Carmen Suleiman facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Carmen Suleiman
Carmen Suleiman performing in a live concert (2023)
Background information
Native name	كارمن سليمان
Birth name	Carmen Essam Soliman كارمن عصام سليمان
Born	(1994-10-07) 7 October 1994 (age 30) Zagazig, Sharqia Governorate, Egypt
Origin	Egypt
Genres	Pop
Occupation(s)	Singer
Instruments	Singing
Years active	2012–present
Labels	Platinum Records
Associated acts	Nesma Mahgoub

Carmen Essam Soliman (Arabic: كارمن عصام سليمان‎; born on 7 October 1994), known as Carmen Suleiman (Arabic: كارمن سليمان‎), is a talented Egyptian singer. She became famous after winning a big singing competition.

Carmen Suleiman's Journey to Stardom

Carmen Suleiman started her music career in a big way. In 2012, she won the very first season of the TV show Arab Idol. This show was a singing contest broadcast live on MBC 1. Winning the show meant she got a special contract to record her music with Platinum Records.

Winning Arab Idol

The Arab Idol contest had many tough rounds. Carmen competed against 20 other singers. Famous judges like Ragheb Alama, Nancy Ajram, Ahlam, and music producer Hassan El Shafei watched and judged the performances. Carmen won the competition on March 24, 2012, by getting the most votes from viewers.

Her Music and Other Projects

After her big win, Carmen released her first song, "Kalam Kalam", on March 4, 2013. This song quickly became very popular in Egypt. Her first full music album came out in January 2014.

Carmen has also used her voice for other exciting projects. She was the singing voice for the character Moana in the Arabic version of the popular Disney movie.

Performances on Arab Idol

During her time on Arab Idol, Carmen performed many different songs. She sang songs by famous artists from the Arab world. Here are some of the songs she performed:

• "Magadir" by Talal Maddah
• "Yana Yana" by Sabah
• "Meen Da Elli Nseek" by Nancy Ajram
• "Ana Fintizarak" by Umm Kulthum
• "Abaad Kontom" by Mohammed Abdu
• "Zay El Assal" by Sabah
• "Mathasibneesh" by Sherine
• "Seedi Wesalak" by Angham
• "Ya Rub" by Marwan Khoury and Carole Samaha
• "Mostaheel" by Warda Al-Jazairia
• "La Tebki Ya Worood El Dar" by Najwa Karam
• "Ya Mounyati" by Abdel Mohsen El-Mohanna
• "Adwaa El Shohra" by Carole Samaha
• "Ana Albi Dalili" by Laila Mourad
• "Ma Yhimmak" by Yara
• "Alhin Ahebak" by Thekra
• "Bala Hob" by Rouwaida Attieh
• "Wallah Oyonak" by Samira Said
• "Enta Omri" by Umm Kulthum
• "El Rasayel" by Mohamed Abdu
• "Helwa Ya Baladi" by Dalida

Songs from Results Shows

Carmen also performed in the Saturday results shows. These performances were often medleys, which are songs made up of different parts of other songs.

• "Bebasata" by Saber Rebaï
• "Sabri Aleel" by Sherine
• "El Hawa Tayer" by Assi El Helani
• "Ana Bdeera" by Majid al-Muhandis
• "Sho Akhbarak" by Nawal Al Zoghbi
• "Abali Habibi" by Elissa
• "Ala Rasi" by Kadhim Al-Sahir
• "Ebn El Geeran" and "Mashi Haddi" by Nancy Ajram
• "Sit El Habayeb" by Fayza Ahmed

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