Carole Samaha facts for kids
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Carole Samaha
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| Background information | |
| Native name |
كارول سماحة
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| Born | July 25, 1972 Beirut, Lebanon |
| Genres | Arabic pop music |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, actress |
| Years active | 1999–present |
Carole Samaha (Arabic: كارول سماحة) is a famous singer and actress from Lebanon. She was born on July 25, 1972. Carole has released many music albums and is known for her powerful performances.
Before becoming a pop star, Carole was a classical actress. She worked with famous theater directors like Mansour Rahbani. In 1999, she earned a Master's degree in acting and directing from Saint Joseph University in Beirut.
Carole started her pop music journey in 2000 with her first song, Bi Sabah el Alf el Talet. She quickly gained recognition, winning the Arab Music Award for Best Female Newcomer in 2004. She has also won several Murex d'Or awards, which are big awards in the Middle East.
In 2007, Carole returned to the theater to star in a musical called Zenobia. She also started her own production company, Lacarma, in 2009. In 2011, she played the role of another famous singer, Sabah, in a TV series called Al Shahroura. Carole was also a judge on The X Factor (Arabic TV series) in 2013, helping new talents like Young Pharoz.
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Who is Carole Samaha?
Carole Samaha was born in Beirut, Lebanon. Her father, Antoine Samaha, was from Khenchara, and her mother, Nouhad Hawi, was from Dhour El Choueir. She has two brothers. Carole shared that her parents supported different political groups. This helped her learn to be open-minded and understand different points of view.
Carole Samaha's Family Life
On November 1, 2013, Carole Samaha married Walid Mustafa, an Egyptian businessman. They had a civil ceremony in Limassol, Cyprus. On August 31, 2015, Carole and Walid welcomed their daughter, Tala. Carole is a Maronite Christian. She holds both Lebanese and Egyptian citizenships and has been living in Egypt with her family since 2014.
Carole Samaha's Music Albums
Carole Samaha has released several successful albums throughout her career. Here are some of her main albums:
| Year | Album Title | Meaning |
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| 2003 | Helm | A Dream |
| 2003 | Oughniat El Toufoula | Children Songs |
| 2004 | Ana Horra | I'm Free |
| 2006 | Adwa' Al Shohra | Lights of Fame |
| 2009 | Hdoudi Sama | The Sky Is My Limit |
| 2013 | Ehssas | A Feeling |
| 2016 | Zekrayati | Memories |
| 2020 | Christmas Carole | Christmas songs |
Carole Samaha's Hit Songs
Carole Samaha has released many popular singles. Here are some of her well-known songs:
| Year | Song Title | Album | Translation | Notes |
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| 2003 | Habib Alby | Helm | My Love | Her first song after working with the Rahbani brothers. |
| 2004 | Etalaa Feyi | Ana Horra | Look at Me | The music video featured Mister Lebanon 1997 Ghassan El Mawla. |
| 2005 | Ghali Alayi | Ana Horra | You Mean A Lot To Me | |
| 2006 | Esmaani | Adwa' Al Shohra | Listen To Me | |
| 2007 | Ya Rabi | Ana Wel Leil | Oh God | A duet with Marwan Khoury. |
| 2008 | Jeet (Majnouni) | Hdoudi Sama | You Came (I Must Be Crazy) | This song was part of a movie soundtrack. |
| 2009 | Ma Bkhaf | Hdoudi Sama | I Am Not Scared | This was her first official single from the album. |
| 2010 | Khallik Bhalak | Hodoudi Sama | Stay Away | |
| 2012 | Weta'awadet | Ehssas | And I Got Used [To It] | |
| 2014 | Sahranin | N/A | We're Partying/Staying Up | This song was popular in nightlife. |
| 2016 | Rouh Fell | N/A | Leave | This song reached the top spot on the music streaming service Anghami. |
| 2022 | Fawda | N/A | Chaos |
Awards and Achievements
Carole Samaha has received many awards for her talent in both singing and acting.
- 2000: "Revelation Of The Year" (for acting and singing) at the Murex d'Or awards.
- 2003: "Best Polyvalent Talent" (for acting and singing) at the Murex d'Or awards.
- 2003: "Best Female Romantic Song" for "Tallaa Fiyyi" at the Murex d'Or awards.
- 2004: "Best Female Newcomer" at the Arab Music Awards.
- 2007: "Best Lebanese Female Singer" at the Murex d'Or awards.
- 2007: "Best Lebanese Song" for "Ya Rab" (with Marwan Khoury) at the Murex d'Or awards.
- 2010: "Album Of The Year" for Hdoudi Sama (2009) at the Murex d'Or awards.
- 2011: "Best Music Video" for "Khalik Behalak" at the Murex d'Or ceremony.
- 2014: World Music Award for "Best Stage Performer in the Middle East" in Monaco.
See also
In Spanish: Carole Samaha para niños
