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Datuk Syafinaz Selamat, PMW ; (born 11 January 1973), is a Malaysian Opera singer who sings in Malay, English, Italian, Spanish, and Germany.

Early life
Syafinaz Selamat was born in Pontian district of the Johor Darul Ta'zim state in Malaysia. Being brought up and raised in the district of Batu Pahat, Johor, Syafinaz began her singing journey as a child singer at the age of 7, alongside her friend, Eliza. Syafinaz later became a regular face on national television’s children’s programme at the age of 9 after she auditioned for a talent search hosted by Angkasapuri. She was also enrolled in music lessons for electric organ and piano at the age of 9 and 10. Syafinaz landed her first record deal at the age of 15, and her first album Syafinaz was launched in 1989.

Initially strongly disapproved by her late-father who wanted her to pursue studies in medical field, Syafinaz was very determined to pursue music as a career who then decided to live with a sister in Kuala Lumpur. She eventually pursued studies in music in UiTM. She performed consistently throughout her studies which later won the support of her late-father who then became her very proud supporter.

Career
Syafinaz Selamat is a classically trained singer under the tutelage of Siti Chairani Proehoeman (voice) and Muzaffar Abdullah (pianoforte), veterans in the Malaysian music education and classical performance scene. Syafinaz is a lyrical soprano, whose performance repertoire includes arias for operas from composers such as Mozart, Puccini, Bellini, Delibes and Verdi. She was chosen to play the role of the soprano solo in the Carl Offs "Carmina Burana with 100 choir members and the National Symphony Orchestra of Malaysia, conducted by reputed Australian conductor Roland Peelman.

She's also a prominent singer and host of several musical entertainment shows. Her career achievements as a singer include a Gold Medal in the R&B/Pop/Rock/Contemporary category during the World Championships of Performing Arts in Los Angeles in 1999. Additionally, she's been twice nominated in the AIM for Best Female Vocal in 1999 (Ingin Bersamamu) and 2001 (Syyh).

She's currently a lecturer at the MARA University of Technology (UiTM), The National Arts Academy (ASWARA), an advisor and vocal master of The National Choir of Malaysia, as well as a conductor for Kumpulan PERMATA Seni Koir.

Syafinaz has also extensive experience as a judge, having been a judge for: "Akademi Fantasia 3, "Akademi Fantasia 4. "Who Will Win, "Mentor”, One In a Million Season 1, 2 & 3, Pop Krew, The Band, Bintang Kecil RTM, Bintang RTM. She was also given the responsibility as the voice trainer/music advisor for "Audition II”, “Bintang RTM 2018”, and currently appointed as one of the mentors for the show’s latest season installation, “Mentor Musim ke-7”.

Studio Album

 * 1989: Syafinaz
 * 1999: Ingin Bersamamu
 * 2002: Syyh

Theatre

 * 2010 – The Adventures of Sinbad
 * 2015 – Opera Puteri Saadong