#SHOWBIZ: Amira Othman: No 'when you getting married' questions anymore
KUALA LUMPUR: Popular singer and actress Amira Othman, 32, said that nobody had asked her about marriage during Hari Raya, despite riding high with her latest single Bila Nak Kahwin.
In an interview with Harian Metro yesterday, Amira who hails from Johor Baru and was an Akademi Fantasia Season 10 finalist said that instead, her relatives and fans praised her for delivering a catchy, new tune with a good message.
"I didn't expect this song to do so well, and I am very grateful to composers and lyricists Omar K and Iqie Hugh for choosing me for it," said Amira, who has been "teased" by certain netizens about her friendship with popular singer-actor Fattah Amin.
"Bila Nak Kahwin is a song with a timeless message and all of us have been asked this question during Hari Raya, when we were still single and available," said Amira.
"The true message behind the song is that one's life partner or soulmate is determined by God, and people can only speculate and plan."
Asked if this year would be her last Hari Raya as a single person, Amira said that she was "hoping for the best".
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