Abby Abadi

Career Abby Abadi started out as one of the members of the KRU's first Malaysian girl group named Elite and the when she was just 18 years old. Abadi has released two albums with the group and left in 1998.

Her acting career started in 1999 when she landed the lead role as Inspector (later DSP) Aleeza in longest-running Malaysian police procedural television series, Gerak Khas where she also sang the series' theme music with co-star AC Mizal. The series was originally set as a year-long series, but due to its continuous success and consistent top rating, the series was extended for an indefinite time until it finally ended on March 27, 2021, with a total of 20 seasons and 1,054 episodes. Abadi appeared in all seasons except seasons 14 to 18.

Personal life Abby Abadi married her Gerak Khas co-star, Norman Hakim, in 2002. Norman and Abby was legally divorced (talak satu) at the Gombak Timur Shariah Court in 2008. They have three children together: Mohamed Danish Hakim, Marissa Dania, and Maria Danisha.

Four years after her divorce from Norman Hakim, Abby married Muhammad Noor Farhan Che Bakar. He is 12 years younger than her. Their marriage only lasted for a year. They divorced on 9 May 2014.

She married her third husband, Muhammad Faizal Zakaria, in 2015.

Involvement in politics Abby Abadi joined the Malaysian Islamic Party (PAS) and received criticism for the decision due to her lifestyle. Abby is working with Hairi Othman to improve the image of PAS.

She was said to have married a PAS assembly member Mohd Zaki Ibrahim. However, she denied the claims.

Controversy

Controversial comments about Islam Abby is quite vocal in voicing her opinion on Islamic teaching. Ever since she became a member of PAS, she began giving sermons and teachings.

Because most of her views contradicts the teachings of Islam, Abby was condemned in the Malaysian blogosphere. In a Malay language portal, it shows that Abby stated that, the reason for all the things that she has done in PAS is for the benefits of her friends, family and the society. She believes that her work in PAS can guarantee her salvation in the afterlife.

Feud with religious scholar Because of her controversial comments on Islam, Abby was criticized by Mohd Asri Zainul Abidin. Abby and Mohd Asri fight on Facebook And Twitter. Abby has also been questioned by PAS member and religious teacher Ustaz Azhar Idrus. Azhar Idrus suggested that Abby must further her studies and conduct extensive research on subjects that she wanted to comment.

Filmography

Film Year Title Role Notes 2000 Pasrah Fiza Debut film appearances 2001 Gerak Khas The Movie Inspector Aleeza 2002 Gerak Khas The Movie II 2005 GK3 The Movie Sembilu 2005 Teacher Abby 2007 Skrip 7707 Liza 2010 Sarah

Television series

Telemovie Year Title Role TV channel 1998 Egois 1999 Merentas Pelangi 2000 Kesatria 72003 Garisan Terakhir Neon VCD 2005 Menantu Mak Dara TV3 2006 Labuna Labuni Astro Ria 2021 Dolla Watch Me Glow Herself Astro Citra

Television Year Title Role TV channel Notes 1998 Roda Impian Host Astro Ria with Halim Othman