She was cast in a series called Pardon the Expression, a comedy spin-off from Coronation Street, before retiring and then appearing on Coronation Street.
Although there are several works showing the two in intimate embrace, Bella's expression is always wistful, giving the series a tender but melancholy feel.
Mr. Najib announced plans to repeal the colonial-era legislation as part of a series of political reforms aimed at allowing greater freedom of expression in this still tightly policed nation of 28 million.