Myriam Fares sexy photos 2012 in sight Magazine
She’s a throwback to the great entertainers of the past: she sings, dances, acts and does it all with a smile on her face and a sweet demeanour. We talked to the Lebanese diva for a little bit of this, a lot of that and a whole load of Myriam!
When did your journey as a superstar begin?
It all started with the launch of my first album ‘Ana Wel Shouq’ which came out in August of 2003. During the press conference I realised that nothing was going to be the same anymore. After two weeks of the release of my second clip I was asked to sing in a wedding in Alexandria which I consider to be my very first concert. When I arrived in Egypt I realised I was a face that is recognised not only in Lebanon but also in Egypt, people were yelling the words ‘Hoppa Rina’ (words from my song), which I thought was really funny but also realised that my life would no longer be the same!
Define Myriam in one word?
I love life, so you can say ‘positive’!
If you can go back in time would you have preferred a more private life?
I know that being famous deprives me from living a normal life but that is a cost I am willing to pay because singing has always been my dream and it’s what I want to do. It was never about the fame for me, I never cared about being famous. Fame is a double edged sword, the more people love you, the more your life will belong to the public, which means less privacy. Fame took away my private life but it was all worth it since I was able to accomplish my dream.
Since you are a public figure, do you find yourself under pressure because of your fame?
Yes, you constantly have to watch what you are saying and doing especially when newbies look up to you and want to be like you; I have to set a good example. You have to be up to the challenge of being able to be who you are, but at the same time not letting things get out of control in the media’s eyes because we all know how that goes!
What do you think is the key of success?
Success is not as complicated as people perceive it to be, just act natural and be simple and everything will work out.
What are your most memorable moments on stage?
There are two that really touched me. The first one was in Egypt after the revolution, I had a concert in Zehour Club and while I was up on stage singing I could see the smiles on the faces of Egyptians again, I could tell they needed the change, they needed to stop thinking about what happened and have fun. People thought I was crazy to go to Egypt during that time, but seeing the smiles on everyone’s faces made it worth the trip. The second time was in a festival that takes place every year in Morocco, the festival goes on for a couple of days where each day a different singer performs for that day. Statistics showed that on the day I was singing the biggest number of audience attended; the number was so shockingly high it was on the news.
How do you deal with rumours that come about?
I tend to ignore them and they just simply go away; plus words never harmed anyone.
Was being an actor ever part of your dream? Or is it something you wanted after you started your singing career?
It was never a dream of mine to become an actress, but when I was offered to play a role in the Lebanese movie ‘Celina’ I was honoured since that was a role played by the legendary Diva Fairouz forty years ago; I guess the director saw in me something I didn’t know I had. Playing that role opened other opportunities for me, and later I starred in the Ramadan series ‘Fawazeer’.
You have sung in many different accents, which accent do you believe is the easiest for your audience to understand?
It would definitely be the Egyptian accent because everyone understands it, all the Arab world grew up watching Egyptian movies and soaps… that’s why I chose my first song to be in an Egyptian accent. I like learning different accents. For my next song I’ll be singing in a Moroccan accent which I’ve been working really hard on trying to get right.
What is the quickest way to reach fame? Is it just based on talent?
I believe it’s a package which includes talent and good looks. What helped me was my natural and fresh look without any plastic surgeries, simple makeup and my curly fluffy hair; plus my professional dancing in my video clip all this combined to help reach fame and success. It was something new and different.
Do you think your beauty played a big role in helping you get further in your career?
Not beauty, you can say charisma.
What inspires you?
Culture more than anything, especially here in the Arab world we have such a rich culture which goes back thousands of years and has great essentials.
Have you accomplished all your dreams? What is your ultimate goal?
Certainly not but I have accomplished a big part of it. Being young, successful and surrounded by your friends and family who love and support you is every girl’s dream. I now have a bigger dream that builds on my former dream which is to expand my horizon. I want to reach international fame and have my music heard by a big part of the globe. And now with having concerts in Macau-China and Cyprus I am on my way to achieving my goal because my audience is no longer Arabs only.
Tell us about your experience in the Ramadan series? Will you do it again?
It was the best experience ever, I call it my adventure. We had to shoot the 30 episodes in only 48 days which was really hard and hectic. After we were done shooting for the serious I spent the following two weeks in bed and my feet were inflamed. But it was all worth it when I received a phone call from Nelly congratulating me on my show, it put a big smile on my face. If you’re wondering would I ever do it again, the answer is yes but never in such a short period.
If you were forced to choose between acting, singing and dancing, what would you pick?
Singing and dancing, I could never separate the two.
What do you have new to offer?
I have a new album coming out during Ramadan performed in a Moroccan and Khaliji accent. I am going to be honouring Om Kholthoum by singing one of her songs which should be released in all radio stations everywhere. I won’t be starring in any Ramadan series this year but maybe a movie. I am also working on another album that should be released by the end of this year or the beginning of 2012. The album will be in an Egyptian/Lebanese accent.
Source : in sight Magazine
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