Alen Simonyan Announces Engagement to Actress 20 Years Younger

The Speaker of Armenia’s National Assembly, Alen Simonyan, 46, has publicly confirmed his new relationship by sharing photos that show he is now engaged to actress Anelya Gubryan, 26.

News about Simonyan’s personal life first drew public attention on July 17, 2025, when it became known that he and his former wife, Mariam Margaryan, had divorced. The couple had been married for 10 years and have two underage children together. The announcement of their divorce was widely discussed in Armenian media and on social platforms.

At that time, rumors were circulating on social media and in the media that Alen Simonyan was having a relationship with the daughter of one of his friends, actress Anelya Gubryan. The age difference between them is 20 years. Neither Simonyan nor Gubryan publicly commented on those reports when they first appeared.

On Saturday, Simonyan published photos for the first time on his social media platforms with actress Anelya Gubryan, where an engagement ring can be seen on the actress’s hand. 

Anelya Gubryan is a young Armenian actress who has appeared in television projects and has gained recognition for her roles in popular series. She is known among viewers for her active presence on social media and her work in local entertainment productions. Over the past few years, she has built a following among younger audiences in Armenia.

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