GROUNDED CONVERSATIONS

ALLY MUKHRIZ TALKS TO KIRAN PILLAY IN AN UPBEAT HEART-TO-HEART ABOUT HER EXPERIENCE LIVING IN THE SPOTLIGHT, HER ATTITUDE ABOUT LIFE IN THE DIGITAL AGE AND WHAT KEEPS HER CREATIVELY ENGAGED

- KIRAN PILLAY

It may come as a surprise to some to learn that Meera Alyanna Mukhriz, better known as Ally, is your quintessential millennial on the path of self-discovery. Despite growing up in the spotlight, this grounded 26-year-old remains humble about her status, acknowledging that her upbringing within a family of political elites has come with unique privileges and challenges.

Regardless, the young influencer is charting an independent course armed with a strong worldview. In early 2020, Ally tied the knot with the love of her life Ezran Daud Cheah in a jubilant ceremony just before the pandemic struck. Her husband remains a strong pillar of support, with Ally noting that married life has not altered their dynamic or changed the romance.

“The best way to describe our marriage is that it feels like having an extended sleepover with your best friend. When COVID-19 shut down the country, we were back from our honeymoon. It was a change of pace, but we weathered it together,” Ally shares before adding, “I believe you grow with the person you’re with.”

In terms of her career, Ally is fond of roles where she can flex her creative muscles. The married pair is preparing to launch a business together, which is currently in its infancy. “We’re designing leisurewear – comfortable clothing that you would wear at home or out with your friends. I am pushing to build something for myself and in my name,” Ally elaborates.