Nicole Saba

{{short description|Lebanese singer and actress}}

{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2020}}

{{BLP sources|date=December 2010}}

{{Infobox musical artist

| name = Nicole Saba

| native_name = نيكول سابا

| image = Nicole Saba, Delta University Concert, 16 October 2016 (14) (cropped).jpg

| caption = Saba during her concert at Delta University, October 2016

| background = solo_singer

| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=y|1974|6|26}}{{cite web |title=Nicole Saba - Actor Filmography، photos، Video |url=https://elcinema.com/en/person/1056153/ |website=elCinema.com |access-date=8 November 2022 |language=en}}

| origin = Beirut, Lebanon

| genre = Arabic pop music, Arabic music, pop

| occupation = Singer, actress

| website =

}}

Nicole Saba ({{langx|ar|نيكول سابا}}; born 26 June 1974) is a Lebanese singer and actress. She is active in Egyptian cinema, appearing in several Egyptian films.

Career

From 1998 to 2001, Saba was a member of the Lebanese pop group The 4 Cats, replacing Rola Bahnam. Saba released two albums with the 4 Cats (Tic – Tick and Layl Nhar) and shot four video clips with them ("Yanassini", "Kan Ezaman", "Layl Nhar" and "Maba2a Eida"), as well as a commercial for LUX Shower Gel.

Saba then embarked on a solo singing and acting career. Her debut album was released in 2004, and her first film came out in 2003. She has subsequently taken further roles in Egyptian films.(18 July 2006). [http://www1.albawaba.com/en/entertainment/nicole-saba-doubles-her-salary Nicole Saba doubles her salary], Al Bawaba. Retrieved 13 December 2010

She won the award for the best singer in 2004 from Sayidaty magazine.{{citation needed|date=June 2008}}

In 2014, Saba won the North Vision Song Contest, representing Lebanon with her song "Hafdal Ahlam".{{cite web |title=Making Lebanon proud: Nicole Saba scores first place in the international "North Vision Song Contest" |url=https://www.albawaba.com/entertainment/manicole-saba-544323 |website=Albawaba}}

Personal life

Saba married Lebanese actor Youssef El Khal on 24 December 2011 in Em Sherif Restaurant in Ashrafieh, Lebanon,{{Cite web|url=http://www.arabiaweddings.com/celebrity-and-royal-weddings/nicole-saba-and-yousuf-al-khal|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140423184930/http://www.arabiaweddings.com/celebrity-and-royal-weddings/nicole-saba-and-yousuf-al-khal|url-status=dead|archive-date=2014-04-23|title=Nicole Saba got married to Youssef al Khal}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.arabiaweddings.com/|title=Arabia Weddings|website=Arabia Weddings}} after being in a relationship for 10 years.{{Cite web|url=http://hotarabicmusic.com/2012/12/picture-nicole-saba-and-her-husband/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180728221338/http://hotarabicmusic.com/2012/12/picture-nicole-saba-and-her-husband/|url-status=usurped|archive-date=28 July 2018|title=Picture: Nicole Saba And Her Husband Youssef El Khal – Hot Arabic Music|first=Shey y|last=says}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.albawaba.com/entertainment/nicole-saba-and-yousif-al-khal-married-404359|title=Nicole Saba and Yousif Al Khal married|website=Al Bawaba}} Their daughter Nicole El Khal was born in 2013.{{Cite web|url=https://www.albawaba.com/entertainment/nicole-saba-youssef-el-khal-music-baby-girl-dad-mum-513011|title=There's a new Nicole in town! Nicole Saba gives birth to baby girl|website=Al Bawaba}}

Filmography

  • 2003: El Tagroba Al Denemarkeya (The Danish Experience) was Nicole's first acting experience.(9 May 2005). [http://www1.albawaba.com/en/entertainment/nicole-saba-releases-album-film-and-tv-drama Nicole Saba releases an album, a film, and a TV drama] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120418231552/http://www.albawaba.com/en/entertainment/nicole-saba-releases-album-film-and-tv-drama |date=18 April 2012 }}, Al Bawaba. Retrieved 13 December 2010(2 May 2005). [http://www1.albawaba.com/en/entertainment/nicole-saba-hopes-be-understood-italy Nicole Saba hopes to be understood in Italy] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120418231524/http://www.albawaba.com/en/entertainment/nicole-saba-hopes-be-understood-italy |date=18 April 2012 }}, Al Bawaba. Retrieved 13 December 2010 Saba was chosen for the role by the Egyptian actor Adel Emam.
  • 2006: Tomn Dastet Ashrar - "Lily"
  • 2006: Kesit el Hai El Sha'abi (Arabic: قصة الحي الشعبي) (The Story of the Common Neighborhood)(13 November 2006). [http://www1.albawaba.com/en/entertainment/nicole-saba-dreams-going-international Nicole Saba dreams of going international] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120418231509/http://www.albawaba.com/en/entertainment/nicole-saba-dreams-going-international |date=18 April 2012 }}, Al Bawaba. Retrieved 9 December 2010 Saba's first major lead role.
  • 2008: The BabyDoll Night (Leilet El-Baby Doll) (Arabic: ليلة البيبي دول)
  • 2008: Special Missions (Amaleyat Khasaa) (Arabic: عمليات خاصة)
  • 2009: Al-Saffah(8 October 2009). [http://www.almasryalyoum.com/en/news/al-saffah-bimbo-story Al-Saffah – Bimbo story], Al-Masry Al-Youm (in English). Retrieved 15 December 2010 (The Criminal or The Serial Killer) (Arabic: السفاح)
  • 2012: Baba (film) (Baba) (Arabic: بابا)
  • 2013: Samir Abou Alneil, (Samir the father of the Nile) (film) (Sameer Abool Neeel) (Arabic: سمير ابو النيل)

Discography

  • Album: Ya Shaghilny (2004, Alam El Phan)(3 June 2006). [http://www.alghad.com/?news=98394 نيكول سابا: أنا لست فقط فتاة شقراء تقدم الإغراء], Alghad (in Arabic). Retrieved 13 December 2010 (profile of Saba where she says she wanted to be more than just the "blonde girl" in 4 Cats, and moved into a solo career and acting, and released her debut album)

=Ya Shaghilny (2004)=

  • "Baly Beek Mashghoul" ("My Mind Is Thinking Of You")
  • " Ya Shaghilny Beek" ("Keeping Me Busy With You")
  • "Ana Ma Bahibak" ("I Don't Love You")
  • "Fadel Sawany" ("Moments Left")
  • "Wehliftlak Bilghaly" ("Swore with the Beloved")
  • "Ash'aak" ("Adore You")
  • "Law Fil Omr Lila" ("If There's was a Night in Life time")
  • "Kol Lahzit Hob" ("Every Moment of Love")
  • "Khalik Makanak" ("Stay Where You Are")
  • "Albak Mosh Ala Had" ("Your heart Doesn't care about anyone")

=Singles (2005–2018)=

  • "Bahebak Awi" ("Love you so much")
  • "3amel 3amla" ("Up to something")
  • "Tab3i Keda" ("This is my Character")
  • "Brahti" ("As I Like")
  • "Fares Ahlami" ("My Prince Charming")
  • "Kont Fe Hali" ("I was By myself")
  • "Hafdal Ahlam ("Keep on Dreaming")
  • "Mafeesh Mosta7eel" ft. Abdelbaset Hamouda ("Nothing is Impossible")
  • "Maba Tede2eli" ("Don't Call me Again")
  • "Karart" ("I Decided")
  • "Mesh Waat Kalam" ("No time for Talking")
  • "Soura Selfie" ("Selfie Picture")

References

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