Joseph Attieh
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Joseph Attieh (born in Mehmarch, Batroun, Lebanon on May 14, 1986) is a Lebanese
singer who won the third season of Star Academy Lebanon
in 2005 after winning 55% of the vote, becoming the first Lebanese candidate to win the reality
talent show. In addition to the title, Joseph won $50,000 and a car.
, Lebanon and was a student specializing in radio and TV production. He also played guitar, nai and piano.
After winning Star Academy, he released his first single "La Trouhi!" (Don't Go!) in 2006. It was written by Nicolas Saadé Nakhleh and the video clip directed by Emile Sleilaty. It topped the charts in Lebanon and other Middle-Eastern countries. He followed it up with "Nahlé" (The Bee) in 2007, based on a dabké
. He also travelled abroad for tours including trip to Australia
in 2007 with several concerts alongside of Nawal Al Zoghbi. He also traveled to the United States for further gigs.
His third single was "Habayt Aayounak" (I love your eyes) which he debuted in a performance on Star Academy 5 prime. He toured Australia again this time with Carole Samaha
. In May 2008, he was featured in a concert in downtown Beirut
singing "El Hak Ma Bi Mout" (The Truth Does Not Die) and dedicated to Lebanon
. The song included a music video. He also starred in a Lebanese sitcom called Jeeran (Arabic:جيران Neighbors). The idea was that of Roula Saad and Mona Tayeh wrote the script. The sitcom was broadcast for one season on LBC. Tina Yammout, Ahmad Dawoud, Ali Saad, Marwa Bin Sghayar, Sally, Fadi Andraous, Shayma Hilali, Khalifah Salem and Imed Jalouli from Star Academy 3 and 4 also had parts in the show. He released his debut album Mawhoum
in February 2010.
Lebanon
Lebanon , officially the Republic of LebanonRepublic of Lebanon is the most common term used by Lebanese government agencies. The term Lebanese Republic, a literal translation of the official Arabic and French names that is not used in today's world. Arabic is the most common language spoken among...
singer who won the third season of Star Academy Lebanon
Star Academy Lebanon
Star Academy Arab World, also known as Star Academy: Al-Academya or Star Academy LBC, is a pan-Arab televised talent show, which began in 2003 that features a group of young male and female candidates from all over the Arab world....
in 2005 after winning 55% of the vote, becoming the first Lebanese candidate to win the reality
Reality television
Reality television is a genre of television programming that presents purportedly unscripted dramatic or humorous situations, documents actual events, and usually features ordinary people instead of professional actors, sometimes in a contest or other situation where a prize is awarded...
talent show. In addition to the title, Joseph won $50,000 and a car.
Career
Attieh was raised in ByblosByblos
Byblos is the Greek name of the Phoenician city Gebal . It is a Mediterranean city in the Mount Lebanon Governorate of present-day Lebanon under the current Arabic name of Jubayl and was also referred to as Gibelet during the Crusades...
, Lebanon and was a student specializing in radio and TV production. He also played guitar, nai and piano.
After winning Star Academy, he released his first single "La Trouhi!" (Don't Go!) in 2006. It was written by Nicolas Saadé Nakhleh and the video clip directed by Emile Sleilaty. It topped the charts in Lebanon and other Middle-Eastern countries. He followed it up with "Nahlé" (The Bee) in 2007, based on a dabké
Dabke
Dabke is an Arab folk dance. It is popular in several Arab countries such as Palestine, Lebanon, Jordan, Syria,and Iraq. A line dance, it is widely performed at weddings and joyous occasions...
. He also travelled abroad for tours including trip to Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
in 2007 with several concerts alongside of Nawal Al Zoghbi. He also traveled to the United States for further gigs.
His third single was "Habayt Aayounak" (I love your eyes) which he debuted in a performance on Star Academy 5 prime. He toured Australia again this time with Carole Samaha
Carole Samaha
Carole Samaha is a Lebanese musician and actress. She has released five studio albums. Samaha has a masters degree in acting and directing, which she earned in 1999. In 2004 she won the Arab Music Award for best female newcomer...
. In May 2008, he was featured in a concert in downtown Beirut
Beirut
Beirut is the capital and largest city of Lebanon, with a population ranging from 1 million to more than 2 million . Located on a peninsula at the midpoint of Lebanon's Mediterranean coastline, it serves as the country's largest and main seaport, and also forms the Beirut Metropolitan...
singing "El Hak Ma Bi Mout" (The Truth Does Not Die) and dedicated to Lebanon
Lebanon
Lebanon , officially the Republic of LebanonRepublic of Lebanon is the most common term used by Lebanese government agencies. The term Lebanese Republic, a literal translation of the official Arabic and French names that is not used in today's world. Arabic is the most common language spoken among...
. The song included a music video. He also starred in a Lebanese sitcom called Jeeran (Arabic:جيران Neighbors). The idea was that of Roula Saad and Mona Tayeh wrote the script. The sitcom was broadcast for one season on LBC. Tina Yammout, Ahmad Dawoud, Ali Saad, Marwa Bin Sghayar, Sally, Fadi Andraous, Shayma Hilali, Khalifah Salem and Imed Jalouli from Star Academy 3 and 4 also had parts in the show. He released his debut album Mawhoum
Mawhoum
-joseph attieh first album:Mawhoum:* La Trouhi* Nahle* Habayt Ouyounak* El Ha2 Ma Bi Mout* Yalla Nerkod Sawa* Law Gharrabouha* Mawhoum* Ya Habibi 2el Gharam* Ghayeb habib 2el ro7* Feeki* Lma 2el kelmeh* Te3ib 2el shaw2* Temsal-Mawhoum song:...
in February 2010.
Awards
- Murex d'Or 2008 for the Best Song (الحق ما بموت)
- Music celebrity Award for the Best Singer
- Nomination for MTV Europe Award 2010