Star Academy (Arabia) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Star Academy Arabia |
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Star Academy Arabia title card
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| Created by | John de Mol |
| Directed by | Tony Qahwaji (Primes) Micha Chahhoud (Dailies) (2003–2011) Adib Mufty (Dailies) (2013–2016) |
| Presented by | Hilda Khalife |
| Country of origin | Lebanon |
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| Producer(s) | Roula Saad (2003–2011) Nadine Smayra (2013–2016) |
| Production location(s) | Adma, Lebanon |
| Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
| Running time | Varies |
| Production company(s) | Endemol Middle East |
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| Original network | LBCI (2003–2016) CBC (2013–2016) |
| Picture format | 576i (SDTV) (2003–2011) 720p (HDTV) (2013–2016) |
| Original release | 5 December 2003 – January 2016 |
Star Academy Arab World or Star Academy Arabia was a very popular TV show across the Arab world. It was a talent show that started in 2003. The show featured young singers and performers. It quickly became a huge success. Many people watched it every day.
About Star Academy Arabia
The show was based on a French TV program with the same name. A Dutch company called Endemol helped produce it. The idea for the show came from a Spanish TV format called Operación Triunfo.
The Academy and the Competition
Each season, about 16 young people were chosen for the show. They came from all over the Arab world. These contestants lived together for four months. They stayed in a special four-story building in Lebanon called "The Academy."
While living there, they trained in singing, dancing, and acting. Every week, the contestants competed in a big talent show. They performed on stage, showing off their skills. At the end of each week, viewers voted for their favorite contestant. The person with the fewest votes had to leave the show.
Famous Singers and Guests
A special part of Star Academy Arabia was when famous singers visited. Many big stars from the Arab world performed on the show. Some of these included Najwa Karam, Diana Haddad, Haifa Wahbe, Elissa, and Myriam Fares.
Over the years, the show also invited international superstars. Starting from the third season, singers like Julio Iglesias, Anggun, and Chris De Burgh came to perform. These guest appearances made the show even more exciting for viewers.
