#SHOWBIZ: Bella Astillah apologises if videos with Syed Saddiq may irk some

New Straits Times

a day ago

KUALA LUMPUR: Singer and actress Bella Astillah apologises if anyone has become uncomfortable with the various social media content featuring her alongside Muar member of Parliament Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman.
Bella, 31, whose real name is Dayang Ara Nabella Awang Astillah, said the video posts uploaded to social media were part of her work commitments.
"To everyone out there, I understand that some might feel uneasy with those videos. However, everything is actually part of a collaboration that we are required to fulfill.
"For example, a client has helped us by providing aid to Sabah and Muar, so we need to return the favour by giving them some publicity such as doing live sessions together," she said during the launch of her new song, 'Lebih Indah Berpisah', composed and written by Indonesian musician and composer Ade Govinda held here earlier today.
When asked if the closeness between her and Syed Saddiq was merely for show, Bella said the interactions shown were all spontaneous.
"Syed Saddiq is not an actor, so it was all spontaneous. We were just doing the assigned job. For example, this month we had to do four postings, so we focused on that. But we were never required to act or anything like that," she said.
Bella gave a similar answer when asked about the nature of her relationship with the politician.
"When it comes to talking about relationships, I'm not comfortable talking about it.
"Not only because I'm a woman, but also a mother of two. To speak openly about it is a bit improper for me. What I can say is, just pray for the best for me.
"I know it sounds cliché, but it really is the best.As for future plans, there are many things that I need to prioritise such as family and career," she added.
In other developments, following the success of her previous single 'Tapi Bukan Denganmu,' Bella is thrilled that now she has a new one.
The new single, is a special collaborative project with the renowned Indonesian musician.
Bella said the song 'Lebih Indah Berpisah holds' a special meaning for her.
"This song was beautifully created by Ade. Its simple message is that sometimes, in a relationship, it is much better to go on separate ways," she said.
Bella married Aliff Aziz on Sept 9, 2016, but the couple divorced for the second time on June 13 last year at the Federal Territories Syariah Court.
They have two children together, Ayden Adrean, 8, and Ara Adreanna, 5.