Maya Diab facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Maya Diab
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Diab in 2019
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Maya Henri Diab
مايا هنري دياب 12 November 1980 Achrafieh, Lebanon
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| Occupation | Singer, TV presenter, actress |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Spouse(s) |
Abbas Nasser
(m. 2006; div. 2017) |
| Children | 1 |
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| Labels | MDM Production |
Maya Henri Diab, born on November 12, 1980, is a famous singer, actress, and TV host from Lebanon. She is known for her energetic performances and unique style. Before becoming a solo artist, Maya was part of a popular Lebanese girl group called The 4 Cats.
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About Maya's Early Life
Maya Diab grew up in Achrafieh, Lebanon. She comes from a Christian family and is the youngest of four children. She studied radio and TV media at the Lebanese University. This helped her prepare for her future career in entertainment.
Maya's Exciting Career
Maya started her journey in entertainment at a young age. In 1996, when she was just 16, she won a special award for fashion at a show called Studio El Fan. She also took part in the Miss Lebanon contest in 1998.
In 2000, she competed in TV presenting at Studio El Fan. The next year, in 2001, she joined the well-known girl group The 4 Cats.
Acting and Solo Music
Maya showed her acting skills in 2007 in the movie Asad W Arbaa Kotat. She starred alongside her group, The 4 Cats, and actor Hany Ramzy. She also acted in TV series like Kalam Niswan in 2009 and El Donia Heik in 2010.
In 2010, Maya left The 4 Cats to start her solo music career. Her first song, "Habibi," came out in 2011. She also sang a duet called "Sawa" with Ramy Ayach.
TV Hosting and Fashion Icon
Besides singing and acting, Maya is a talented TV presenter. Her first TV show was Heik Menghanni on MTV in 2011. She later hosted Deal or No Deal: El Ikhtiyar on Al-Nahar in 2012. In 2016, she hosted Ask The Arabs on MBC 1.
In October 2020, Maya Diab was honored as the Fashion Icon of the Arab World by the Arab Fashion Council. She helped open the 12th Arab Fashion Week, which was held online from Dubai.
Maya's Personal Life
Maya Diab was married to a businessman named Abbas Nasser in 2006. They have a daughter named Kai. The couple separated in 2017.
Maya's Music Albums
Maya Diab has released several albums and many songs throughout her career.
Studio Albums
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| #MyMaya |
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| My Maya I |
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| #MyMayaV |
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Live Albums
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| Maya Live |
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EPs (Extended Plays)
| Title | Album details |
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| My Maya II |
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| My Maya III |
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| My Maya IV |
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Popular Songs (Singles)
Maya has released many popular singles. Here are some of them:
| Title | Year | Album or EP |
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| "Sawa" (with Ramy Ayach) |
2011 | Non-album singles |
| "Ibn El Youzbashi" | ||
| "Habibi" | My Maya I | |
| "Tawel Balak" | 2012 | |
| "Chaklak Ma Btaaref" | ||
| "Dabou Aynaik" | 2013 | |
| "Gatifin" | 2014 | |
| "Aywa" | 2015 | |
| "Ya Niyali" | ||
| "Ya Bayyaiin El Asssal" | #MyMaya | |
| "Fina Nghayir" (with Bahaa Sultan) |
2016 | Non-album singles |
| "El Donya" (with Bahaa Sultan) |
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| "Keda Bardou" | #MyMaya | |
| "Biradini" (with K) |
2017 | Non-album single |
| "Tebead Aanni" | My Maya II | |
| "Baadou" | 2018 | |
| "Ysouffou Haki" | 2019 | |
| "Khserna Baad" (with Ziad Bourji) |
Non-album single | |
| "Rob3i Sa3a" | My Maya III | |
| "Yaba Yaba" | ||
| "Ana" | 2020 | |
| "Naharna Wardi" | ||
| "Doub" | 2021 | |
| "High Heels" | ||
| "Ahla Kalam" | Non-album singles | |
| "Watani Li Jayi" | ||
| "7ataly Rouge" (with Mahmoud Ellithy) |
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| "Ahlan Wa Sahlan" | My Maya IV | |
| "Aktar Shewaya" | Non-album singles | |
| "Asmar Ya Helou / Bassak Teji Haretna / Mayil Ya Ghzayel" | 2022 | |
| "Layliyi" | My Maya IV | |
| "Emmi Ya Emmi" | Non-album single | |
| "Eiish Ahla Snin" | My Maya IV | |
| "Diali" | ||
| "Helw Dah" | 2023 | Non-album single |
| "Taqa Egabiya" | #MyMayaV |
Maya's Film and TV Appearances
Maya Diab has also acted in movies and TV shows.
Movies
| Year | Title | Arabic Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2007 | Asad W Arbaa Kotat | أسد واربع قطط | Herself | |
| 2019 | Lokhanda Elawbash | — | — | TV movie |
TV Series
| Year | Title | Arabic Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2009 | Kalam Niswan | كلام نسوان | Batoul | |
| 2010 | El Donia Heik | الدنيا هيك | — | |
| 2011 | Heik Menghanni | هيك منغني | Herself | |
| 2012 | Deal or No Deal | ديل اور نو ديل |
