Yara (singer)

Yara
يارا
Background information
Native name كارلا نزيه البرقاشي
Birth name Carla Nazih al-Berkashi
Born (1983-06-01) June 1, 1983
Origin Deir el Ahmar, Lebanon
Genres
Occupation(s) Singer
Years active 2004–present
Labels T-Music

Carla Nazih al-Berkashi (Arabic: كارلا نزيه البرقاشي‎; born June 1, 1983), known as Yara (Arabic: يارا‎), is a Lebanese pop singer in the Arab world. She won the music competition broadcast on LBC "Kass el-Nojoum" in 1998 for which she had made a name by singing "Awedak". She was discovered by Lebanese composer Tarek Abou Jaoudeh. Tarek became her producer, and also chose her stage name, "Yara". Being his protegee, he composed most of her first singles, including "Hob Kbir".[1] Her first album, Twassa Feyi released in 2005. The singer also works as an ambassador for the Lebanese Red Cross.[2]

Personal Life

Yara is a Christian.[3] She is a supporter of FC Barcelona and a fan of the football player Lionel Messi.[4] During a visit to Spain in October 2016, Yara attended the Manchester vs Barcelona match. Shortly afterwards, Yara was presented with the opportunity to meet with Lionel Messi and other players. [5][6]

Discography

Albums:

References

  1. ↑ "Yara - يارا". en.hibamusic.com. Retrieved 2017-04-28.
  2. ↑ "Arab star Yara in solidarity with Syrian children". 8 April 2017.
  3. ↑ https://english.alarabiya.net/articles/2012/08/10/231452.html
  4. ↑ "Instagram post by Yara • Oct 20, 2016 at 1:47pm UTC". Instagram.
  5. ↑ "Lebanese pop star Yara gets Selfie with Barcelona's Leo Messi". 20 October 2016.
  6. ↑ Polden, Jake (21 October 2016). "Lionel Messi meets Lebanese pop star - hasn't got a clue who she is".
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