Myriam Fares

Myriam Fares
ميريام فارس
Fares in 2017
Fares in 2017
Background information
Born (1983-05-03) 3 May 1983 (age 40)
Kfar Chellal, South Governorate, Lebanon
Genres
Occupation(s)Singer, entertainer, actress
Years active2003–present
LabelsMyriam Music
Spouse(s)
Danny Mitri
​
(m. 2014)​
Websitemyriamfares.com

Myriam Fares (Arabic: ميريام فارس, mīryam fāris; born 3 May 1983) is a Lebanese singer, actress, and entertainer.[1] Myriam began her career in 2003, and released her debut single "Ana Wel Shoq". Following the success of that single, she released her self-titled debut studio album Myriam (2003). She is known in the Arab world as the "Queen of The Stage" for her unique performances[2] and for being one of the only female Arab artists to perform choreographed dance routines while singing live on stage.[3]

Her fifth studio album Aman (2015) broke record for being the most played album on the streaming service Anghami[4] and also made her acting debut with the TV series Itiham.[5] In 2021, Fares starred in her own Netflix documentary film Myriam Fares: The Journey which made her the first Middle Eastern and Arab artist to release a documentary on Netflix, with it ranking at number 1 in several countries worldwide.[2] Her 2018 single "Goumi" gained popularity on TikTok after a viral dance challenge created by Fares herself and has surpassed 10 billion total views.[6] Myriam joined forces with Nicki Minaj and Maluma in 2022 on the official FIFA World Cup single "Tukoh Taka"[7]

Tukoh Taka

In 2022, Fares collaborated with Trinidadian rapper Nicki Minaj and Colombian singer Maluma on the official FIFA World Cup single "Tukoh Taka".[8] “Tukoh Taka” is described as a “cross-continental banger” with an energy-packed collaboration from Minaj, Maluma and Fares combining English, Spanish and Arabic lyrics.[9][10] Myriam participated in the composition, arrangement and choreography of "Tukoh Taka".[11] The song reached number one on iTunes in the United States, making it the first World Cup song in history to achieve this position.[12]

Myriam Fares: The Journey on Netflix

In 2021, Netflix chose Myriam as the first Arabic Artist to make a documentary film on her personal life. The documentary recounts Real-life experiences in Myriam’s personal and professional life.[13] Netflix documentary: “Myriam Fares: The Journey” was intentionally released During the Covid-19 pandemic since people all over the world were not able to connect socially. Myriam found it empathetic to share for the first time how she and her family coped with this situation. It happened that she discovered that she was pregnant during Covid-19, so she wanted to share detailed pregnancy stages. The documentary achieved great success revealing her personal life for the first time, from pregnancy and delivery to music and studio preparations.[14] [15]Immediately after its release, the documentary ranked number 1 for 2 weeks in the Arabic and International films category, as well as Netflix documentaries, and series, remaining in the top 10 list for 2 months.[16] “Myriam Fares: The Journey” consistently ranked among the top searched titles on Netflix in the region, for the duration of its broadcast. Myriam ended the documentary in a music video for the new release “Ghaddara Ya Dounya”.

Goumi

When Myriam released the song “Goumi” in 2018, Myriam thought that she will not be able to stand on stage ever to perform as usual. However, she found herself producing a song that encouraged girls to stand up and dance and she meant herself. Following a dance challenge that Myriam launched on her Instagram for “Goumi”, the song went viral, not only in the Arab region but also around the world. In a surprising turn of events, in 2022, TikTok announced in its official reports that it had achieved an astounding 8.4 billion views. To date, the “Goumi” challenge surpassed an astonishing 10.2 billion views. This song has achieved great popularity both within the Arab and international music on TikTok. [17][18]

Life and Career

1983–2005: Early life, beginnings and Nadini

Fares was born in Kafar Shlal, a small village in Southern Lebanon, near Saida, to a Maronite Christian family.[19] She started learning classic ballet at the age of five. She appeared in the television program 'Al Mawaheb Al Saghira' and was awarded the first prize in oriental dancing.[20] She later joined the Lebanese National Conservatory, spending four years learning the principles of oriental singing.[21] At the age of seventeen, she participated in the TV program 'Studio-El-Fann' in 2000–2001 under the category of the Lebanese song. Myriam won the prize of best singer in the South of Lebanon, which was followed by Dr. Walid Ghoulmiye's prize as best singer in South Lebanon, Beirut and Mount Lebanon.[22]

In 2003, Myriam signed with Music Master Records and released her first song titled "Ana Wel Shoq" [23] from her debut studio album Myriam. The single and music video became a major success and it spread throughout the Arab world and was played on all Arab televisions. Another song from the album called "La Tes'alni" received a music video.[24] She also launched her first fragrance, named after her single "Ana Wel Shoq".[25] Myriam's sophomore studio album, Nadini, was released in 2005. It featured three music video for the songs "Nadini", "Haklik Rahtak" and "Waheshny Eah".[26]

2007–2011: Bet'oul Eih, Silina and Min Oyouni

In 2007, Fares released the song titled "Moukanoh Wein" which served as the lead single from her third studio album Bet'oul Eih. The next year, she released music videos for the second and third singles "Mouch Ananiya" and "Eih Elly Byehsal" and the album was released in April 2008. She spent the year promoting the album and it became one of her most successful albums to date, she also released two more music video from the album that were "Ayyam El Sheety" and "Betrouh".[27][28] In 2009, Myriam starred in the movie Silina.[29]

Latest Awards

In the 2023 Murex D'or Awards in Lebanon, Fares was awarded the "First Lebanese International Star".[30]

Personal Life

Fares married Lebanese-American businessman Danny Mitri in a Cyprus ceremony in August 2014. They have two boys born in February 2016 and October 2020.[31] In an interview with Nishan [ar], she stated that she is a supporter of civil marriage and is not against interfaith relationships.[32]

Discography

Studio albums

  • Myriam (2003)
  • Nadini (2005)
  • Bet'oul Eih (2008)
  • Min Oyouni (2011)
  • Aman (2015)

Singles

List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
LBN
[33]
"Ana Wel Shoq" 2003 — Myriam
"La Tes'alni" —
"Ahebak Heal" —
"Nadini" 2005 — Nadini
"Haklik Rahtak" —
"Waheshny Eah" —
"Moukanoh Wein" 2007 — Bet'oul Eih
"Mouch Ananiya" 2008 —
"Ayyam EL Sheety" —
"Betrouh" —
"Eh Elli Behsal" —
"Lala Yaba Lala" 2010 — Non-album single
"Min Oyouni" 15 Min Oyouni
"Khalani" 2011 —
"El Gasayed" —
"Chou Bheb" 2012 1 Aman
"Ana Gheir" —
"Halla Halla Ya Sabaya" 2013 —
"Kifak Enta" 2
"Deggou El Toboul" 2014 —
"Nifsi Aoulhalak" 2015 1
"Aman" —
"Chouf Halak Aalayi" 2017 2 Non-album singles
"Goumi" 2018 2
"Habibi Saudi" 2019 —
"Zahra (Hala Helwa)" (with Asser Yassin) 2021 —
"Ghaddara Ya Dounya" 10 TBA
"Maalesh" 2022 3
"Hatha El Helo" 9 Non-album single
"Zahra (Lesa Hala Helwa)" (with Ahmed Hatem and Abu) —
"Adiha Enbisat" 1 TBA
"Tukoh Taka" (with Nicki Minaj and Maluma) 1 FIFA World Cup 2022™ Official Soundtrack
"North Coast" (with Mohamed Mounir) 2023 1 Non-album single
"Tezalzelha" 1 TBA
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Other charted songs

List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
LBN
"Artah" 2011 11 Min Oyouni
"Bizemmetak" 2015 1 Aman
"Ghafi" 4
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Filmography

  • 2009: Silina (Movie)
  • 2010: Fawazeer Myriam Fares (TV program)
  • 2014: Itiham (TV series)
  • 2021: Myriam Fares : The Journey (Netflix Documentary)

References

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