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Elissar M. Khoury (Arabic: إليسار زكريا خوري ), known as Elissa (Arabic: إليسا) is a Lebanese singer. She is one of the most well-known female singers in the Arab world. Elissa is a Canadian dance music singer and record producer from Toronto, Ontario. ... Image File history File links Broom_icon. ... Image File history File links Question_book-3. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 411 Ã— 600 pixelsFull resolution (1576 Ã— 2300 pixel, file size: 537 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... is the 300th day of the year (301st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1972 (MCMLXXII) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Lebanon. ... Deir El Ahmar is a Lebanese town, located at 100 km from Beirut and 12 km northeast of Baalbeck in the Bekaa Valley in Lebanon. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Arabic music includes several genres and styles of music ranging from Arab classical to Arabic pop music and from secular to sacred music. ... For other uses, see World (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Singer (disambiguation). ... Year 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar). ... Arabic redirects here. ... Arabic redirects here. ...

Musical career

Elissa started her singing career in 1992 on a talent show broadcasted on LBC, "Studio el Fan", in which she won the silver medal. After a long absence, she came back with a Spanish-Arabic single, titled "Badi Doub" in 1998. Her first album Baddi Doub was one of the largest-selling albums in Lebanon and the Middle East, selling over 150,000 copies. The album's success resulted in her participation in the renowned International Music Festival in Cannes in 2000. Founded in August 1985, the Lebanese Broadcasting Corporation International (Arabic: ), widely known as LBCI, is the first private television station in Lebanon. ... Studio el Fan was a Lebanese talent show broadcast on TÃ©lÃ© Liban during the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s in Lebanon and throughout the Arab world. ... Baddi Doub (Arabic: â€Ž) is Elissas debut album. ...

Her second project in 2000 was a duet with Ragheb Alameh "Betghib Betrouh." The song was included in Elissa's second album W'akherta Ma'ak, which went on to sell more than 1,600,000 copies.^{[citation needed]} Wakherta Maak (Arabic:Ùˆ Ø¢Ø®Ø±ØªÙ‡Ø§ Ù…Ø¹Ø§Ùƒ) is the second album of Elissa. ...

Later on, Elissa was featured with the international artist Chris DeBurgh in an Arabic-English song titled "Lebanese Nights", which was written, composed and distributed by DeBurgh. He wrote this song while on his last visit to the country. He decided to sing it with a Lebanese singer, and chose Elissa. The song was recorded in London and released in DeBurgh's 2002 Album, Timing Is Everything. Chris de Burgh (born October 15th, 1948) is an Irish musician and songwriter. ...

Her third album Ayshalak was released in June 2002 supported by a video clip filmed in Paris by French director Fabrice Begotti, wardrobe and make up by Christian Dior. Elissa was the first Arab figure to represent Christian Dior. The video and song were huge successes, and with the aid of the composer/arranger Jean-Marie Riachi, Elissa was able to follow with another hit "Agmal Ehsas" was Elissa's second single from Ayshalak. The video clip was directed by the Lebanese director, Selim El Turk. Together Elissa and Selim won the Murex D'Or for the best female artist and the best video clip. Ayshalak (Arabic:Ø¹Ø§ÙŠØ´Ø§Ù„Ùƒ) is Elissas third studio album and the follow-up to 2001s Wakherta Maak. ... This article is about the capital of France. ... Christian Dior (January 21, 1905 â€“ October 23, 1957), was an influential French fashion designer. ...

At end of 2002 she inaugurated the opening of Kuwait's Virgin Megastore with Sir Richard Branson, the founder of the famous stores. Also a great success for Elissa was being included in the anthology book '100 Pioneers of Lebanon' alongside artists such as Fairouz, Wadih El Safi, as well as many other celebrities. Fairuz at Carnegie Hall in 1971 Fairuz (also spelled Fairouz) (born 21 November 1935?) is a Lebanese singer greatly admired throughout the Arab world. ... Wadih El Safi was born in the town of Niha in the Chouf in 1921, and started his artistic journey at the early age of seventeen when he took part in a singing contest held by the Lebanese Radio and was first among fifty other competitors. ...

In September 2003, Elissa performed at the Hope Charity gala, which took place in the Royal Albert Hall, one of London's most prestigious venues. Elissa was the sole representative of the Middle East among other international stars such as Sarah Brightman, Zucchero, and Joaquín Cortés. Albert Hall redirects here. ... This article is about the capital of England and the United Kingdom. ... Sarah Brightman (born August 14, 1960) is an English classical crossover soprano, actress and dancer. ... Adelmo Fornaciari (born September 25, 1955), more commonly known by his stage name Zucchero, is an Italian rock singer. ... JoaquÃn CortÃ©s (born 1969) is a world famous flamenco dancer from Spain. ...

Elissa's fourth album, Ahla Donya was released in 2004. This album was the first under Elissa's contract with Rotana, the music production company. The album included a variety of songs, such as "Koll Youm Fi Omry", "Erga' Lel Shoa'", "Hobbak Waja' (Inta Lameen)" and "Ahla Donya". The album received a 2005 World Music Award for best-selling album in the Middle East and North Africa. In 2005, a Special Collector's Edition of the record was made available (1000 copies) with state-of-the-art packaging including a mini-biography.^{[citation needed]} Ahla Donya (Arabic:Ø£ØÙ„Ù‰ Ø¯Ù†ÙŠØ§) is the name of the 4th studio album by Lebanese artist Elissa and was her first album to be produced by Rotana, following the termination of her contract with Mohsen Gabers Alam al Phan. ... Rotana Records (Arabic: ØªØ³Ø¬ÙŠÙ„Ø§Øª Ø±ÙˆØªØ§Ù†Ø§) is the Middle Easts largest record label. ... The World Music Awards (founded in 1989) is an international awards show that annually honors recording artists based on their worldwide sales figures, which are provided by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI). ... A map showing countries commonly considered to be part of the Middle East The Middle East is a region comprising the lands around the southern and eastern parts of the Mediterranean Sea, a territory that extends from the eastern Mediterranean Sea to the Persian Gulf. ... Northern Africa (UN subregion) geographic, including above North Africa or Northern Africa is the northernmost region of the African continent, separated by the Sahara from Sub-Saharan Africa. ...

In 2005 she released her fifth album, Bastanak. The Diva was dressed by the rising fashion designer Ghadeer, who now has her own designer line. Khalil Al-Araj, Loay Haydar, and Amir Saqer were the first to discover her talent in video clips. Thus producing most of her clips in the day3a. Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Bastanak (Arabic:Ø¨Ø³ØªÙ†Ø§Ùƒ) is an album released in 2005 by the Lebanese pop singer Elissa. ...

In 2007 she had a hit with the song "Halili", a duet with Cheb Mami. Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... Cheb Mami, real name Mohamed KÃ©lifati (born July 11, 1966, SaÃ¯da, Algeria) is an Algerian-born raÃ¯ singer. ...

Her sixth album called Ayami Beek was released in December 2007 by Rotana. The first singles from this album are "Awakher Al Sheta","Ayami beek" and "betmoun" An album or record album is a collection of related audio or music tracks distributed to the public. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... Rotana Records (Arabic: ØªØ³Ø¬ÙŠÙ„Ø§Øª Ø±ÙˆØªØ§Ù†Ø§) is the Middle Easts largest record label. ...

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In 2001, she took part in Jordan's 'Fiesta Latina'. She also held a performance at the pyramids of Egypt as the opening act for British superstar Sting. In addition to this, she was the only Arabic artist to perform in front of the former U.S President Bill Clinton at the Stars Charity show in Dubai. Also present at this event were Queen Rania of Jordan and the Crown Prince of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. A view of the pyramids at Giza from the plateau to the south of the complex. ... This article is about the musician. ... William Jefferson Bill Clinton (born William Jefferson Blythe III[1] on August 19, 1946) was the 42nd President of the United States, serving from 1993 to 2001. ... Location of Dubai in the UAE Coordinates: , Country Emirate Dubai Incorporated (town) June 9, 1833 Incorporated (emirate) December 2, 1971 Founder Maktoum bin Bati bin Suhail (1833) Seat Dubai Subdivisions Towns and villages Jebel Ali Hatta Al Hunaiwah Al Aweer Al Hajarain Al Lusayli Al Marqab Al Shindagha Al Faq... Queen Rania Al-Abdullah (Arabic: Ø±Ø§Ù†ÙŠØ© Ø¢Ù„ Ø¹Ø¨Ø¯Ø§Ù„Ù„Ù‡) (born Rania Al-Yasin on August 31, 1970), is the queen consort of King Abdullah II, the king of Jordan. ... Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum (Arabic (Ù…ØÙ…Ø¯ Ø¨Ù† Ø±Ø§Ø´Ø¯ Ø¢Ù„Ù…ÙƒØªÙˆÙ…) (born 1949) is currently the Prime Minister and Vice President of the United Arab Emirates, as well as the Ruler of Dubai. ...

In 2003 was her first deal with Pepsi which made her the official female star for Pepsi for the Arab World. It was followed in 2004 by a contract with Ray-Ban to promote their campaign. Further commercial campaigns included the contract with Lux, and a renewal for her contract with Pepsi. Elissa is an official spokesperson for Pepsi. In 2006 she co-starred with Christina Aguilera in a Pepsi Cola advertisement. In 2007, she promotes the new campaign of Vogue Eyewear in the Arab world named "Eliss fok Pepsi Cola is a non-alcoholic carbonated beverage produced and manufactured by PepsiCo. ... Ray Ban is a manufacturer of sunglasses, founded in 1937 by Bausch & Lomb, on commission of the United States Air Force. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the singer. ...

Controversies

Elissa's video for the title track of her album, Baddi Doub caused controversy. In the video, Elissa is seen sitting on a bed wearing a white bedsheet. For years after the video, Elissa would be asked about the 'bedsheet incident' in interviews. Elissa mentioned that she was surprised on how much controversy this has caused, especially since she was almost completely covered up, and indeed there are other artists who are more revealing dressed on TV. Not to be beaten, Elissa wore a similar ensamble for the title track of her next album, W'akherta Ma'ak. Baddi Doub (Arabic: â€Ž) is Elissas debut album. ... Wakherta Maak (Arabic:Ùˆ Ø¢Ø®Ø±ØªÙ‡Ø§ Ù…Ø¹Ø§Ùƒ) is the second album of Elissa. ...

Elissa is also known for accusing the singer, Amal Hijazi for imitating her style especially in the video of Hijazi's song, Bedawwar A Albi (Searching for my heart). Hijazi however denied the accusations, stressing that each of the singers has her own unique style. Hijazi added that her song was filmed long before Elissa's "Hubbak Waja" and had been airing on different satellite channels for some time at the time. In 2004, however, Hijazi put everything aside and made a personal visit to Elissa to give her condolences after the latter lost her father to cancer. Elissa welcomed Amal with open arms and expressed her gratitude towards Amal's attempt to stand by her side at such a troublesome time. This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ...

Awards and honors

Elissa was rewarded an exceptional Honorable Murex D'Or for being the first Lebanese to receive the World Music Award 2005. In the same event Elissa was also admired for her second success with Lebanese director Selim el Turk and received the best video clip award for the song Hobbak Waja' (directed by Selim el Turk). She was also held the Best Female artist of the year.^{[citation needed]}

Elissa has won two World Music Awards for best-selling artist in the Middle East in 2005 and 2006. Total sales of her albums are close to 18 million, making her one of the most popular Lebanese singers ever.^{[citation needed]} Elissa is also one of the wealthiest Lebanese singers and her wealth is estimated to be nearly $31 million.^{[citation needed]}

In early 2006, Elissa released her fifth studio effort, the album Bastanak, which has sold nearly 6.2 million copies, according to Rotana. In 2006, Elissa again won the World Music Award for best-selling Middle Eastern artist from the album sales of "Bastanak". The World Music Awards (founded in 1989) is an international awards show that annually honors recording artists based on their popularity, and worldwide sales figures, which are provided by the various organisations including record companies and the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI). ... A map showing countries commonly considered to be part of the Middle East The Middle East is a region comprising the lands around the southern and eastern parts of the Mediterranean Sea, a territory that extends from the eastern Mediterranean Sea to the Persian Gulf. ...

Elissa's fan base increases with every new album. Her concerts are always fully booked with sometimes a huge number of viewers that exceeds the capacity of the stage at which she is performing. Her official fan club page has more than 12,000 members since it relaunched in March 2006.

Bastanak, Elissa's latest album which created a lot of debate among all media representatives for its high production cost and international standards, brought Elissa a lot of success on a local, regional, and international scope of sales leading her to claim her second consecutive World Music Award.

Elissa performed Bastanak the smash hit from her latest album, dazzling the audience with a lovely performance, dedicating the award to her beloved country Lebanon - her Father's soul - and all her fans.

Her album Bastanak received a 2006 World Music Award for best-selling album in the Middle East. The World Music Awards (founded in 1989) is an international awards show that annually honors recording artists based on their popularity, and worldwide sales figures, which are provided by the various organisations including record companies and the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI). ...

Discography

Year 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar). ... Baddi Doub (Arabic: â€Ž) is Elissas debut album. ... Year 2000 (MM) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full 2000 Gregorian calendar). ... Wakherta Maak (Arabic:Ùˆ Ø¢Ø®Ø±ØªÙ‡Ø§ Ù…Ø¹Ø§Ùƒ) is the second album of Elissa. ... Also see: 2002 (number). ... Ayshalak (Arabic:Ø¹Ø§ÙŠØ´Ø§Ù„Ùƒ) is Elissas third studio album and the follow-up to 2001s Wakherta Maak. ... Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Ahla Donya (Arabic:Ø£ØÙ„Ù‰ Ø¯Ù†ÙŠØ§) is the name of the 4th studio album by Lebanese artist Elissa and was her first album to be produced by Rotana, following the termination of her contract with Mohsen Gabers Alam al Phan. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Bastanak (Arabic:Ø¨Ø³ØªÙ†Ø§Ùƒ) is an album released in 2005 by the Lebanese pop singer Elissa. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ...

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Baddi Doub (Arabic: â€Ž) is Elissas debut album. ... Wakherta Maak (Arabic:Ùˆ Ø¢Ø®Ø±ØªÙ‡Ø§ Ù…Ø¹Ø§Ùƒ) is the second album of Elissa. ... Ayshalak (Arabic:Ø¹Ø§ÙŠØ´Ø§Ù„Ùƒ) is Elissas third studio album and the follow-up to 2001s Wakherta Maak. ... Bastanak (Arabic:Ø¨Ø³ØªÙ†Ø§Ùƒ) is an album released in 2005 by the Lebanese pop singer Elissa. ...

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