Compiled by RAHIMY RAHIM, C. ARUNO and R. ARAVINTHAN
ACTRESS Nadia Brian, who is dating Nedim Nazri, better known as Boss Ned, says she is taking things slow, opting to keep the relationship private and prioritise personal peace over rushing into labels or long-term commitments, Mingguan Malaysia reported.
“I’m not chasing status. I’m not chasing some silly sensation. I’m chasing peace. That’s really all I’m looking for right now,” she said.
The 42-year-old businessman recently drew public attention after several social media interactions involving the two.
According to Nadia, their relationship did not begin with a rush of intense romance, but it was slowly built from friendship.
“Honestly, we’d known each other for a long time only through Instagram. At first, we were just friends, having casual conversations and checking in on each other. I’m a workaholic by nature, very focused on my career.
“There was absolutely no intention to fall in love. But over time, without any planning, we naturally grew closer.
“When we go out for meals, it is as friends, not a date.
“We’d sit, talk, laugh and share stories.
“From there, I felt something I rarely feel: a sense of calm,” said Nadia, whose real name is Nadia Najwa Mohamed Rashidi.
“I admit I’ve gone through many phases in life. So now, I’m not looking for drama. I’m looking for someone who makes me feel safe, not pressured. With him, I feel at peace. I can be myself without fear,” she said.
When asked about the future, Nadia responded cautiously.
“I don’t like using the word ‘belonging’. It’s too heavy. Not yet; as long as we’re not married, I don’t think it’s appropriate to say that,” she added.
> Actress Amy Nur Tinie Abdul Aziz has garnered international attention after disclosing that she was once approached with an offer to become a third wife to a prominent VVIP, complete with an enticing package, BH Ahad reported.
Tinie, relatively new to the acting scene, said the proposal, made six years ago, included a bungalow, a car, around four hectares of land and a monthly allowance of RM50,000.
“Honestly, I didn’t expect my sharing on an audio programme to attract so much attention. The coverage even reached Singapore, Brunei and India,” she said.
At the time, Tinie, then 23, was representing Malaysia in Egypt and had applied for official funding.
The above articles are compiled from the vernacular newspapers (Bahasa Malaysia, Chinese and Tamil dailies). As such, stories are grouped according to the respective language/medium. Where a paragraph begins with a >, it denotes a separate news item.
