Akademi Fantasia season 13

The thirteenth season of Akademi Fantasia, also branded as AF2016, premiered on 21 August 2016 and concluded on 9 October 2016 on the Astro Ria television channel. Zizan Razak returned as host along with his new partner, Alif Satar, while Ramli M.S. continued to judge and AC Mizal joined the judging panel following the departure of Rozita Che Wan.

The professional trainers for this season were announced in a press conference for media, which include trainers from previous season, Linda Jasmine, Shahrol, Mas Idayu and Ellie Suriati. AF2015 principal Edry Abdul Halim returned as Music Director, while Shake was announced as the new principal for this season.

On 9 October 2016, Amir Syazwan Masdi was announced as the season's winner,   beating Muhammad Ammal Shafiq Osman.

Audition
The competition is open to all Malaysians and Singaporeans aged between 18 - 35 years on 1 June 2016. - Participants must be Malaysian and Singaporean citizens and must have an Identity Card (NRIC) or Singapore Identity Card and/or passport. - One copy of Malaysian Identity Card, for Malaysian participants and Singapore Identity Card and/or Singapore Passport for Singapore participants - Two recent 4R size photographs (1 half body, 1 full photograph) from the participant; - One recent passport photo of the participant - Open for Solo performances only.
 * AF2016 Audition Requirements (Open)


 * List of AF2016 Audition Songs Male Participants
 * 1) Love Yourself (Justin Bieber)
 * 2) Hidup dalam Mati (Syamel)
 * 3) Dahsyat (Mojo)
 * 4) Cinta Tak Keruan (Amigos)
 * 5) Pantun Budi (Tan Sri SM Salim)
 * 6) Sudah Ku Tahu (Projector Band)
 * 7) Sampai Mati (Hazama)
 * 8) Potret (Akim & The Majistret)
 * 9) Pawana (Search)
 * 10) Memori Berkasih (Achik Spin & Siti Nordiana)


 * List of AF2016 Audition Songs Female Participants
 * 1) Flashlight (Jessie J)
 * 2) Anggapanmu (Ziana Zain)
 * 3) Langit Cinta (Dayang Nurfaizah)
 * 4) Sakitnya Tu Disini (Cita-Citata)
 * 5) Joget Sayang Di Sayang (Anita Sarawak)
 * 6) Not For Sale (Stacy)
 * 7) Seluruh Cinta (Dato' Siti Nurhaliza)
 * 8) Pencuri Hati (Ayda Jebat)
 * 9) Permata Pemotong Permata (Ella)
 * 10) Memori Berkasih (Achik Spin & Siti Nordiana)

15 – 17 Julai 2016
 * AF2016 Audition Location
 * The Boulevard – St Giles Premier Hotel, Mid Valley Kuala Lumpur

Students
Ages stated are at time of contest.

Week 1

 * Aired date: 21 August 2016
 * Theme: Student's Choice
 * Guest judges: -
 * Eliminated: No elimination.

Week 2

 * Aired date: 28 August 2016
 * Theme: Throwback
 * Guest judges: Juliza Adzlizan
 * Eliminated: Azarul Rais bin Mansur (Rais), Mohammad Fara Aidid bin Ali Dad Khan (Isa) & Halmy bin Hamizan (Halmy)

Week 3
''Emy was announced as a student absorbed into the Akademi Fantasia. Emy is the winner of the JoHaRa Rockstar karaoke competition on Era FM.''
 * Aired date: 4 September 2016
 * Theme: Rock & Etnic
 * Guest judges: Awie
 * Eliminated: No elimination.
 * JoHaRa Rockstar: Zahrul Hilmi bin Badrul Hisam (Emy)

Week 4

 * Aired date: 11 September 2016
 * Guest judges: Adibah Noor
 * Eliminated: No elimination.

Week 5
''Jasper, Riana and Emy were announced as eliminated students this week. However, they were eliminated at the beginning of the concert before they could perform.''
 * Aired date: 18 September 2016
 * Theme: Tribute / Idol
 * Guest judges: Dato' Jamal Abdillah
 * Eliminated: Jasper James Supayah (Jasper), Isyariana binti Che Azmi (Riana) & Zahrul Hilmi bin Badrul Hisam (Emy)

Week 6

 * Aired date: 25 September 2016
 * Theme: Medley'''
 * Guest judges: Ogy Dato' Ahmad Daud]]
 * Eliminated: Muhammad Ikram bin Kamaruzzaman (Ikram) & Siti Aisyah binti Abdul Razak (Asha)

Week 7 (semi-final)
Solo
 * Aired date: 2 October 2016
 * Guest judges: Kudsia Kahar

Duet
 * Eliminated: Mohammad Afzarul Dzarif bin Mohammad Mazlee (Zarol) & Nur Rahila binti Rashun (Rahila)

Week 8 (final)

 * Aired date: 9 October 2016
 * Guest judges: Dato' M. Nasir
 * Champion: Amir Syazwan bin Masdi (Amir)
 * Runner-up: Muhammad Ammal Shafiq bin Osman (Amal)
 * Third place: Kareshma Martin John Patrick (Reshma)
 * Fourth place: Nur Farrah Izzatie binti Johari (Ara)
 * Fifth place: Nurhafizah binti Longkip @ Thomas (Afi)

Host AF Concerts

 * Zizan Razak
 * Alif Satar

Host AF Diary

 * Dahlia Shazwan
 * Hazeman Huzir
 * CK Faizal

Host Terlajak AF

 * Dato' Aliff Syukri Kamarzaman
 * CK Faizal

Professional Trainers

 * Dato' Shake (Principal)
 * Edry Abdul Halim (Concerts Music Director)
 * Mas Idayu (Performance Arts)
 * Linda Jasmine (Choreographer)
 * Ellie Suriati (Presentation)
 * Shahrol (Vocal)
 * Dato' Aliff Syukri Kamarzaman (Motivator & Fashion Advisor)
 * Coach Cem (Diet & Nutrition Advisor)

Judges

 * Dato' Ramli M.S
 * Dato' AC Mizal