Khairil Azam bin Pilus (b. 15 November 1985), better known by his stage name Aril or Aril AF7, is a versatile Malaysian entertainer. He first gained national attention as the first runner‑up on Akademi Fantasia Season 7 in 2009, where he earned 22% of over 4.2 million votes and made a comeback via public vote �. en.wikipedia.org +7 Since then, Aril has built a multifaceted career as a singer, actor, dancer, and TV host �. He’s appeared in TV dramas like Kau dan Aku, hosted entertainment shows including Trek Selebriti and CCTV, and pursued his passion for dance as part of the Melbourne Shuffle scene, even performing with the group Hardstyle Republic �. en.wikipedia.org en.wikipedia.org +3