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#SHOWBIZ: After six years, Jaclyn becomes a wife again [WATCH]
The 47-year-old award-winning artiste is believed to have chosen lecturer Calvin T Samuel as her husband.
The happy news was shared by singer Shila Amzah on her Instagram account yesterday
"Today, you begin a beautiful new chapter. A journey of love, laughter, and ever after.
"From Malaysian Idol days to this radiant bride, I stand with pride and joy by your side.
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"May your heart always feel at home in his, and your days be filled with wedded bliss," she wrote.
Shila added: "To @calvintsamuel please take good care of my sis, we all love her dearly. Happy wedding, my forever sis and bro."
The accompanying photos featured Jaclyn looking elegant in a white dress and Calvin in a stylish full suit.
The couple's wedding ceremony was a private affair held in a grand hall, with only family and close friends in attendance.
Aside from Shilah, the celebrity guests included Datuk Ramli MS, Tomok, Nikki Palikat, Marsha Milan, Siti Nordiana, Dina Nadzir, Che Puan Sarimah Ibrahim, Anuar Zain, and Hael Husaini.
The powerhouse performer, whose full name is Jaclyn Joshua Thanaraj Victor, was previously married to American singer Shawn Rivera in July 2014, but their marriage ended five years later.
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