Bashar al-Shatti
Musical artist
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Bashar al-Shatti (Arabic: بشار الشطي; born 22 September 1982) is a Kuwaiti singer, songwriter and actor, and plays piano and guitar. He began his career as an orchestra chorale member.[1] He served as a judge in the singing competition Arab Idol.
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بشار يعقوب الشطي
22 September 1982
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| Born | Bashar Yaghob al-Shatti بشار يعقوب الشطي 22 September 1982 |
| Origin | Kuwait City, Kuwait |
| Genres | Khaliji |
| Occupation | Singer-songwriter |
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| Years active | 2004–present |
| Website | bashar |
Star Academy
Bashar's fame started along with the reality television show Star Academy on LBC.[1][2] There were rumors of a love affair between him and Moroccan contestant Sophia Marikh.[3][4] Gulf News reported that teenagers welcomed him as a superstar.[5] Bashar was the runner-up,[6] but lost to Mohammed Attiyeh of Egypt.[2]
The following October, according to an Al Bawaba report, police investigated al-Shatti following a scuffle in Marina Mall in Kuwait. The report stated that fans gathered for pictures and autographs at a coffee shop where he and his brother were sitting, and that al-Shatti got into a physical altercation with some young hecklers, who later called the police.[7]
Later career
After Star Academy, he signed a multi-record deal with Rotana Records. Al-Shatti recorded two records with Rotana. In 2008, he terminated his contract with Rotana to cooperate with Arab Radio and Television Network (ART) and release a third album.[1] Al-Shatti has collaborated with Kuwaiti artist Nabil Shuail.[8] Al-Shatti composes for television serials and cartoons, and has written religious music.[1] He participated in the composition of the Alwatan TV inauguration operetta.[1] Al-Shatti recently branched out into an acting career, taking a role on an MBC television series.[9] Additionally, he was the artist panellist on Qualitynet's home video contest, "Fakkar Ana Khouf?" which was decided on 15 December 2012.[10]
Impact
In Arab Television Today, British media author Naomi Sakr described Al Shatti as "charismatic".[2] Marwan M. Kraidy has called him "a pan-Arab heartthrob".[3]
Personal life
Discography
- Bashar Al-Shatti (Rotana, 2005)
- Thany Marra (Rotana, 2006)
- Akwa Men El Awal (ART, 2009)