Moustafa Amar
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| Moustafa Amar مصطفى قمر |
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 Lessa Habayeb Poster, 2006
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| Birth name | Moustafa Ahmed Mohamed Hassan Amar | |
| Born | September 22, 1966 | |
| Origin | Alexandria, Egypt | |
| Genre(s) | Egyptian music | |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, actor, composer | |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar | |
| Years active | Since 1990 | |
| Label(s) | Sonar, Rotana[1], Alam El Phan[2] | |
Moustafa Ahmed Mohamed Hassan Amar (Arabic:مصطفى قمر) (born September 22, 1966), known as Mostafa Amar, is an Egyptian musician and actor. He has also been credited as "Mustafa Amar", "Mostafa Amar" and Moustafa Qamar.
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[edit] Biography
Moustafa attended Al-Shaheed Abbas School where his talent and love for music and singing earned him the role of lead singer in the school concert. His father got him a guitar when he was ten and he began taking summer classes. Later he attended the University of Alexandria and although a student in the business department he continued his summer music classes. After university, he moved to Cairo to find a production company. His first song was "Wala Yabou Khad Gameel", released on a collective album with other talented singers, and in 1990 he released his first solo album, Wassaf . In 1992-1993, he released his second album, Layaleki, which sold well. He also teamed up with actress Nilly on a duet, "Papa Noel". He has also partnered with the arranger/singer Hamid El Shari and the Gipsy Kings Group. In 2004 he released Ensa, his 14th album.
In addition to writing his own music, he has composed for other Arabic singers including Ehab Tawfik and Ali El Haggar. He is married and has two sons.
[edit] Discography
- Wassaf (1990)
- Dabadebou (video clip)
- Layaleki (1993)
- Seket Al-Ashe'en
- Eftekerney
- Ela Man Yehomo Al-Amr
- Tal Al-Leil
- Nar El-Hob
- Enaek Wahshaney
- Ghazali (with arranger/singer Hamid El Shari)
- Aisheen (with the Gipsy Kings Group)
- Haiaty (directed by Stephane Rinard [3])
- Monaya (melody by Moustafa Amar, written by poet Amir Taema)
- Rohy Feek (2003, directed by Steven Rinard)
- Enssa (2004)
- Lessa Habayeb (2006) - Download video
- Mabahbkeesh (2007) - Download video
[edit] Movies/television
- Al Batal (1997)
- Al Hob Al Awal (2000)
- As'hab Walla Business (2001)
- Alb Garee' (2002)
- Bahebbak Wana Kaman (2003)
- Hobbak Nar (2004)
- Hareem Kareem (2005)
- Television series "Ali Ya Weeka" Trailer 48mb (Arabic)
- Esabet Al-Doctor Omar (Coming soon)
