Introduction
Khairil Azam Pilus (born 15 November 1985), is a Malaysian singer, actor, dancer and TV host, also known by his stage name of Aril.
Career
Akademi Fantasia
Aril joined and became 1st runner-up of the seventh season of Akademi Fantasia, receiving 22% percent of over 4.2 million votes although he was eliminated on the 7th week of the competition, but he was voted back-in by the competition by 'AFMASUK' of the voters, and won the 2nd place in the season 7 final round in May 2009.
Actor & host
Aril is also an actor, starring alongside another seventh season, student, Akim and past fifth season winner, Mila Jirin in TV show called Kau dan Aku.
He also has a lead role in telemovie call Shuffle Milikku which recently premiered in Astro.
Aril is also the new TV host for Trek Selebriti.
In his singing career, he recently has two released singles: Toksik and Menatap Matamu. Along with show alums Mawi, Mila, Stacy, Hafiz, Akim, Isma and Yazid, Pilus now has his "chart-topping songs" released in a compilation album by Era FM.
Songs performed on Akademi Fantasia
| Week | Instructed Songs | Original Artist | Result # |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | "Rahsia Perempuan" | Ari Lasso | 4 |
| Week 2 | ""Benar-Benar" "Robot" | Adam Adam | 3 |
| Week 3 | "Andainya Aku Pergi Dulu" | Alleycats | 4 |
| Week 4 | "Lakaran Kehidupan" | Siti Nurhaliza | 7 |
| Week 5 | "Aku dan Dirimu" with Marsha | Ari Lasso & Bunga Citra Lestari | 7 |
| Week 6 | "Yang Pernah" | Estranged | 4 |
| Week 7 | "Nakal" | Gigi | 7(eliminated) |
| Week 8 | "(none)" | - | - |
| Week 9 | "(none)" | - | - |
| Finale | "Kasih Tak Sayang" "Toksik" | Padi Aril | 2 |
Hardstyle Republic
Aril is known as 'Ajam' the Gambler in the Melbourne Shuffle group 'Hardstyle Republic'. Outside of Malaysian showbiz, he has his own shuffling scene fan-base who are international followers from YouTube.