Akademi Fantasia (season 6)
The sixth season of Akademi Fantasia premiered on 22 March 2008 and concluded on 24 May 2008 on the Astro Ria television channel. Fauziah Ahmad Daud returned as a judge and was joined by new judge Ning Baizura, who replaced Hattan and Fauziah Latif. The season introduced AC Mizal as host, replacing Aznil Nawawi. The promotional catchphrase of this season is "Bring Out The Superstar Talent In You".
A few major changes were made this season. The show is eligible for Malaysian citizens aged from 18–45 years old, unlike the previous five seasons which were eligible for those who aged from 18–27 years old. The number of contestants was also decreased to 14, from 16 since Season 5.
The winner was 18-year-old Stracie Angie Anam, from Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, who became the youngest contestant ever to win the competition, beating Mohammad Idris Mohd. Zaizizi. She won prizes worth MYR733,734 which comprised a four-room bungalow at A'Famosa Villa D'Lagos, Melaka, a Peugeot 307XS car, cash worth MYR25,000, holiday package of 7 days and 5 nights at South Africa, holiday package to Italy, Sony PlayStation Portable and a trophy.
This season drew an overall 3.8 million votes which displayed a significant decrease from the previous season.
Auditions
For Season 6, the auditions were held in the following cities:- ASTRO, Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur - 12 January & 13 January
- Crowne Plaza Riverside, Kuching, Sarawak - 17 January & 18 January
- Kompleks Asia City, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah - 17 January & 18 January
- Kompleks Mawar, Johor Bahru, Johor - 26 January & 27 January
- Gurney Hotel, Pulau Pinang - 26 January & 27 January
- ASTRO, Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur - 2 February & 3 February
List of songs during auditions
- Persis Mutiara – Mila AF5
- Rindu Merindu – Fauziah Idris
- Jika Kau Kekasih – Linda Nanuwil
- Ya atau Tidak – Erra Fazira
- Salam Untuk Kekasih – Nadia
- Setiaku Korban – Fauziah Latiff
- Unfaithful – Rihanna
- Menaruh Harapan – Zaiton Sameon
- Akhirnya Kini Pasti – Anita Sarawak
- Pastikan – Siti Nurhaliza
- Langit Biru – Mawi
- Fantasia Bulan Madu – Amy Search
- Kasihnya Laila – Jinbara
- Joget Angan Tak Sudah– Jay Jay
- It’s Gonna Be Me – 'N Sync
- Izinku Pergi – Kaer Azami
- La Camisa Negra – Juanes
- Kisah Kau dan Aku – Alleycats
- Ku Juga Mencintai Dirimu – Saiful
- Azura – Jamal Abdillah
Concert summaries
Week 1
Original Airdate: 22 March 2008- Guest judge: Ajai
Week 2
- Guest judge: Aidit Alfian
Week 3
- Guest judge: Adlin Aman Ramlie
Week 4
- Guest judge: Adlin Aman Ramlie
Week 5
- Guest judge: Hetty Koes Endang
Week 6
- Guest judges: Adlin Aman Ramlie & Adnan Abu Hassan
Week 7
- Guest judges: Adlin Aman Ramlie & Tiara Jacquelina
Week 8
- Guest judge: Ida Nerina
Week 9
- Guest judge: Afdlin Shauki
Week 10
- Guest judge: Adlin Aman Ramlie
Students
| Student | Age | Hometown | Rank |
| Marliyana Binti Omar Walid | 24 | Kuala Kangsar, Perak | 14th |
| Ika Nabila Binti Abdul Rahim | 19 | Pulau Pinang | 13th |
| Lutfyah Binti Sheikh Omar | 23 | Johor Bahru, Johor | 12th |
| Muhammad Shauqi Naaim Bin Salmi | 18 | Gerik, Perak | 11th |
| Muhammad Faisal Bin Abdullah | 21 | Kuala Lumpur | 10th |
| Siti Norsaida Binti Tarudin | 32 | Kuala Lipis, Pahang | 9th |
| Hairina Binti Abd Halim | 44 | Selangor | 8th |
| Mohamad Aliff Bin Mohd Razali | 22 | Pulau Pinang | 7th |
| Stanley Maringai David Impi | 25 | Kuching, Sarawak | 6th |
| Nadia Haswani Binti Hasnan | 18 | Kuala Lumpur | 5th |
| Khairul Nizam Bin Baharom | 31 | Johor Bahru, Johor | 4th |
| Ahmad Nubhan Bin Ahmad | 22 | Kuala Pilah, Negeri Sembilan | 3rd |
| Mohammed Idris Bin Mohd. Zaizizi | 22 | Gerik, Perak | Runner-up |
| Stracie Angie Anam | 18 | Kota Kinabalu, Sabah | Winner |
Summaries
Elimination chart
- In week 3, the theme of the concert was rock ballad. Additionally, there was a double elimination.
- In week 4, the Principal gave a new song to Stacy which was composed especially for her for due to her significant improvement in the past three concerts. However, it was later found out that the song was a cover song by Bob AF2 which is entitled "Cinta Terhalang".
- In week 7, the concert was held at Panggung Sari, Istana Budaya. The theme of the concert was original motion picture soundtrack.
- Week 8 featured a non-elimination concert. The accumulated votes were forwarded to the following week.
Cast members
Hosts
- AC Mizal - Host of AF Concert
- Sarimah Ibrahim - Host of AF Diary
- Zainal Alam Kadir - Host of AF Diary EXT
Professional Trainers
- Ramli M.S. - Principal & Music Director
- Shafizawati Sharif - Vocal Technical
- Siti Hajar Ismail - Vocal Presentation
- Genervie Kam - Music & Vocal
- Linda Jasmine - Choreographer
- Fatimah Abu Bakar - English Language & Motivator
- Fauziah Nawi - Drama & Presentation
- Anita Sarawak - Stage Presentation
- Jasmi Rejab - Fashion Stylist
Judges
- Fauziah Dato' Ahmad Daud
Season statistics
- Total number of students: 14
- Oldest student: Hairina Abdul Halim, 44 years old
- Youngest students: Nadia Haswani Hasnan & Stracie Angie Anam, both 18 years old
- Tallest student: Muhammad Shauqi Naaim Salmi, 6'0"
- Shortest student: Nadia Haswani Hasnan, 4'9"
- Heaviest student: Mohammad Idris Zaizizi, 172 lbs
- Lightest students: Ika Nabila Abdul Rahim & Siti Norsaida Tarudin, both 106 lb
- Students with the most collective highest votes: Stracie Angie Anam, 5 times
- Students with the most consecutive highest votes: Mohammad Alif Mohd Razali & Stracie Angie Anam, both 2 times
- Top 3's vote mean : Stracie Angie Anam - 1.67, Mohammad Idris Zaizizi - 4.0, Ahmad Nubhan Ahmad - 4.90
- Top 3's vote median : Stracie Angie Anam - 2, Mohammad Idris Zaizizi - 4, Ahmad Nubhan Ahmad - 5
- Student with the most collective bottom two appearances: Lutfyah Sheikh Omar & Hairina Abdul Halim, both 3 times
- Student with the most consecutive bottom two appearances: Lutfyah Sheikh Omar & Hairina Abdul Halim, both 3 times
- Students with no bottom two appearances: Ahmad Nubhan Ahmad, Mohammad Idris Zaizizi & Stracie Angie Anam