Intensive study program of Japanese history, education and culture.

MARA University of Technology

TESL Foundation 2003-2004

Overall GPA: 3.87/4.00

ACTIVITIES

The Homestay Icon for the State Of Selangor 2016

Promoting homestays all over Malaysia as a valueable tourist attraction

Ambassador for Pearl haya 2012 - 2015

Promoting an exclusive hijab brand for muslimah attire.

Spokeperson for Tesco Malaysia 2012

Promoting Tesco for a Hari Raya Campaign.

Whoa! Willow!! 2008

A play staged in Panggung Bandaraya, Kuala Lumpur. Co-scriptwriter.

Dielle the Musical 2007

A play staged in MATIC, Jalan Ampang. Backup singer.

All-Asian Intervarsity Debating Championship 2007

MARA University of Technology. Organizing committee member.

Australasian Intervarsity Debating Championship 2006

Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand. Participant.

All-Asian Intervarsity Debating Championship 2006

Universiti Putra Malaysia. Participant.

Australasian Intervarsity Debating Championship 2005

University of Queensland, Australia. Participant. Performer.

All-Asian Intervarsity Debating Championship 2005

University of Malaya. Participant.

Real UK 2004

Joined students from all over the world on a two-week study trip, discovering universities and the British culture (London, Manchester, Cardiff, Aberdeen) organized by the British Council.
ANA RAFFALI is a multi-talented artist in a class of her own. Not only is she able to write her own songs, sings and performs with the guitar, solo or with her band; she became producer, arranger and recording engineer for her own songs. Ana shares her heartfelt originals and entertains with covers of her favorite classics, keeping the audience at the edge of their seats, and swaying in time to the beat. She is also well known for her friendly persona, which would put any unsuspecting guest singer from the audience at ease, while sharing the stage for an impromptu performance.
Throughout her career as a singer-songwriter, Ana has brought baju kurung and baju kebaya to another level, walked on miles of ‘red carpet’ and performed on various platforms in the Malaysian music industry. Currently, she holds the record for the first female singer- songwriter to have won Malaysia’s biggest songwriting competition, the “Anugerah Juara Lagu” as well as the only lady to have won as singer, composer and lyricist.
With a growing number of fans that she keeps track of online via Twitter and Facebook, Ana Raffali is well-known and loved for her approachable personality. Her slews of fans are able to relate to her musical and charity works regardless of age, gender and social economic background.
Since her debut in 2008, Ana continues to harness her talents, not only as a singer-songwriter, but also as an entertainer.
She is able to perform original and cover songs most comfortably in both Bahasa Malaysia and English.
Not only has her beautiful voice pleased many, her polite manner and articulate speech from a strong education background continues to charm the audience from all walks of life.

Photo Credit

//.a.studio //About The Letter A //Astro Awani //IIUM //Instagram //NST //Wikimedia Commons