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#SHOWBIZ: Bella marks a new chapter with 'Lebih Indah Berpisah'
A YEAR after finalising her second divorce, singer and actress Bella Astillah has released a heartfelt new single titled 'Lebih Indah Berpisah'. While many might assume the song reflects her current life, Bella insists it's not a direct account of her personal story. Bella, whose real name is Dayang Ara Nabella Awang Astillah, officially divorced actor-singer Aliff Aziz for the second time on June 13 last year. The couple first married on Sept 9, 2016. The single, composed and written by Indonesian musician Ade Govinda, was specially crafted for Bella. Describing the song as symbolic of her journey toward healing and moving forward, Bella, 31, says the timing of its release — coinciding with the first anniversary of her divorce — was coincidental. "When I first met Ade in Jakarta to record the song, I suddenly felt overwhelmed," she recalls. "I couldn't sing right away. The studio went silent. Everyone waited, but then I just burst into tears." That emotional moment became a cathartic turning point. "After letting it all out, I felt relieved. The recording then went smoothly," Bella recounts. "I couldn't hold back the sadness when the lyrics struck so close to home." Although the song was tailored for her, Bella emphasises that 'Lebih Indah Berpisah' is not entirely "autobiographical". Rather, her personal experience served as inspiration for Ade's writing. Originally titled 'Lebih Baik Berpisah', the final version uses the word indah ("beautiful") to emphasise hope and personal growth after separation. "The message is that not all breakups are dead ends," Bella explains."This song is about preparing oneself to begin anew. It's not about anger or regret, it's about rising from pain with renewed strength." She hopes the song resonates with others facing heartbreak. "I'm not the only one who's gone through this. This could be the story of many others too," she says. "Sometimes, separation is the best path forward. especially if the relationship can no longer be saved." Bella also views the single as a personal milestone: "This project challenged me vocally and emotionally. I didn't record it to compete with anyone, but to grow as an artiste and improve myself." Ade is equally grateful for the collaboration, which came about unexpectedly after Bella's cover of the song 'Masing Masing' — which Ade had originally composed for Ernie Zakri — went viral. "That cover led to this collaboration. It was all destined," Ade shares. "Bella is fast, professional, and easy to work with. I'm truly happy to collaborate with her." Ade also reveals his plans to pitch 'Lebih Indah Berpisah' as a soundtrack for an Indonesian drama series (sinetron). "This song isn't just a melody, it's an emotional expression, a tribute to the courage it takes to let go and pursue happiness," he adds. As Bella moves forward in her personal and professional life, 'Lebih Indah Berpisah' stands not just as a song, but as a powerful anthem of resilience and hope.
New Straits Times
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
#SHOWBIZ: Ziana Zain is proud of niece Ernie Zakri, now a famous singer
KUALA LUMPUR: Ziana Zain never imagined that the little girl who sang her song at a wedding ceremony some 27 years ago would grow up to be a famous singer. Ziana, 57, was referring to her niece, Ernie Zakri, 32, who is now a renowned female vocalist with a string of hit songs such as 'Masing Masing' and 'Aura'. Proud of Ernie's achievements, Ziana admitted that she also never expected to share the stage with her niece. They are both set to perform at the 'Empat Live In Kuala Lumpur 2025' concert at the Mega Star Arena KL on Oct 18. "In 1998, Ernie sang the song 'Berpisah Jua' at my wedding. She was also my flower girl," Ziana recounted in jest. "Even though the song choice was 'wrong,' who would have thought that the 'chubby' little girl wearing a ribbon on her head would now be a singer?" "She used to watch us (Ziana and her brother Anuar Zain) sing. Now, Ernie and I will share not only the stage but also the fans," she was quoted as saying in a news report today, referring to the recent press conference for the 'Live In Kuala Lumpur 2025 Four Concerts' held here. "For me, this is a very interesting combination because it involves two different generations." Apart from Ziana and Ernie, Anuar Zain and Ernie's husband Syamel will also be performing at the concert. Ziana admitted she was thrilled that her dream of staging a concert with all four of them is finally coming true.
Yahoo
05-05-2025
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Ernie Zakri is working on a collaborative album, "Sahabat"
5 May - Ernie Zakri recently revealed that she will soon be releasing another album, which will see her collaborating with friends from Malaysia and Indonesia. The singer, who spoke about the album titled "Sahabat", said that it will contain eight duet songs that she will be recording with her friends, including Dayang Nurfaizah and Ade Govinda. "This album is a collaboration between friends from two countries. In Malaysia, many people already know that I will be collaborating with Dayang Nurfaizah and Amir Masdi. In Indonesia too, I will collaborate with Anggi Marito, Rony Parulian, Andi Rianto and Ade Govinda. There are several other names, but this is still in the planning stage," she said. Ernie said that she has recorded four songs so far, with the other four currently being prepared. It is noted that Ernie has already collaborated with Indonesia's Ade Govinda through the hit songs, "Hal Hebat" and "Masing Masing". "Actually, because of the collaboration with Ade, I had a way and opportunity in Indonesia. I thought, why not make an album instead of just duet singles. I am collaborating with Universal Music Indonesia as well for the project," she said. It is noted that "Masing Masing" was previously recognised by the Malaysian Recording Industry Association (RIM) as the record holder for the longest-lasting number one song on RIM's domestic charts in 2024. (Photo Source: Ernie IG, Okezone)
