Close friends cannot necessarily be my bridesmaids, Bella Astillah says
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- Bella Astillah said no one was upset about her choice of bridesmaids.
- She said she had contacted several close friends, but some could not participate because of their work commitments.
- Bella said friendship does not necessarily mean someone can serve as a bridesmaid.
Bella Astillah has explained that close friends cannot necessarily become her bridesmaids because they have their own commitments.
The Malaysian actress and singer said no one was offended by her choices. She said everyone was mature and understood that work responsibilities could prevent some friends from taking part.
Bella, whose full name is Dayang Ara Nabellah Awang Astillah, said she had contacted several close friends about serving as bridesmaids. Some were unable to join because of their existing commitments.
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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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