AC Mizal started his career as a singer, where he was one of the members of a Malaysian hip hop group, 4U2C, which enjoyed musical supremacy between 1992 and 1996 during the rise of
Malaysian hip hop music. The group best known for its hit single, "Fiona" which become their signature songs. AC has produced three albums with the group. 4U2C disbanded in 1996 and most of its members decided to pursue their studies and concentrated on their respective careers. Under the mentorship from
Yusof Haslam, his acting career began as a main cast as CPL Jefri in early incarnation of
Roda-Roda Kuala Lumpur, which aired between 1998 and 1999. His breakthrough role came when he portraying Inspector Mazlan in the longest-running Malaysian action drama series,
Gerak Khas. In the same year, he acted in
Afdlin Shauki's 2004 comedy film,
Buli, where he plays Rudy, a mastermind behind the fictional Allied Asian Bank robbery. He reprise his role on the film's sequel,
Buli Balik which was released in 2006. He also acted alongside Afdlin,
Hans Isaac and
Awie in
Baik Punya Cilok (2005). He is one of few Malaysian artists who contributed a special song titled "Suluhkan Sinar" ("Shine the Light"). Produced by
KRU and released in January 2005, the song was specially dedicated to the victims of the
2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami and it is officiated by the then-
Deputy Prime Minister,
Najib Razak. Other artists involved in the project were
Akademi Fantasia contestants,
Erra Fazira,
Dayang Nurfaizah,
Alleycats,
Jaclyn Victor and
Anita Sarawak. In 2006, Mizal went on to become a TV host and helmed the entertainment talk show
AC Di Sini aired on
Astro Ria. It has been reported that Mizal will make his return in
Gerak Khas after a long absence, but it did not materialised. From 2013 to 2015, he served as the host of talk show
Sembang Teh Tarik which aired on
Astro Warna and in 2016, he hosted the series' revival,
Sembang Teh Tarik Kaw. In 2014, Mizal reformed 4U2C after went on 18-year hiatus with the group renamed as ForUToC, with all new members. He later released his single, "Paranoid" featuring Indonesian actress,
Luna Maya. He started an internet radio station, Peace Yall FM in May 2015 and officiated by singer
Siti Nurhaliza, wherein Mizal also served as its President. In 2017, he played a dual role as King Kong and Cobra in highest-grossing box office action comedy film,
Abang Long Fadil 2 directed by
Syafiq Yusof, also starring
Zizan Razak in main role. It was his first movie role in 8 years since Afdlin Shauki's
My Spy (2009). He also contributed its soundtrack titled "Senorita" with
Syamsul Yusof and Shuib Sepahtu. In 2018, he hosted
Super Spontan Xtravaganza,
Arena Panggang season 2 and
Maharaja Lawak Mega 2018. The following year, Mizal appeared as Jefri Dom in television series,
Pop Yeah Yeah. == Personal life ==