Shila’s 12-year career moves into top gear after she wins Asian Wave contest

Shooting star: Shila chose to nurture her talent by delving into different genres and languages.

PETALING JAYA: Throughout her 12-year-long music career, Shila Amzah had always been second best until she won the inaugural Asian Wave reality TV singing contest in Shanghai.

“I have been doing the same thing since I was 10 and it seemed like I was going nowhere.