Singaporean actor-singer Aliff Aziz has refused to divorce his spouse, Malaysian actress Bella Astillah.
Aliff, 33, arrived on the Federal Territories Syariah Decrease Courtroom on Thursday (Apr 4) for the second courtroom listening to for Bella’s Mar 11 fast-track divorce application. The Malaysia-based singer-actor was not current on the first courtroom listening to on Mar 13 on account of scheduling conflicts.
“The previous couple of weeks have been a rollercoaster trip for me. Everybody concerned should really feel the identical and so, for myself, I’ll do all I can to save lots of my marriage for my youngsters,” mentioned Aliff, as reported by Malaysian media shops.
“I missed my youngsters and I’ve made a mistake. I’ve made many errors however this isn’t the top, this isn’t a choice that we will make with out considering issues by.”
He added that he nonetheless cherished Bella. They’ve two youngsters collectively.
In the meantime, Bella, whose actual identify is Dayang Nabellah Awang Astillah, informed reporters exterior the courtroom that she was stunned by Aliff’s determination and was “very drained”.
“I didn’t see this coming and thought the whole lot could be resolved right this moment. Divorce is the one factor I worry most, which is why I’ve been attempting to (repair our marriage) for years. However I believe I’ve had sufficient now,” mentioned the 30-year-old actress.
Because the couple couldn’t attain an settlement, the Syariah Decrease Courtroom ordered them to return to courtroom on Jun 4 to nominate a conciliatory committee of their divorce case.
On Apr 3, Bella accused Aliff of dishonest on her 11 occasions, together with along with her youthful sister Eriqa in an interview with Malaysian media.
“I cherished Aliff a lot to the purpose I threw away my circle of relatives. I by no means talked about this earlier than, however I’ve to as a result of even individuals I’ve seemed as much as, like my in-laws, have turned in opposition to me,” she mentioned.
“Disowning my sister however not Aliff was my greatest mistake and I remorse it.”
Bella additionally admitted that she had been concerned with Malaysian actor Muaz Zabir, 27, final yr however insisted that it was simply to make Aliff jealous.
This divorce was sparked by the Aliff’s khalwat (close proximity) case with Malaysian actress Ruhainies, 31.
Aliff and Bella first bought married in 2016 earlier than they divorced in 2019 after Aliff was accused of dishonest. They later reconciled in 2020.