ALPHA: Meet The 7 Members Of Astro's New Boy Group From 'Big Stage Alpha'
We got a new boy group in the house! After eight long weeks, the Astro singing competition 'Big Stage Alpha' has found its winners – and all seven members of its new boy group, ALPHA! The group is composed of the Top 7 contestants of the show, selected by the show's panel of judges and the public.
Following their formation, the group released their first single, 'Mona Lisa (Bang Bang)', and are set to perform at 'Big Stage Alpha' judge Hael Hussaini's solo concert at Zepp Kuala Lumpur later this August. Before they take the stage, let's learn more about the members of ALPHA.
Izat
Full Name: Izat Ibrahim
Position: Main Vocal
Birthday: 18 October 1990
Nationality: Singaporean
Vibe: Introspective & Adaptive
Final Position On Big Stage: 6th Place
Instagram: @/izthatizat
Rizal
Full Name: Muhd Rizal Azhiman Mohd Rasid
Position: Lead Vocal
Birthday: 3 September 1995
Nationality: Bruneian
Vibe: Ethereal, Kind, Spiritual Center of The Group
Final Position On Big Stage: 3rd Place
Instagram: @/rizal_rasid
Ray-D
Full Name: Ariff Hilmi Muhammad Amir
Position: Main Dancer
Birthday: 10 April 2005
Nationality: Malaysian
Vibe: Flirty & Playful
Final Position On Big Stage: 2nd Place/Runner-up
Instagram: @/rayyyd._
Ariel
Full Name: Muhammad Fhazrill Fesol
Position: Main Rapper
Birthday: 28 August 1998
Nationality: Malaysian
Vibe: Crowd Puller & Fashion King
Final Position On Big Stage: 1st Place/Champion
Instagram: @/arielfesol
Daniel
Full Name: Daniel Sher Aaron Bahadur
Position: Leader
Birthday: 28 June 1990
Nationality: Malaysian
Vibe: Strategy & Precision
Final Position On Big Stage: 4th Place
Instagram: @/thedanielsher
Sky
Full Name: Muhammad Afiq Asyraaf Mohd Azli
Position: Maknae (Youngest)
Birthday: 1 December 2006
Nationality: Malaysian
Vibe: Playful, Chaotic Energy
Final Position On Big Stage: 7th Place
Instagram: @/afiqsky_
Araff
Full Name: Muhammad Amirull Hasraff Mohd Pilus
Position: Visual
Birthday: 23 February 2006
Nationality: Malaysian
Vibe: Energetic & Ambitious
Final Position On Big Stage: 5th Place
Who's your favourite member from ALPHA? Check out their single, 'Mona Lisa (Bang Bang)' below:
Sources: Twitter, Instagram
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