Besides celebs venturing into the business world, many business folk have also made a name for themselves as television and media personalities. While some celeb-CEO partnerships remain professional, others blossom into full-fledged romances.
Many high-powered Malaysian businessmen have found love with celebrities and television personalities – and their unions have made them power couples. Keep reading to find out which local CEOs managed to capture the hearts of big-time stars:
Marion Caunter – SM Nasarudin SM Nasimuddin
Television personality Marion Caunter is known for her works on E! News Asia and 8TV, to name a few. She married Naza Group co-chairman SM Nasarudin on 17th December 2010 after five years of dating. Besides being the co-chairman of the Naza Group, Nazarudin is also the former President of the Paralympic Council of Malaysia. The couple have three children together and often celebrate different cultural festivities, given Marion’s multiracial background.
Intan Sarafina – Iskandar Ezzahuddin
Singer Intan Sarafina was hugely popular in the early 2000s after the success of her hit song “Kembali”. In 2008, the singer married Iskandar Ezzahuddin and are now parents to three sons. Iskandar was previously the CEO of Setel Ventures Sdn Bhd and is currently the CEO of Prudential Syariah Indonesia. Intan retired from the entertainment industry following her marriage but briefly returned to the stage in 2016 when she joined the television show “Gegar Vaganza”.
Syida Melvin – Mohamad Syafiq Azim Shaheen
Like her sisters, Syida Melvin made a name for herself as an actress and entrepreneur. The star is also the wife of Securiforce CEO Mohamad Syafiq Azim Shaheen. The pair met through Syafiq’s late mother, Datuk Dr Maznah Hamid, who sadly passed away before the couple wedded in 2019. Syida and Syafiq are now the proud parents of two young daughters, Safa Saheera and Sara Sajedda.
Atikah Suhaime – Datuk Lokman Teh
Singaporean actress Atikah Suhaime has made a name for herself in her home country and Malaysia. Earlier this year, she tied the knot with Datuk Lokman Teh on 21st January after five years of dating. Lokman is the CEO of Zaitun Beauty Industry Sdn Bhd, the company behind the halal toiletries brand Zaitun. The couple began dating in 2019 and maintained a long-distance relationship during the COVID-19 lockdown.
Nina Juren – Dato’ Seri Mohd Ibrahim Mohd Nor
Datin Seri Haznina Juren Haniff, known familiarly as Nina Juren, recently made waves for her role in the popular Astro drama, “Layang-Layang Perkahwinan”. The 53-year-old actress married businessman Dato’ Seri Mohd Ibrahim Mohd Nor in 2002, and the two have six children together. As a businessman, Mohd Ibrahim boasts an impressive portfolio, including Independent Director at S&P International Holding Limited and Director at Infrastructure University Kuala Lumpur (IUKL).
Which celeb-CEO couple is your favourite?
