Tamer Hosny Sherif Abbas Farghaly (Arabic: تامر حسني شريف عباس فرغلي; born 16 August 1977), known by his artistic name Tamer Hosny (Arabic: تامر حسني), is an Egyptian singer, Actor, composer, director and songwriter. He first came to public attention when he appeared on mixed tapes with other Egyptian artists. Hosny launched his solo career with his 2004 album Hob, becoming a successful singer of romantic music and was given the nickname "King of the Generation" by his fans.[1][2]
Tamer Hosny | |
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 Tamer Hosny in an interview with Middle East News Agency in February 2015 | |
| Born | Tamer Hosny Sherif Abbas Farghaly تامر حسني شريف عباس 16 August 1977 Cairo, Egypt |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, actor, composer, director, songwriter |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 3 |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | Arabic pop music, Egyptian pop, Khaliji |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar, piano, violin |
| Labels | FreeMusic (former) Alam El Phan (former) Mazzika (former) Rotana Music Group (former) Tamer Hosny Production (current) |
| Website | Tamer Hosny Production |
Life and career
editTamer Hosny was born in Cairo to an Egyptian father and Syrian mother. Unlike his father, Hosny Sherif Abbas, Tamer Hosny grew up with an interest in football and played the sport for five years.[3] At age 12, Hosny got his first acting role in a 1990 short film titled Khat El Nehaya (The End Line), directed by Amr el-Leithy and co-starring Sabry Fawaz and Nashwa Mustafa.[4]
Tamer Hosny had his first directorial experience in 2010 when directing his music video "Se7eet 3la Sotha" (Woke up to her voice). Hosny had a long-held ambition to become a director and to make his own music video.[5] He starred in the 2003 Egyptian film Halet Hob (A State of Love).[6] In 2006, he was arrested for forging military papers to avoid military conscription. He received a one-year prison sentence, yet he only stayed in jail for six months.[7]
In 2010, he released the comedy-drama film The Light of My Eyes. The movie was placed first on the Arabian box office after a week of its release.[8]
In 2012, he released Omar & Salma 3, the third sequel to the Omar & Salma trilogy. Hosny has frequently stated that he was not satisfied with the film. In a recent interview on the Set El Hosn (Beautiful lady) program, he admitted that "I'm not happy with how the movie turned out, although many people love it and it was a box office success. I don't blame anyone else for that. I take responsibility for it. We had to make major plot changes due to financial reasons."[9]
After three years away from the movie industry, he released Ahwak alongside Ghada Adel and Ahmed Malek, a romantic comedy about a young plastic surgeon who falls in love with a divorced woman. The film was a success at the box office, with total revenue of 22 million Egyptian pounds.[10]
In 2017, Hosny released Tesbah ala Kher (Good Night), a comedy drama about a wealthy entrepreneur who suffers from depression and hallucinations. Falcon Films – the film distributor in the Arab world – released an official statement announcing that the movie has topped the Arabic box office.[11][12]
In 2018, Hosny released a new comedy El-Badlah. In 2019, Hosny released a new thriller comedy El Feloos (The Money).[13] It grossed more than EGP 46 million in the Egyptian box office in a little over a month, while it reaped almost USD 2 million worldwide. In December 2019, Hosny broke the Guinness World Record for the most contributions to a bulletin board.[14]
In 2021, Hosny released his new comedy-drama Mesh Ana.[15][16] The film is written by Hosny, directed by Sarah Wafik, and produced by Synergy and HS production.
Drama
editDuring Ramadan 2011, Hosny starred in the television drama, Adam. Directed by Mohammad Samy, it also featured Dina Fouad, Ahmed Zaher and Mai Ezz Eldin. This series achieved big success and high views on YouTube and won the best series in 2011 in many votes.[17] His next film Omar & Salma 3 was scheduled to release in November 2011 during the Eid al-Adha holiday.[18]
Collaborations
editDuring two years,[when?] Tamer Hosny had discovered more than 20 new talents in lyric writing and composing, over five new singers, more than ten new actors, and Mohamed Sami as a drama and cinema director (director of his series Adam).[19]
Hosny sang vocals in Bokra "Tomorrow (A Better You, Better Me)", a charity single that was released on 11 November 2011, along with Rim Banna, Akon, Diana Karazon, Marwan Khoury, Latifa, Souad Massi, Hani Mitwasi, Saber Rebaï, Kathem Al-Saher, Waed, Sherine and other Arab Artists. Proceeds from the single were distributed to various organizations, institutions and charities with arts and culture programs. The eight-minute song was written by Majida El Roumi, and produced by Quincy Jones and RedOne.
Tamer Hosny recorded a new duet song with Shaggy, named "Smile". The song, written and composed by Tamer Hosny, was distributed all over the world. The music video was released at the beginning of 2012. It was shot in New York City and garnered more than one million views in only three days on YouTube.[20]
In another collaboration, titled Si Al Sayed, after the patriarchal protagonist of the Cairo Trilogy, Snoop Dogg appeared in the music video wearing traditional Egyptian Jellabiya and having his name written in Arabic script.[21]
Hosny performed "Right Where I'm Supposed to Be" as the Official Song of the 2019 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates in collaboration with Ryan Tedder, Avril Lavigne, Luis Fonsi, Hussain Al Jassmi and Assala Nasri openly presented by public figure Hilal Al-Battashi.[22]
Stage and live performances
editBecause of Hosny's perceived charismatic stage presence and creativity, his fans dubbed him "King of the stage". In an interview with Sherihan Abu Al Hassan on her program Set El Hosn, Hosny said that he doesn't pay much attention to the titles given to him by fans, like "King of a generation". He appreciates the "King of the stage" title due to his efforts to improve his stage appearance in Egypt. "I'm no king, I'm not a fan of titles at all, I only appreciate the fact that my efforts to improve Egypt's stage appearance are acknowledged by the fans", he said, "My favorite title is just being called an Egyptian Arab artist when performing abroad."[23]
Personal life
editHosny married Star Academy contestant and Moroccan singer Bassma Boussel in 2012. They have two daughters and a son. On 27 April 2023, the couple announced their divorce.[24]
He is an endorser of the soft drink Pepsi.[25] He was also the First Arab Celebrity to advertise the Police brand of sunglasses.[26]
On 9 August 2017, Hosny made a temporary footprint ceremony at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, California, being the first Egyptian/Arab artist to do so.[27][28]
Discography
edit| Year | Album | Production Company |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Hob | Free Music "Nasr Mahrous" |
| 2006 | Enayyah Bethebbak | Free Music "Nasr Mahrous" |
| 2007 | Ya Bint El Aih | Free Music "Nasr Mahrous" |
| 2007 | El Gana Fi Byotna | Free Music "Nasr Mahrous" |
| 2008 | Arrab Kaman | Free Music "Nasr Mahrous" |
| 2009 | Ha'esh Hayaty | Mazzika |
| 2010 | Ikhtart Sah | Mazzika |
| 2011 | Elly Gai Ahla | Mazzika |
| 2013 | Bahebak Enta | Free Music "Nasr Mahrous" |
| 2014 | 180° | Rotana |
| 2016 | Omry Ebtada | Rotana |
| 2018 | Eish Besho'ak | Tamer Hosny Production |
| 2020 | Khaleek Fulazy | Rotana |
| 2022 | Aashaangy | Rotana |
| 2024 | Hormone Al Saada | Tamer Hosny Production |
In addition to:
- Free Mix 2000 (2000)
- Free Mix 3 (2002)
- Free Mix 4 (2005)
Series
edit- "Adam" (2011)
- "Faraq Al-taw'eet" (2014)
- "My Way" (2015)
- "Weld El Ghalaba" (2020) Mahmoud Shalaby (Guest of Honor)
Filmography
edit- State of Love (Halet Hob) (2004)
- Sayed el Atefy (2005)
- Omar & Salma (2007)
- Captain Hima (2008)
- Omar & Salma 2 (2009)
- The Light of My Eyes (Nour Einy) (2010)
- Omar & Salma 3 (2012)
- I Adore You (Ahwak) (2015)
- Good Night (Tisbah Ala Khair) (2017)
- The Suit (El Badla) (2018)
- The Money (El Felous) (2019)
- Not Me (Mesh Ana) (2021)
- I Love You (Bahbk) (2022)
- TAG (2023)
References
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- ^ "'Mesh Ana': Egyptian star Tamer Hosny tackles mental health in his big screen return". the nationalnews. 9 June 2021.
- ^ "Tamer Hosny Movie "Mesh Ana" Exceeds 100 Million Pounds in Revenues". see.news. 10 July 2021.
- ^ "Tamer Husni celebrates release of new album". Al Bawaba. 1 July 2011. Retrieved 25 September 2011.
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- ^ "كريم محسن يصدر ألبومه الغنائي الأول بمساندة تامر حسني" [Karim Mohsen releases album with the support of Tamer Hosny] (in Arabic). Masrawy.com. 16 December 2012. Archived from the original on 27 September 2011. Retrieved 24 March 2011.
- ^ "Tamer Hosny Feat Shaggy" [Tamer Hosny Feat Shaggy]. jetset magazine. 25 October 2011. Retrieved 25 October 2011.
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- ^ "Why Are Bassma Boussel And Tamer Hosny Divorcing? The Couple Have Called It Quits After 10 Years Of Marriage". Harper's Bazaar Arabia. 27 April 2023.
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