#SHOWBIZ: Wany Hasrita: 'I'm praying hard to finally live together with my husband'
KUALA LUMPUR: After nearly four years of a long-distance marriage, singer Wany Hasrita admits she is still adjusting to the situation, though she is learning to accept it.
The 32-year-old singer, whose full name is Nurshazwany Hasrita Hasbullah, acknowledges the challenges of being separated from her husband.
She says she is doing her best to navigate the circumstances and trusts in God's plan.
"Long-distance relationships are undeniably difficult. I won't deny that it affects me," Wany said.
"But I'm gradually getting used to it. Ultimately, it's God's will, and we must prioritise our responsibilities and sacrifices."
Wany travels with their two-year-old daughter, Aishah, to visit her husband, Mohd Al-Adib Fahmi Harun, a pilot based in Sarawak, whenever her schedule allows.
"When we're together, we focus on activities we can all enjoy as a family.
"These are often simple pleasures, like sightseeing or playing together in the spacious yard," she said.
While adapting to this arrangement, Wany continues to hope and pray that they will one day live together under one roof as a typical family.
"We need a plan to make that happen, and I always pray that God will pave the way for us to achieve that dream," says Wany, who married Mohd Al-Adib on July 22, 2022.
Wany Hasrita also recently released a new single, 'Jahat.'
Produced by Sony Music Malaysia, the song is her first collaboration with Indonesian composers Audree Dewangga, David Elsandro, Andre Lizt, and Trakast.
'Jahat' is now available on all major digital streaming platforms, including Apple Music, Spotify, and YouTube Music.
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