Shamsaimun Ezil is not only a cartoonist by profession but also active in the local animation industry. Preferably called by the name Gnola, he is from Melaka and now resides in Petaling Jaya. Since 1997 he has focused specifically on the field of animation and at the same time is involved in the cartoon magazine publishing industry as a photographer and cartoonist. He is currently running a company specializing on creative works for the mass media. For now, Gnola is directing a TV program that will be published soon.