Abby Abadi Biography: Net Worth, Siblings, Parents, Height, Ethnicity, Age, Music, Moviess, Awards

Abby Abadi, born Arbaiyah binti Abdul Manan on December 1, 1977, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, gained fame in the late 1990s as a member of the girl group Elite.

She later transitioned into acting, becoming widely known for her long-running role as Inspector (later DSP) Aleeza in the Malaysian action drama series Gerak Khas.

Her work as a singer, television host, and actress has kept her firmly in the spotlight, particularly through the early 2000s.  

Profile

• Full name: Arbaiyah binti Abdul Manan
• Nickname: Abby Abadi
• Date of birth: December 1, 1977
• Age: 48 years old
• Gender: Female
• Place of birth: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
• Nationality: Malaysian
• Profession: Singer, actress, television host
• Height: 165 cm (5 ft 5 in)  
• Parents: N/A
• Siblings: N/A
• Spouse: Norman Hakim (m. 2002–2008); Muhammad Noor Farhan Che Bakar (m. c. 2012–2014); Muhammad Faizal Zakaria (m. 2015–present)  
• Children: Mohamed Danish Hakim; Marissa Dania Hakim; Maria Danisha Hakim  
• Relationship status: Married (to Muhammad Faizal Zakaria)
• Religion: Islam
• Ethnicity: Malay Muslim
• Net worth: $4 million

Early Life and Education

Abby Abadi is now 48 years old. She was born on December 1, 1977, in Kuala Lumpur to Malaysian parents. Details about her mother, father, or any siblings are not public.

She grew up identifying with Malay Muslim culture and religion. No records suggest her attendance at a specific school or university. However, it is believed she completed standard schooling in Kuala Lumpur before entering the entertainment industry at the age of eighteen.  

Personal Life

Abby married fellow actor Norman Hakim in 2002 after meeting him on the set of Gerak Khas. They welcomed three children: Mohamed Danish Hakim, Marissa Dania Hakim, and Maria Danisha Hakim. The couple divorced in 2008 at the Gombak Timur Syariah Court.

In approximately 2012, she married businessman Muhammad Noor Farhan Che Bakar, who is twelve years her junior; the marriage ended in divorce on May 9, 2014. In 2015, she married Muhammad Faizal Zakaria. Her daughter, Marissa, faced a public scandal in 2023, but Abby defended her and expressed gratitude for her husband’s support.  

Career

Abby Abadi began in music at 18 with the group Elite, releasing two albums before leaving in 1998. She quickly moved into acting in 1999, cast as Inspector Aleeza in Gerak Khas.

She remained in the series through its many seasons, except for seasons 14 to 18, returning later until the show’s end in 2021. She also hosted television shows and performed theme songs for her series. After the early 2020s, her focus shifted to entrepreneurship and selective roles that align with her religious values.  

Awards

• Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita Harian Award for Most Popular TV Actress 2000
• Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita Harian Award for Most Popular TV Actress 2001
• Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita Harian Award for Most Popular TV Actress 2002
• Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita Harian Award for Most Popular TV Actress 2003  

Net worth

Abby Abadi’s estimated net worth is approximately US$4 million. She earned her fortune through her careers in music, acting, hosting, and potentially other entrepreneurial ventures.  

Controversy

Abby has been involved in several controversies. After joining the Malaysian Islamic Party (PAS) in 2012, she faced criticism over her views on Islam from bloggers and religious scholars like Mohd Asri Zainul Abidin and Ustaz Azhar Idrus.

Rumours circulated that she was marrying PAS assemblyman Mohd Zaki Ibrahim, which she denied. In 2021, she warned her followers about scammers misusing her name in connection with adoption services.

She also fell victim to an online investment scam in 2023, losing over RM18,000. In 2023, her daughter Marissa faced a scandal involving accusations of disrupting a marriage, which Abby publicly addressed.  

Social Media

Instagram: @abbyabadi_112

Twitter/X: N/A

Filmography

Pasrah (2000)

Gerak Khas The Movie (2001)

Gerak Khas The Movie II (2002)

GK3 The Movie (2005)

Sembilu 2005 (2005)

Skrip 7707 (2007)

Andartu Terlampau…21 Hari Mencari

Suami (2010)

Gerak Khas (1999–2011, 2019–2021)

Maria Mariana The Series (2000)

Manjalara (2007)

Vice Versa (2008)

Hikayat Putera Shazlan (2008–2010)

Julia Juli (2009)

Segalanya Ku Terima (2009)

Ilusi (2010)

Habil & Qabil (2010)

Pelangi Kasih (2012)