Malaysian actress Lufya Omar finds healing and success through baking after divorce

Malaysian actress Lufya Omar, 41, has opened up about the profound depression she experienced after her divorce six years ago, calling it one of the darkest periods of her life. The actress revealed that discovering her partner's infidelity left her heartbroken and led to a severe bout of depression. She confessed to turning to food for comfort, which resulted in weight gain, and expressed deep disappointment after sacrificing her career for the marriage only to be met with betrayal.

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After the divorce six years ago, I experienced depression. I became fat because only by eating did I feel happy. I was very disappointed because I left my career and was completely loyal to the marriage, but was repaid with cruelty and infidelity.

During this difficult time, Lufya found her personal life under immense pressure. She initially closed herself off to new relationships, focusing instead on self-improvement and raising her only child, Laana Haura. However, returning to acting proved challenging, as many roles required her to remove her hijab, a decision she was hesitant to make.

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I was stressed by the financial situation. I prayed to God, 'O God, if you do not approve of this decision to remove the hijab, then help me find halal sustenance. Make me smart in business'.

Facing financial strain, Lufya turned to prayer, asking for guidance to find halal means of sustenance if removing her hijab was not divinely approved. She felt lost, believing her life had become dark and that she lacked the strength to continue. A turning point came when her mother suggested she sell durian cakes made by an acquaintance. Despite initial disinterest in baking, the overwhelming demand for the cakes motivated Lufya to learn the craft herself.

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Three, four times learning and I still wasn't good at it because I really wasn't interested. But I forced myself for the sake of survival.

After persistent effort, Lufya not only mastered baking various types of cakes but also discovered a passion for it. The income from her cake business enabled her to raise her daughter and achieve other successes she has yet to disclose. She now aspires to help oppressed communities in Palestine, Syria, and Yemen. Lufya views her past struggles as a maturing process and expresses gratitude for the opportunity to visit the Holy Land annually, emphasizing her desire to make her parents happy before they pass.

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God loves His servants who plead and submit to His laws. I want to make my parents happy before they go.