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| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1976|3|10|}}<ref name="hiamag.com">مجلة هي: [http://www.hiamag.com/%D9%85%D8%B4%D8%A7%D9%87%D9%8A%D8%B1-%D8%B9%D8%B1%D8%A8%D9%8A/198296-%D8%B5%D9%88%D8%B1%D8%A9-%D8%AA%D9%81%D8%B6%D8%AD-%D8%B9%D9%85%D8%B1-%D9%87%D9%8A%D9%81%D8%A7%D8%A1-%D9%88%D9%87%D8%A8%D9%8A صورة تفضح عمر هيفاء وهبي - مجلة هي], accessdate: November 7, 2017</ref><ref name="layalina.com">ليالينا: [https://www.layalina.com/%D9%87%D9%8A%D9%81%D8%A7%D8%A1-%D9%88%D9%87%D8%A8%D9%8A.html هيفاء وهبي - ليالينا], accessdate: November 7, 2017</ref><ref name="mbc.net">MBC.net: [http://www.mbc.net/ar/programs/men-al-qalb/articles/%D8%A8%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B5%D9%88%D8%B1--%D9%87%D9%8A%D9%81%D8%A7%D8%A1-%D9%88%D9%87%D8%A8%D9%8A-%D8%AA%D9%83%D9%85%D9%84-%D8%B9%D8%A7%D9%85%D9%87%D8%A7-%D8%A7%D9%8444-%D9%88%D8%AA%D8%AB%D8%A8%D8%AA-%D8%A3%D9%86-%D8%B9%D9%82%D8%A7%D8%B1%D8%A8-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B3%D8%A7%D8%B9%D8%A9-%D8%AA%D8%AF%D9%88%D8%B1-%D9%84%D9%84%D9%88%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%A1-/photos/230488.html بالصور: هيفاء وهبي تكمل عامها ال44 وتثبت أن عقارب الساعة تدور للوراء! - MBC.net], accessdate: November 7, 2017</ref><ref name="aawsat.com">هيفاء وهبي.. عين على الغناء وأخرى على الدراما,: [http://archive.aawsat.com/details.asp?section=49&article=774568&issueno=12973#.WgDu2IixXIU هيفاء وهبي.. عين على الغناء وأخرى على الدراما,], accessdate: November 7, 2017</ref>
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| birth_place = [[Mahrouna]], [[Lebanon]]
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| occupation = singer, actress, beauty icon
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'''Haifa Wehbe''' ([[Arabic]]: {{lang|ar|هيفاء وهبي}}) is a Lebanese singer and actress. She has released five studio albums and made her acting debut in the 2008 [[Pepsi]]-produced film ''Sea of Stars''. In 2006, Wehbe was on [[People Magazine]]'s 50 most beautiful people list.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20110713195157/http://www.lebanonatlas.com/content/magazine/Haifa-Wehbe.asp Haifa Wehbe]. lebanonatlas.com</ref>


==Life and career==
'''Haifa Wehbe''' ({{lang-ar|هيفاء وهبي}}; born March 10, 1976) is a singer, actress<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.imdb.com/name/nm4285378/|title=Haifa Wehbe|website=IMDb|access-date=2017-11-10}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.elbalad.news/3006061|title=هيفاء وهبي ويسرا ودرة ونيللي كريم نجوم «صدى البلد دراما» في نوفمبر|work=صدى البلد|access-date=2017-11-10|language=ar-AR}}</ref> and performer has been reigning over the [[Middle East]] entertainment industry for more than a decade.
===Early life===
Wehbe was born to [[Lebanese people|Lebanese]] father Nadim Antar and an [[Egyptians|Egyptian]] mother from [[Cairo]], to a Muslim family.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20090322195301/http://www.yuddy.com/celebrity/haifa-wehbe/bio Haifa Wehbe Biography]. yuddy.com</ref> Wehbe won the title of ''Miss South Lebanon'' at the age of sixteen<ref>{{cite news| url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/arabic/middle_east_news/newsid_7376000/7376714.stm | work=BBC News | title=هيفاء وهبي تثير زوبعة في الخليج| date=May 1, 2008}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nysun.com/foreign/lebanese-pop-star-haifa-wehbe-sides-with-hezbollah/42928/ |title=Lebanese Pop Star Haifa Wehbe Sides With Hezbollah |publisher=Nysun.com |accessdate=October 20, 2010}}</ref> and was a runner-up at the [[Miss Lebanon]] competition,<ref name="Bahrain"/> which was revoked after it was discovered that she was ineligible because she had been married and had a child.<ref>{{cite web|title=bio |url=http://www.yuddy.com/celebrity/haifa-wehbe/bio |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090322195301/http://www.yuddy.com/celebrity/haifa-wehbe/bio |archivedate=March 22, 2009 }}</ref>


== Biography ==
===Career===
Born in [[Lebanon]], and now an Icon of the [[Middle East]], she has been declared many times over as one of the most beautiful women in the world<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.layalina.com/%D8%B1%D8%AF-%D9%81%D8%B9%D9%84-%D9%87%D9%8A%D9%81%D8%A7%D8%A1-%D9%88%D9%87%D8%A8%D9%8A-%D8%A8%D8%B9%D8%AF-%D8%A7%D8%AD%D8%AA%D9%84%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%87%D8%A7-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D8%B1%D8%AA%D8%A8%D8%A9-10-%D8%B6%D9%85%D9%86-%D8%A3%D8%AC%D9%85%D9%84-10-%D9%86%D8%B3%D8%A7%D8%A1-%D9%81%D9%8A-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B9%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85-242171.html|title=هيفاء وهبي ضمن أجمل 10 نساء في العالم - ليالينا|work=ليالينا|access-date=2017-11-10|language=ar}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.arabnews.com/node/1075116/offbeat|title=Haifa Wehbe among the world’s most beautiful women|date=2017-03-27|work=Arab News|access-date=2017-11-10|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.eurasiareview.com/29032017-lebanons-haifa-wehbe-among-worlds-most-beautiful-women/|title=Lebanon’s Haifa Wehbe Among World’s Most Beautiful Women|date=2017-03-29|work=Eurasia Review|access-date=2017-11-10|language=en-US}}</ref> with multiple awards for her singing and acting achievements.
 
To date, she has released 5 hit albums. Singing in both [[Arabic]] and English, she has impacted on the international music scene. Her last album release - MJK, reached #1 on iTunes World Music chart in both US and Canada .<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://stateofmind13.com/2012/05/08/haifa-wehbes-new-album-mjk-is-1-on-us-itunes/|title=Haifa Wehbe’s New Album MJK is #1 on US iTunes|date=2012-05-08|work=A Separate State of Mind {{!}} A Blog by Elie Fares|access-date=2017-11-10|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.alarab.com/Article/457083|title=البوم النجمة اللبنانية هيفاء وهبي يحتل المرتبة الأولى على الـITUNES|last=العرب|first=موقع|date=2012-05-09|work=تلفزيون العرب|access-date=2017-11-10|language=ar-AR}}</ref> Furthermore, her hit collaboration with International French DJ David Vendetta - “Yama Layali” was included in the Buddha Bar CD collection. Most recently, Haifa released a hit single in English – “Breathing you in”. The VEVO clip featuring acclaimed choreographer and dancer [[Casper Smart]] .


====2004–2007: ''Baddi Aech'' and television career====
Alongside her singing career, Haifa has found time to achieve one of her ambitions of becoming an actress. Due to her acclaimed performances, Haifa has played in many TV series and films. Recently, her Ramadan series “Al Herbaya” ranked among the most watched TV series for 2017, Haifa was highly praised for her role in this series and won many polls for best actress in [[Ramadan]].
Wehbe released her second studio album ''Baddi Aech'' ([[Arabic alphabet|Arabic]]: بدي عيش, English: "I Want to Live") in early 2005, following the success of lead single "Ya Hayat Albi." Released after the assassination of Lebanese politician [[Rafik Hariri]], the title single of the album is about "freedom, considered to be among the most basic of human rights".<ref name="Casbah">Braude, Joseph. Radar.com. [https://web.archive.org/web/20080603081732/http://www.radaronline.com/features/2006/10/the_prince_of_pop.php Rock the Casbah]</ref> Follow-up single "Aana Haifa" ([[Arabic alphabet|Arabic]]: أنا هيفاء, English: "I Am Haifa") became her biggest hit to date. In 2006 she released "Bus al-Wawa" ([[Arabic alphabet|Arabic]]: بوس الواوا, English: "Kiss the ''Booboo''"), the song was later used in a [[Pepsi]] advertisement. The song was also voted Song of the Year in 2006 by Radio Scope and Sawt Al Musika.<ref name="haifawehbe.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.haifawehbe.com/ |title=www.haifawehbe.com|publisher=Haifa Wehbe|accessdate=October 20, 2010}}</ref>


====2008–2009: Film career beginnings and ''Habibi Aana''====
She has captivated the world starring alongside French Pro Footballer - Thierry Henry for a Pepsi advertisement that aired in the United States and had a long commercial association with the Pepsi brand, having been their spokesperson for a period of time as well as her appearance in Pepsi’s “Sea of Stars” feature film.
Wehbe starred in the Pepsi-produced film Sea of Stars released in early 2008, along with [[Carole Samaha]], Ahmad el Sherif, [[Wael Kfoury]], [[Brigitte Yaghi]], and Ruwaida al-Mahrooqi<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.khaleejtimes.com/CityHome.asp?xfile=data/citytimes/2008/September/citytimes_September27.xml&section=citytimes&col=|title=Tune into talent|work=Khaleej Times |date=December 29, 2005|accessdate=October 20, 2010}}</ref>


On July 4, 2008, Wehbe released her third studio album Habibi Aana ([[Arabic alphabet|Arabic]]: حبيبي أنا, English: "My Love") which contains 15 songs including the lead single "Moush Adra Estana".
Throughout her professional career, Haifa has built a strong, loyal and large 7-digit fan base worldwide. Her personality, beauty, fashion sense and style have made her an Icon and influencer for her followers and the center of attention for international media and others within the industries of music and film production.
 
In March 2017, People magazine ranked Haifa as the 10th Most Beautiful Woman in the World.


====2010–2012: ''Babe Haifa'', and ''Malikat Jamal Al Kawn''====
== Discography ==
Wehbe released a children's album titled ''Babe Haifa'' in March 2010 under [[Rotana Records]].<ref name="MBC 1">[https://web.archive.org/web/20110721073111/http://www.mbc.net/portal/site/mbc/menuitem.cec41c4faec6734497b11b101f10a0a0/?vgnextoid=49d462f29b080210VgnVCM1000008420010aRCRD&vgnextchannel=66597fb9d32ee010VgnVCM100000f1010a0aRCRD&vgnextfmt=defaultإليسا تسرق الأضواء من هيفاء.. وتجدد لروتانا] MBC</ref>
=== Studio albums ===
* ''Houwa Al Zaman''
* ''Baddi Eesh''
* ''Habibi Ana''
* ''Baby Haifa''
* ''Malikat Jamal Al Kone''


In April 2010, Wehbe was featured on French DJ [[David Vendetta]]'s album ''Vendetta'' on the song ''Yama Layali''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://fr.7digital.com/artists/david-vendetta/vendetta/David|title=Vendetta album|work=Fr.7digital|accessdate=October 20, 2010}}</ref>
=== Singles ===
* "Bahib el Hayat"
* "Allaha Bahebik"
* "Ahdam Khabriyeh"
* "Mateegui Ner2oss"
* "Breathing you in"
* "Farhana"
* "Oppa"
* "Ana 3am bahlam fik"
* "Eda Eda"
* "Samaani"
* "Ya Majnoun"
* "Yama layali (David Vendetta Vs Haifa Wehbe)"
* "Enta Tani"
* "Ana Adra Eich"
* "80 Million Ihssas"
* "Sanara"


In September 2011 ''Al Bawaba'' reported that Wehbe was threatening to leave her label Rotana "for neglecting her and not paying any attention to her work".<ref>{{cite news|title=Haifa Wahbi threatens to leave 'Rotana'|url=http://www.albawaba.com/entertainment/haifa-wahbi-threatens-leave-%E2%80%98rotana%E2%80%99-393413|accessdate=September 25, 2011|work=Al Bawaba|date=September 25, 2011}}</ref>
== Filmography ==
=== Films ===
* ''Dokkan Shehata''
* ''Halawet Rouh''


"Malikat Jamal Al Kawn" (MJK; English: "Miss Universe") was released on May 8, 2012.
=== Series ===
* ''Kalam Ala Warak''
* ''Mariam''<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://stepfeed.com/there-s-a-syrian-haifa-wehbe-doppelgaenger-and-people-can-t-even-1146|title=There’s a Syrian Haifa Wehbe doppelgänger and people can’t even|date=2017-10-25|work=StepFeed|access-date=2017-11-10|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://stepfeed.com/haifa-s-ramadan-series-mariam-winning-online-popularity-contest-2428|title=Haifa's Ramadan Series 'Mariam' Winning Online Popularity Contest|date=2015-07-01|work=StepFeed|access-date=2017-11-10|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.albawaba.com/entertainment/watch-hot-haifa-wehbe-first-promo-her-new-tv-series-mariam-690240|title=Watch a hot Haifa Wehbe in the first promo of her new TV series|date=2015-05-04|work=Al Bawaba|access-date=2017-11-10|language=en}}</ref>
* ''El Herbaya''<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.egyptindependent.com/tv-channels-censor-content-rating/|title=TV channels and censor at odds over content rating - Egypt Independent|date=2017-05-31|work=Egypt Independent|access-date=2017-11-10|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.elwatannews.com/news/details/2069555|title=بالفيديو{{!}} هيفاء وهبي تغني لصباح في برومو "الحرباية"|date=2017-05-05|access-date=2017-11-10}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://english.alarabiya.net/en/variety/2017/05/08/Photo-of-Haifa-Wehbe-sparks-controversy-on-social-media.html|title=Lebanese star Haifa Wehbe promotes Ramadan TV show with seductive photo|website=english.alarabiya.net|language=en|access-date=2017-11-10}}</ref>
*Karma Series <ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.filfan.com/news/details/85623|title=4 نقاط تلخص الحلقة الـ16 من مسلسل "لعنة كارما".. هيفاء وهبي تلقى جزاء تهديدها للمحامي|access-date=2018-06-07}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://bisara7a.com/%D9%84%D8%B9%D9%86%D8%A9-%D9%83%D8%A7%D8%B1%D9%85%D8%A7-%D9%84%D9%80-%D9%87%D9%8A%D9%81%D8%A7-%D9%88%D9%87%D8%A8%D9%8A-%D9%8A%D8%AA%D8%B5%D8%AF%D9%91%D8%B1/|title=موقع بصراحة -موقع النجوم – “لعنة كارما” لـ هيفا وهبي يتصدّر|website=bisara7a.com|language=en-US|access-date=2018-06-07}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.arabianbusiness.com/media/397027-what-tv-shows-to-watch-this-ramadan-2018|title=What TV shows to watch this Ramadan 2018|work=ArabianBusiness.com|access-date=2018-06-07|language=en}}</ref>


====2013–present: Your Face Sounds Familiar, ''Breathing You In'', and ''Mariam'' ====
== Awards and titles ==
During summer 2013, Haifa released her new song "Ghala Ghala".{{citation needed|date=June 2015}}
* 2004 Best Young Female Arab singer in Egypt

* 2009 Most Popular Lebanese Singer
In 2014, she signed with [[Tarik Freitekh]]'s label and Wehbe shot her new song 'Farhana' on June 21, 2014 in Your Face Sounds Familiar 2014 (Arabic translation: شكلك مش غريب).{{citation needed|date=June 2015}}
* 2009 Most Beautiful Women in Cannes Film Festival (“Rediff News”)

* 2010 Best singer actress
In August 2014, she announced that she would be releasing a new song titled "Breathing You In" along with a video clip featuring [[Casper Smart]]. A 34-second teaser of this video was released on YouTube.<ref>{{cite web|title=Haifa Wehbé dévoile le clip d’une nouvelle chanson avec Casper Smart|url=http://www.bellebeirut.com/people/haifa-wehbe-devoile-le-clip-dune-nouvelle-chanson-avec-casper-smart/|website=BelleBeirut|accessdate=November 5, 2014}}</ref>
* 2011 World's Most Desirable Woman

* 2011 Most beautiful Arabian model
==Personal life==
* 2011 Best song award, for "Yama Layali” song
In the 1990s, Wehbe married her cousin Nasr Fayyad when she was 18 and traveled with him to Nigeria where he worked.<ref>[http://www.khaberni.com/more.php?newsid=51388&catid= "خبرني: هيفا تتحدث عن ابنتها زينب"]. khaberni.com</ref> During her pregnancy, she returned to Lebanon and separated from Fayyad.
* 2012 Innovation award

* 2012 One of the 100 Most Powerful Arab Women 
On June 25, 2007, Wehbe survived an accident while filming a music video for the song "[[Hasa Ma Bena]]" in [[Lebanon]]. In the video, a single engine airplane was to chase Wehbe as she drove a car. However, the airplane inadvertently hit the car, taking off the front windshield of the convertible she was driving.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20080222172209/http://www.arabia.msn.com/Entertainment/Music/LocalNews/June07/HaifaWehbeinSerious.aspx Haifa Wehbe in Serious Car Accident]. arabia.msn.com</ref> Despite the severity of the accident, Wehbe suffered only minor cuts and bruises.
* 2013 Gr8! Women Award

* 2013 “Most Engaging Celebrity” at the Social Media Awards
Wehbe married Egyptian businessman [[Ahmed Abou Hashima]] on April 24, 2009 in [[Beirut]].<ref name="MBC 1"/> Among the guests at the wedding party were singer [[Anastacia (singer)|Anastacia]],<ref>[http://www.kcrg.com/news/entertainment/43618592.html Arab pop star Haifa Wehbe gets married]. AFP via kcrg.com (April 24, 2009)</ref> [[Kim Kardashian]],<ref>{{cite news| url=http://kimkardashian.celebuzz.com/2010/08/26/there-is-no-dash-boutique-in-beirut/ | location=Los Angeles | work=BuzzyWorth | title=Kim Kardashian Arrives in Beirut | date=April 23, 2009}}</ref> [[Sean Combs]], [[Googoosh]], [[Nawal Al Zoghbi]], [[Najwa Karam]], [[Ragheb Alama]], and [[Sherine]].<ref name="MBC 1"/>
* 2013 Most Influential Artist on Social Media

* 2014 One of the 30 Most beautiful women, (“Hollywood Buzz” online magazine)
It was announced that Wehbe and Ahmed Abou Hashima had split in November 2012.<ref>{{cite web|title=Haifa Wehbe separates from her husband|url=http://en.bellebeirut.com/people/haifa-wehbe-separates-from-her-husband/|website=BelleBeirut.com|accessdate=March 20, 2015}}</ref>
* 2015 Best Actress of Mariam series, (online voters)

* 2015 Winner of two awards at the Big Apple Music Awards in Germany
==Criticism and controversy==
* Best Middle Eastern Actress

* People’s choice Best Female Artist of the year BAMA 2015
===Allegations of racism===
* 2015 Best Astonishing Actress Murex D’or  - Lebanon

* 2016 Winner of two awards at the Big Apple Music Awards in New York
In 2009, [[lyrics]] "''Where is my teddy bear and the Nubian monkey?''" in one of Wehbe songs Baba Fein (from her unreleased 2010 kids album) seemed to refer to [[Nubians]] as "monkeys".<ref>{{cite news| url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2009/nov/17/nubian-fury-haifa-wehbe |work=The Guardian |location=London | title=Nubian fury at 'monkey' lyric of Arab pop star Haifa Wehbe | first=Jack | last=Shenker | date=November 17, 2009 | accessdate=May 4, 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/africaandindianocean/egypt/6597012/Singer-Haifa-Wehbe-offends-with-Nubian-monkeys-lyric.html | location=London | work=The Daily Telegraph | title=Singer Haifa Wehbe offends with 'Nubian monkeys' lyric | date=November 18, 2009}}</ref> Nubians in Egypt accused the artist of racism and singing a song that fueled racism
* Diamond Award
and discrimination against them.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/people/lebanese-divas-lyrics-hit-sour-note-20091120-iquv.html | work=The Sydney Morning Herald | title=Lebanese diva's lyrics hit sour note | first=Jack | last=Shenker | date=November 21, 2009}}</ref> In 2010 a lawsuit filed against Wehbe was dropped.{{cn|date=May 2017}}
* People’s choice Best Female Artist of the year BAMA 2016 <ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.albawaba.com/entertainment/haifa-wehbe-gets-flirty-majed-al-mohandis-new-york-908918|title=Haifa Wehbe gets flirty with Majed Al Mohandis in New York|date=2016-11-27|work=Al Bawaba|access-date=2017-11-10|language=en}}</ref>

* 2017 One of the 15 World’s Most Beautiful Women (Wonderslist.com) <ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.eurasiareview.com/29032017-lebanons-haifa-wehbe-among-worlds-most-beautiful-women/|title=Lebanon’s Haifa Wehbe Among World’s Most Beautiful Women|date=2017-03-29|work=Eurasia Review|access-date=2017-11-10|language=en-US}}</ref>
===Algeria===
* 2017 One of the Most Beautiful Singers Top 10 list (The Only Arab Artist who ranked with International artists like Rihana, Beyonce and others)

Another incident occurred after the [[2009 Egypt–Algeria World Cup dispute]], adding to the diplomatic tension between the two countries. Wehbe went on to make statements that she would not be performing in Algeria anytime soon, because Algerians "''...wouldn't understand her music''". Algeria's cultural minister responded by stating that Wehbe would be banned from performing in Algeria for insulting Algeria and the Algerian people regardless of whether she apologizes.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20110724173422/http://www.echoroukonline.com/ara/interviews/45716.html لخضر بن تركي للشروق :مهرجانات الجزائر مستمرة بدونكم.. وهيفاء وهبي لن ترى الجزائر حتى إن تابت]. echoroukonline.com (December 17, 2009)</ref>

==Political views==
During the [[2006 Lebanon War|2006 Israel–Lebanon War]], she left her home, in Verdun, [[Beirut]] and moved to [[Egypt]] for the duration of the conflict.<ref name="Casbah"/> In a concert in the Lebanese town of [[Jounieh]], Wehbe congratulated Hezbollah leader [[Hassan Nasrallah]] for his stand against Israel during the war.<ref name="Reuters">{{cite web | title = Hezbollah chief wins unlikely fan in pop diva | url = http://archive.gulfnews.com/articles/06/10/31/10078726.html| archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20080302021224/http://archive.gulfnews.com/articles/06/10/31/10078726.html| archivedate = March 2, 2008}}</ref>

Wehbe also refused to perform at any concert during the 34 days of the war including fundraisers, saying that there were more ways than one to show support for Lebanon.<ref name="Reuters"/>

==Image==

Wehbe was ranked 8th in the 2006 Edition of the Top 99 Most Desirable Women by the website [[AskMen.com]].<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20090225132323/http://www.askmen.com/specials/2006_top_99/haifa-wehbe-49.html Haifa Wehbe]. Askmen.com.</ref>

Some in the more conservative Arab countries deem her revealing outfits scandalous. One Bahraini member of parliament called her a sexual singer who spoke with her body, not her voice. Wehbe said she was aware of the efforts to ban her from performing at the concert but had chosen to ignore their attempts to silence her.
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''"I am a performer and not a politician,"'' Haifa said. ''"I know my fans want me I am there for them.'' ''I am not concerned with the other issues."''<ref name="yalibnan.com">{{cite web|url=http://yalibnan.com/site/archives/2008/05/haifa_covers_up.php |title=Haifa Covers Up |location=LB |publisher=Yalibnan.com |date=May 1, 2008 |accessdate=October 20, 2010}}</ref></blockquote>

In April 2008, the Islamist-dominated parliament of [[Bahrain]] passed a motion urging the government to ban Haifa Wehbe's show in the country.<ref name="Bahrain">Harrison, Frances (2008-04-30). [http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/7376167.stm Lebanese singer causes Gulf storm]. BBC.</ref> As a result of the motion, Wehbe performed in Bahrain with more modest dress, wearing a long green gown with a low V-neckline during the performance.<ref name="Bahrain" />

==Discography==

===Studio albums===
* ''Houwa Al Zaman'' (2002)
* ''Baddi Eesh'' (2005)
* ''[[Habibi Ana]]'' (2008)
* ''[[Baby Haifa]]'' (2010)
* ''[[Malikat Jamal Al Kawn]]'' (2012)

===Singles===
* "El Layli"
* "El Tabeea"
* "Wahashne"
* "Bint Al Waddi"
* "Ana Andi Baghbaghan"
* "Sanarra"
* "Sway"
* "Ana Adrra Aich"
* "Eda Eda"
* "Mama"
* "Enta Tanni"
* "80 Million Ahsass "
* "Salama"
* "Beirut"
* "Yama Layali" (Remix Version)
* "Yama Layali"
* "Ya Magnon"
* "Samanne" (Singles Version)
* "Farhana" (Your Face Sounds Familiar 2014)
* "MJK" (Remix only)
* "Inbisset" (Remix only)

==Filmography==

===Films===
* ''[[Dokkan Shehata]]'' (2011)
* ''Halawet Rouh'' (2014)<ref>Hyde, Maggie (April 19, 2014) [http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews/head-of-egypts-censorship-board-resigns-after-dispute-over-showing-bombshells-steamy-film-255870301.html?device=mobile Head of Egypt's censorship board resigns after dispute over showing bombshell's steamy film]. Associated Press</ref>

==Awards==
* 2002: The "Golden Lion" Award in Egypt.<ref name="haifawehbe.com"/>
* 2004: Best Young Female Arab singer in Egypt.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.albawaba.com/en/main/177581/&searchWords=Haifa |title=middle east news information::Haifa Wahbi number one Young Female Arab Singer |publisher=Albawaba.com |accessdate=October 20, 2010}}</ref>
* 2005: The Oscar for "ninashnash" for her song ''Baddi Eesh'' from her second album.<ref name="haifawehbe.com"/>
* 2005: The "Murex d'Or" award with the title "Best Artist of the Year".<ref name="haifawehbe.com"/>
* 2006: The "Murex d'Or" award with the title "Best Artist of the Year".<ref name="haifawehbe.com"/>
* 2009: The "Murex d'Or" award with title "Most Popular Lebanese Singer"<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.waleg.com/archives/017123.html |title=www.waleg.com |publisher=waleg.com |date=June 25, 2009 |accessdate=October 20, 2010}}</ref>
* 2010: The "Murex d'Or" award with the title "Best singer actress"
* 2010: The "ART" Award for her role in her first Egyptian Film "Dokkan Shehata"
* 2011: World's Most Desirable Woman List No.&nbsp;49 Rank<ref name="networkedblogs.com">[http://networkedblogs.com/b1t26 Asian Models Faces Haifa Wehbe Is The Only Arabian Model, Singer Cum Dancer Has Seen In The Italian TV channel Rai Uno]. Networkedblogs.com. Retrieved on December 22, 2012.</ref>
* 2011: Most beautiful Arabian model cum actress list Ranked #2<ref name="networkedblogs.com"/>
* 2011: Murex d'Or best song award, for "Yama Layaly."<ref>{{cite news|title=Arab stars receive top honors at Murex d’Or Awards|url=http://www.dailystar.com.lb/Culture/Music/2011/Jun-25/Arab-stars-receive-top-honors-at-Murex-dOr-Awards.ashx#axzz1QhXmj2fu|accessdate=June 30, 2011|newspaper=[[Daily Star (Lebanon)|Daily Star]]|date=June 25, 2011|location=Jounieh|quote=Arab pop superstar Haifa Wehbe won best Arabic song for 'Yama Layaly.'}}</ref>


==References==
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==Further reading==
==Further reading==
* [http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/6666725.stm Arab youth revel in pop revolution] by Sebastian Usher, May 21, 2007, [[BBC]]
* [http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/6666725.stm Arab youth revel in pop revolution] by Sebastian Usher, May 21, 2007, [[BBC]]

==External links==
==External links==
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* [http://www.haifawehbe.com/ Haifa Wehbe.com: Official website]
*{{Facebook}}
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*{{YouTube|channel=UCUpLrHLtpJKplgkR__bZfMw}}


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Haifa Wehbe
هيفاء وهبي
Haifa Wehbe in Abu Dhabi in 2009.
Haifa Wehbe in Abu Dhabi in 2009.
Background information
BornMahrouna, Lebanon
GenresArabic pop, world
Occupation(s)Singer, actress
WebsiteHaifaWehbe.com

Haifa Wehbe (Arabic: هيفاء وهبي) is a Lebanese singer and actress. She has released five studio albums and made her acting debut in the 2008 Pepsi-produced film Sea of Stars. In 2006, Wehbe was on People Magazine's 50 most beautiful people list.[1]

Life and career

Early life

Wehbe was born to Lebanese father Nadim Antar and an Egyptian mother from Cairo, to a Muslim family.[2] Wehbe won the title of Miss South Lebanon at the age of sixteen[3][4] and was a runner-up at the Miss Lebanon competition,[5] which was revoked after it was discovered that she was ineligible because she had been married and had a child.[6]

Career

2004–2007: Baddi Aech and television career

Wehbe released her second studio album Baddi Aech (Arabic: بدي عيش, English: "I Want to Live") in early 2005, following the success of lead single "Ya Hayat Albi." Released after the assassination of Lebanese politician Rafik Hariri, the title single of the album is about "freedom, considered to be among the most basic of human rights".[7] Follow-up single "Aana Haifa" (Arabic: أنا هيفاء, English: "I Am Haifa") became her biggest hit to date. In 2006 she released "Bus al-Wawa" (Arabic: بوس الواوا, English: "Kiss the Booboo"), the song was later used in a Pepsi advertisement. The song was also voted Song of the Year in 2006 by Radio Scope and Sawt Al Musika.[8]

2008–2009: Film career beginnings and Habibi Aana

Wehbe starred in the Pepsi-produced film Sea of Stars released in early 2008, along with Carole Samaha, Ahmad el Sherif, Wael Kfoury, Brigitte Yaghi, and Ruwaida al-Mahrooqi[9]

On July 4, 2008, Wehbe released her third studio album Habibi Aana (Arabic: حبيبي أنا, English: "My Love") which contains 15 songs including the lead single "Moush Adra Estana".

2010–2012: Babe Haifa, and Malikat Jamal Al Kawn

Wehbe released a children's album titled Babe Haifa in March 2010 under Rotana Records.[10]

In April 2010, Wehbe was featured on French DJ David Vendetta's album Vendetta on the song Yama Layali.[11]

In September 2011 Al Bawaba reported that Wehbe was threatening to leave her label Rotana "for neglecting her and not paying any attention to her work".[12]

"Malikat Jamal Al Kawn" (MJK; English: "Miss Universe") was released on May 8, 2012.

2013–present: Your Face Sounds Familiar, Breathing You In, and Mariam

During summer 2013, Haifa released her new song "Ghala Ghala".[citation needed]

In 2014, she signed with Tarik Freitekh's label and Wehbe shot her new song 'Farhana' on June 21, 2014 in Your Face Sounds Familiar 2014 (Arabic translation: شكلك مش غريب).[citation needed]

In August 2014, she announced that she would be releasing a new song titled "Breathing You In" along with a video clip featuring Casper Smart. A 34-second teaser of this video was released on YouTube.[13]

Personal life

In the 1990s, Wehbe married her cousin Nasr Fayyad when she was 18 and traveled with him to Nigeria where he worked.[14] During her pregnancy, she returned to Lebanon and separated from Fayyad.

On June 25, 2007, Wehbe survived an accident while filming a music video for the song "Hasa Ma Bena" in Lebanon. In the video, a single engine airplane was to chase Wehbe as she drove a car. However, the airplane inadvertently hit the car, taking off the front windshield of the convertible she was driving.[15] Despite the severity of the accident, Wehbe suffered only minor cuts and bruises.

Wehbe married Egyptian businessman Ahmed Abou Hashima on April 24, 2009 in Beirut.[10] Among the guests at the wedding party were singer Anastacia,[16] Kim Kardashian,[17] Sean Combs, Googoosh, Nawal Al Zoghbi, Najwa Karam, Ragheb Alama, and Sherine.[10]

It was announced that Wehbe and Ahmed Abou Hashima had split in November 2012.[18]

Criticism and controversy

Allegations of racism

In 2009, lyrics "Where is my teddy bear and the Nubian monkey?" in one of Wehbe songs Baba Fein (from her unreleased 2010 kids album) seemed to refer to Nubians as "monkeys".[19][20] Nubians in Egypt accused the artist of racism and singing a song that fueled racism and discrimination against them.[21] In 2010 a lawsuit filed against Wehbe was dropped.[citation needed]

Algeria

Another incident occurred after the 2009 Egypt–Algeria World Cup dispute, adding to the diplomatic tension between the two countries. Wehbe went on to make statements that she would not be performing in Algeria anytime soon, because Algerians "...wouldn't understand her music". Algeria's cultural minister responded by stating that Wehbe would be banned from performing in Algeria for insulting Algeria and the Algerian people regardless of whether she apologizes.[22]

Political views

During the 2006 Israel–Lebanon War, she left her home, in Verdun, Beirut and moved to Egypt for the duration of the conflict.[7] In a concert in the Lebanese town of Jounieh, Wehbe congratulated Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah for his stand against Israel during the war.[23]

Wehbe also refused to perform at any concert during the 34 days of the war including fundraisers, saying that there were more ways than one to show support for Lebanon.[23]

Image

Wehbe was ranked 8th in the 2006 Edition of the Top 99 Most Desirable Women by the website AskMen.com.[24]

Some in the more conservative Arab countries deem her revealing outfits scandalous. One Bahraini member of parliament called her a sexual singer who spoke with her body, not her voice. Wehbe said she was aware of the efforts to ban her from performing at the concert but had chosen to ignore their attempts to silence her.

"I am a performer and not a politician," Haifa said. "I know my fans want me I am there for them. I am not concerned with the other issues."[25]

In April 2008, the Islamist-dominated parliament of Bahrain passed a motion urging the government to ban Haifa Wehbe's show in the country.[5] As a result of the motion, Wehbe performed in Bahrain with more modest dress, wearing a long green gown with a low V-neckline during the performance.[5]

Discography

Studio albums

Singles

  • "El Layli"
  • "El Tabeea"
  • "Wahashne"
  • "Bint Al Waddi"
  • "Ana Andi Baghbaghan"
  • "Sanarra"
  • "Sway"
  • "Ana Adrra Aich"
  • "Eda Eda"
  • "Mama"
  • "Enta Tanni"
  • "80 Million Ahsass "
  • "Salama"
  • "Beirut"
  • "Yama Layali" (Remix Version)
  • "Yama Layali"
  • "Ya Magnon"
  • "Samanne" (Singles Version)
  • "Farhana" (Your Face Sounds Familiar 2014)
  • "MJK" (Remix only)
  • "Inbisset" (Remix only)

Filmography

Films

Awards

  • 2002: The "Golden Lion" Award in Egypt.[8]
  • 2004: Best Young Female Arab singer in Egypt.[27]
  • 2005: The Oscar for "ninashnash" for her song Baddi Eesh from her second album.[8]
  • 2005: The "Murex d'Or" award with the title "Best Artist of the Year".[8]
  • 2006: The "Murex d'Or" award with the title "Best Artist of the Year".[8]
  • 2009: The "Murex d'Or" award with title "Most Popular Lebanese Singer"[28]
  • 2010: The "Murex d'Or" award with the title "Best singer actress"
  • 2010: The "ART" Award for her role in her first Egyptian Film "Dokkan Shehata"
  • 2011: World's Most Desirable Woman List No. 49 Rank[29]
  • 2011: Most beautiful Arabian model cum actress list Ranked #2[29]
  • 2011: Murex d'Or best song award, for "Yama Layaly."[30]

References

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  2. ^ Haifa Wehbe Biography. yuddy.com
  3. ^ "هيفاء وهبي تثير زوبعة في الخليج". BBC News. May 1, 2008.
  4. ^ "Lebanese Pop Star Haifa Wehbe Sides With Hezbollah". Nysun.com. Retrieved October 20, 2010.
  5. ^ a b c Harrison, Frances (2008-04-30). Lebanese singer causes Gulf storm. BBC.
  6. ^ "bio". Archived from the original on March 22, 2009. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  7. ^ a b Braude, Joseph. Radar.com. Rock the Casbah
  8. ^ a b c d e "www.haifawehbe.com". Haifa Wehbe. Retrieved October 20, 2010.
  9. ^ "Tune into talent". Khaleej Times. December 29, 2005. Retrieved October 20, 2010.
  10. ^ a b c تسرق الأضواء من هيفاء.. وتجدد لروتانا MBC
  11. ^ "Vendetta album". Fr.7digital. Retrieved October 20, 2010.
  12. ^ "Haifa Wahbi threatens to leave 'Rotana'". Al Bawaba. September 25, 2011. Retrieved September 25, 2011.
  13. ^ "Haifa Wehbé dévoile le clip d'une nouvelle chanson avec Casper Smart". BelleBeirut. Retrieved November 5, 2014.
  14. ^ "خبرني: هيفا تتحدث عن ابنتها زينب". khaberni.com
  15. ^ Haifa Wehbe in Serious Car Accident. arabia.msn.com
  16. ^ Arab pop star Haifa Wehbe gets married. AFP via kcrg.com (April 24, 2009)
  17. ^ "Kim Kardashian Arrives in Beirut". BuzzyWorth. Los Angeles. April 23, 2009.
  18. ^ "Haifa Wehbe separates from her husband". BelleBeirut.com. Retrieved March 20, 2015.
  19. ^ Shenker, Jack (November 17, 2009). "Nubian fury at 'monkey' lyric of Arab pop star Haifa Wehbe". The Guardian. London. Retrieved May 4, 2010.
  20. ^ "Singer Haifa Wehbe offends with 'Nubian monkeys' lyric". The Daily Telegraph. London. November 18, 2009.
  21. ^ Shenker, Jack (November 21, 2009). "Lebanese diva's lyrics hit sour note". The Sydney Morning Herald.
  22. ^ لخضر بن تركي للشروق :مهرجانات الجزائر مستمرة بدونكم.. وهيفاء وهبي لن ترى الجزائر حتى إن تابت. echoroukonline.com (December 17, 2009)
  23. ^ a b "Hezbollah chief wins unlikely fan in pop diva". Archived from the original on March 2, 2008.
  24. ^ Haifa Wehbe. Askmen.com.
  25. ^ "Haifa Covers Up". LB: Yalibnan.com. May 1, 2008. Retrieved October 20, 2010.
  26. ^ Hyde, Maggie (April 19, 2014) Head of Egypt's censorship board resigns after dispute over showing bombshell's steamy film. Associated Press
  27. ^ "middle east news information::Haifa Wahbi number one Young Female Arab Singer". Albawaba.com. Retrieved October 20, 2010.
  28. ^ "www.waleg.com". waleg.com. June 25, 2009. Retrieved October 20, 2010.
  29. ^ a b Asian Models Faces Haifa Wehbe Is The Only Arabian Model, Singer Cum Dancer Has Seen In The Italian TV channel Rai Uno. Networkedblogs.com. Retrieved on December 22, 2012.
  30. ^ "Arab stars receive top honors at Murex d'Or Awards". Daily Star. Jounieh. June 25, 2011. Retrieved June 30, 2011. Arab pop superstar Haifa Wehbe won best Arabic song for 'Yama Layaly.'

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