. At 17, Ernie joined the search for
Bintang RTM 2009 and eventually became the youngest winner of the national competition. During the finale, she performed two songs; "Cahaya" and "Kau Yang Teristimewa". In 2011, she released her debut album
Sinaran under
FMC Music. She released two singles from the album, "Mahu Ingin Bercinta" and "Rindu Bukan Teman". Despite the effort, she failed to gained attention from local music lovers. Upon winning the competition, Zakri and Syamel released their first duet single, "Aku Cinta". Their popularity, through
Duo Star proved to be the breakthrough for Zakri after being in the industry since 2009. She also was chosen to be the voice of Bawang Merah and Bawang Putih in animated film,
Upin & Ipin: Keris Siamang Tunggal. Zakri ventured into acting with her debut in television series,
Suri Katriana which was aired on
Astro Prima. In November 2019, her single "Ku Bersuara" was selected to be the finalists at the 34th Anugerah Juara Lagu. In 2020 her song entitled "Gundah" make the way once again to compete in the final for Anugerah Juara Lagu 35.On 14 March 2021, due to pandemic COVID-19, Anugerah Juara Lagu 35 was held without audiences. She managed to grab The Best Vocal award for AJL 35, making it as her second winning for Best Vocal award after the previous 32nd edition. She was called Queen of Vocal Malaysia and Ariana Grande Malaysia ==Personal life==