Ruby (Egyptian singer)
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Rania Hussein Mohammed Tawfik Mohammed (born October 8, 1981), known as Ruby , is an Egyptian
singer, actress and occasional model who rose to fame with her debut single "Enta Aref Leih" ("Do You Know Why?") in 2003.
, Egypt
to Egyptian parents, Maha Murad and Hussin Tawfiq. They divorced when she was only 2 months old. Her mother remarried shortly to young business man Magdy EL Newishy. A few years later, Murad gave birth to Rouby's sister, Merihan, more known as Kooky. Ruby started her career as a model when Marcel Romanoff, the Dutch singer, spotted her in front of the American University in Cairo
. Romanoff chose Ruby to appear in his music video. She later appeared in the music video
of his song "Don't Make Me Cry". Ruby previously studied Law
at Bani Suwayf University.
Ruby later worked in television
commercials for several products, including Pringles
, Sparkle, and Alo. She then worked with Egyptian film director Youssef Chahine
in the film Sekoot Hansawwar (2001), in which she played the role of a wealthy girl who falls in love with her driver. Youssef Chahine
is reportedly responsible for the switch to her stage name, Ruby. She also appeared in the comedy Film Thakafy which translates as(Educational Movie) in a minor role as a schoolgirl.
of her debut single "Enta Aref Leih" (2003), was directed by Sherif Sabri
and was a hit on most satellite music stations in the Middle East during the summer of 2003. Ruby was criticized by the media for appearing in the provocative costume of a belly dance
r in the song's music video. Despite this criticism, the successful single brought Ruby into the limelight. The song was composed by the Egyptian musician Mohammad Rahim.
Ruby's second video was released in early 2004. Titled "Leih Beydary Kedah" (Why Is He Hiding His Feeling Like This?) and directed by Sherif Sabri, the video again also featured provocative scenes.
The third music video of the song "El Gharaam (Koll Amma A'ollo Ah)" was accompanied by clips from Ruby's movie, Saba' Wara'aat Kotcheena (7 Playing Cards). The film was banned by the governments some Arabic countries due to its usage of erotic themes. The film was directed and produced by Sherif Sabri in his first. Two music videos for the songs "Ana Omry Mastaneat Hadd" and "Ghawy" were released later.
"Mosh Hate'dar" is her the first single from her second album released in March 2007, titled Meshit Wara Ehsasy
. The music video of "Mosh Hate'dar" surprised the audience due it less provocative presentation. The second single, "Meshit Wara Ehsasy", featured her performing in Giza, in front of the Pyramids and Sphinx
.
Ruby has been questioned in numerous interviews about her provocative style and suggestive moves, to which she responded that she does not consider herself to be a sex symbol
. She was also rumoured to be married to her manager, Sherif Sabri, but they have both denied the rumour.
In 2008, she had released a single Yal Ramoush (Wonderful Eyelashes). She is also the one who sang the theme song of Al Wa3d Movie Awwel Marra (The First time) and Leeh (Why?) for Baby Doll's Night
Egyptians
Egyptians are nation an ethnic group made up of Mediterranean North Africans, the indigenous people of Egypt.Egyptian identity is closely tied to geography. The population of Egypt is concentrated in the lower Nile Valley, the small strip of cultivable land stretching from the First Cataract to...
singer, actress and occasional model who rose to fame with her debut single "Enta Aref Leih" ("Do You Know Why?") in 2003.
Biography
Ruby was Born in CairoCairo
Cairo , is the capital of Egypt and the largest city in the Arab world and Africa, and the 16th largest metropolitan area in the world. Nicknamed "The City of a Thousand Minarets" for its preponderance of Islamic architecture, Cairo has long been a centre of the region's political and cultural life...
, Egypt
Egypt
Egypt , officially the Arab Republic of Egypt, Arabic: , is a country mainly in North Africa, with the Sinai Peninsula forming a land bridge in Southwest Asia. Egypt is thus a transcontinental country, and a major power in Africa, the Mediterranean Basin, the Middle East and the Muslim world...
to Egyptian parents, Maha Murad and Hussin Tawfiq. They divorced when she was only 2 months old. Her mother remarried shortly to young business man Magdy EL Newishy. A few years later, Murad gave birth to Rouby's sister, Merihan, more known as Kooky. Ruby started her career as a model when Marcel Romanoff, the Dutch singer, spotted her in front of the American University in Cairo
American University in Cairo
The American University in Cairo is an independent, non-profit, apolitical, secular institution of higher learning located in Cairo, Egypt...
. Romanoff chose Ruby to appear in his music video. She later appeared in the music video
Music video
A music video or song video is a short film integrating a song and imagery, produced for promotional or artistic purposes. Modern music videos are primarily made and used as a marketing device intended to promote the sale of music recordings...
of his song "Don't Make Me Cry". Ruby previously studied Law
Law
Law is a system of rules and guidelines which are enforced through social institutions to govern behavior, wherever possible. It shapes politics, economics and society in numerous ways and serves as a social mediator of relations between people. Contract law regulates everything from buying a bus...
at Bani Suwayf University.
Ruby later worked in television
Television
Television is a telecommunication medium for transmitting and receiving moving images that can be monochrome or colored, with accompanying sound...
commercials for several products, including Pringles
Pringles
Pringles is a brand of potato and wheat based snacks originally developed by Procter & Gamble. Pringles are sold in more than 140 countries and have yearly sales of more than...
, Sparkle, and Alo. She then worked with Egyptian film director Youssef Chahine
Youssef Chahine
Youssef Chahine was an Egyptian film director active in the Egyptian film industry since 1950. He was credited with launching the career of actor Omar Sharif...
in the film Sekoot Hansawwar (2001), in which she played the role of a wealthy girl who falls in love with her driver. Youssef Chahine
Youssef Chahine
Youssef Chahine was an Egyptian film director active in the Egyptian film industry since 1950. He was credited with launching the career of actor Omar Sharif...
is reportedly responsible for the switch to her stage name, Ruby. She also appeared in the comedy Film Thakafy which translates as(Educational Movie) in a minor role as a schoolgirl.
Musical career
The first music videoMusic video
A music video or song video is a short film integrating a song and imagery, produced for promotional or artistic purposes. Modern music videos are primarily made and used as a marketing device intended to promote the sale of music recordings...
of her debut single "Enta Aref Leih" (2003), was directed by Sherif Sabri
Sherif Sabri
Sherif Sabri is an Egyptian Creative director, director, film, music and TV producer. He is responsible for bringing the artist Ruby into the limelight by fully producing her debut album as well as writing, producing and directing her movie Saba' Wara'aat Kutchina, AKA 7 Playing...
and was a hit on most satellite music stations in the Middle East during the summer of 2003. Ruby was criticized by the media for appearing in the provocative costume of a belly dance
Belly dance
Belly dance or Bellydance is a "Western"-coined name for a traditional "Middle Eastern" dance, especially raqs sharqi . It is sometimes also called Middle Eastern dance or Arabic dance in the West, or by the Greco-Turkish term çiftetelli...
r in the song's music video. Despite this criticism, the successful single brought Ruby into the limelight. The song was composed by the Egyptian musician Mohammad Rahim.
Ruby's second video was released in early 2004. Titled "Leih Beydary Kedah" (Why Is He Hiding His Feeling Like This?) and directed by Sherif Sabri, the video again also featured provocative scenes.
The third music video of the song "El Gharaam (Koll Amma A'ollo Ah)" was accompanied by clips from Ruby's movie, Saba' Wara'aat Kotcheena (7 Playing Cards). The film was banned by the governments some Arabic countries due to its usage of erotic themes. The film was directed and produced by Sherif Sabri in his first. Two music videos for the songs "Ana Omry Mastaneat Hadd" and "Ghawy" were released later.
"Mosh Hate'dar" is her the first single from her second album released in March 2007, titled Meshit Wara Ehsasy
Meshit Wara Ehsasy
Meshit Wara Ehsasy is the second album of the Egyptian artist Ruby. Produced by Yellow and Delta Sound .The album includes 11 tracks along, 8 of them original tracks, 2 mixes and 1 music outro...
. The music video of "Mosh Hate'dar" surprised the audience due it less provocative presentation. The second single, "Meshit Wara Ehsasy", featured her performing in Giza, in front of the Pyramids and Sphinx
Sphinx
A sphinx is a mythical creature with a lion's body and a human head or a cat head.The sphinx, in Greek tradition, has the haunches of a lion, the wings of a great bird, and the face of a woman. She is mythicised as treacherous and merciless...
.
Ruby has been questioned in numerous interviews about her provocative style and suggestive moves, to which she responded that she does not consider herself to be a sex symbol
Sex symbol
A sex symbol is a celebrity of either gender, typically an actor, musician, supermodel, teen idol, or sports star, noted for their sex appeal. The term was first used in the mid 1950s in relation to the popularity of certain Hollywood stars, especially Marilyn Monroe and Brigitte...
. She was also rumoured to be married to her manager, Sherif Sabri, but they have both denied the rumour.
In 2008, she had released a single Yal Ramoush (Wonderful Eyelashes). She is also the one who sang the theme song of Al Wa3d Movie Awwel Marra (The First time) and Leeh (Why?) for Baby Doll's Night
Filmography
| Year | Film | Translation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Film Saqafi | Porn Movie | |
| 2001 | Sokoot Hansawwar | Silence, We're Rolling | |
| 2004 | Sabaa' Waraqat Kotsheena | 7 Cards | |
| 2008 | Leilet El BabyDoll The BabyDoll Night (film) The Baby Doll Night, is an Egyptian political comedy-drama film released in June 2008.-Plot:As the film progresses, Awadein realizes that Srg. Peter was the prison warden at Abu Ghraib and that he is also staying at the hotel that he intends to bomb... |
The BabyDoll Night (film) | |
| 2008 | Al Waad | The Promise | |
| 2010 | Al Shawq | Longing | Won—Golden Pyramid Award Golden Pyramid Award The Golden Pyramid Award is the highest prize for best film in the international competition of the Cairo International Film Festival, hosted biennially in Cairo, Egypt.... from the 34th Cairo International Film Festival Cairo International Film Festival The Cairo International Film Festival is an annual film festival held in Cairo, Egypt. It was established in 1976 and was the first international film festival held in the Arab world... |