Not Thinking of Daiyan as More Than a Friend - Amir Ahnaf
Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
TLDR
- Actor Amir Ahnaf clarified that his close relationship with singer and actress Daiyan Trisha is strictly platonic.
- Ahnaf described Trisha as cheerful and likable, stating he enjoys their friendship but has no romantic intentions.
- Despite acknowledging Trisha fits his ideal partner criteria, he emphasized their current relationship is limited to being friends.
KUALA LUMPUR: Amidst growing speculation fueled by their collaboration on the song 'Jom Raya' and a viral video of Amir Ahnaf assisting Daiyan Trisha with her homemade butter, the actor has firmly stated that their bond is purely that of close friends. Amir Ahnaf, whose full name is Muhammad Amir Ahnaf Mohd. Khairudin, 25, expressed his comfort and enjoyment in their friendship, highlighting Trisha's cheerful and amiable personality.
"I like being friends with Daiyan. She is a very cheerful person and well-liked by everyone," Ahnaf shared during the premiere of the film 'Tarung: Unforgiven'. He was direct in addressing the rumors, stating, "Honestly, I have never thought of having a relationship beyond that of friends with her."
I like being friends with Daiyan. She is a very cheerful person and well-liked by everyone. Honestly, I have never thought of having a relationship beyond that of friends with her.
While Ahnaf admitted that Trisha possesses qualities he admires in a potential partner, he reiterated that their relationship remains strictly within the boundaries of friendship for now. "If you ask whether she fits the criteria of my ideal woman, yes, she does fit those criteria. But no more than that. "It is enough to be friends for now. I am comfortable this way," he added, seeking to quell further speculation.
This clarification comes after fans widely supported and speculated about a potential romance between the two popular Malaysian artists. The public's positive reception to their on-screen and off-screen interactions has clearly created a buzz, but Ahnaf's statement aims to set the record straight, emphasizing the value he places on their current platonic relationship. Utusan Malaysia reports this to provide clarity to fans following the artists' careers.
If you ask whether she fits the criteria of my ideal woman, yes, she does fit those criteria. But no more than that. It is enough to be friends for now. I am comfortable this way.
Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.