Tamer Hosny | |
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| Born | Tamer Hosny Sherif Abbas Farghaly تامر حسني شريف عباس (1977-08-16)16 August 1977 (age 48) Cairo, Egypt |
| 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) Warner Music Group (current) |
Musical artist | |
| Website | Tamer Hosny Production |
Tamer Hosny Sherif Abbas Farghaly (Arabic:تامر حسني شريف عباس فرغلي; born 16 August 1977), known by his stage nameTamer Hosny (Arabic:تامر حسني), is an Egyptian actor who first came to attention as a singer when he appeared on mixed tapes with other Egyptian artists. Hosny launched his solo career with his 2004 albumHob, becoming a successful singer of romantic music and was given the nickname "Star of the Generation" by his fans.[1][2]
Tamer Hosny was born inCairo to an Egyptian father andSyrian mother. Unlike his father, Hosny Sherif Abbas, Tamer Hosny grew up with an interest infootball and played the sport for five years.[3] At age 12, Hosny got his first acting role in a 1990short film titledKhat El Nehaya (The End Line), directed byAmr el-Leithy and co-starring Sabry Fawaz andNashwa 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 filmHalet Hob (A State of Love).[6] In 2006, he was arrested for forging military papers to avoidmilitary 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 filmThe Light of My Eyes. The movie was placed first on the Arabian box office after a week of its release.[8]
In 2012, he releasedOmar & Salma 3, the thirdsequel to theOmar & Salmatrilogy. Hosny has frequently stated that he was not satisfied with the film. In a 2016 interview on theSet 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 releasedAhwak alongsideGhada Adel and Ahmed Malek, aromantic comedy about a youngplastic 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 releasedTesbah ala Kher (Good Night), acomedy drama about a wealthy entrepreneur who suffers from depression and hallucinations. Falcon Films – thefilm 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 comedyEl-Badlah. In 2019, Hosny released a new thriller comedyEl 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 theGuinness World Record for the most contributions to a bulletin board.[14]
In 2021, Hosny released his new comedy-dramaMesh Ana.[15][16] The film is written by Hosny, directed by Sarah Wafik, and produced by Synergy and HS production.
During Ramadan 2011, Hosny starred in the television drama,Adam. Directed by Mohammad Samy, it also featuredDina Fouad,Ahmed Zaher andMai 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 filmOmar & Salma 3 was scheduled to release in November 2011 during theEid al-Adha holiday.[18]
Tamer Hosny sparked widespread speculation about reconciling with his ex-wife, Moroccan actress Basma Bousil, after hinting on Instagram that mediation efforts were underway. While he initially dismissed rumors in a TV interview, stating,“Let us start the new year with prayers, not rumors”[19]
During 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 seriesAdam).[20]
Hosny sang vocals inBokra "Tomorrow (A Better You, Better Me)", a charity single that was released on 11 November 2011, along withRim 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 byMajida El Roumi, and produced byQuincy Jones andRedOne.
Tamer Hosny recorded a new duet song withShaggy, 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.[21]
In another collaboration, titled Si Al Sayed, after the patriarchal protagonist of theCairo Trilogy,Snoop Dogg appeared in the music video wearing traditional EgyptianJellabiya and having his name written inArabic script.[22]
Hosny performed "Right Where I'm Supposed to Be" as the Official Song of the2019 Special Olympics World Summer Games inAbu Dhabi, theUnited Arab Emirates in collaboration withRyan Tedder,Avril Lavigne,Luis Fonsi,Hussain Al Jassmi andAssala Nasri openly presented by public figure Hilal Al-Battashi.[23]
Because 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 programSet 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."[24]
Hosny marriedStar Academy contestant andMoroccan singer Bassma Boussel in 2012. They have two daughters and a son. On 27 April 2023, the couple announced their divorce.[25]
He is an endorser of the soft drinkPepsi.[26] He was also the first Arab celebrity to advertise thePolice sunglasses brand.[27]
On 9 August 2017, Hosny made history by being the first Egyptian/Arab artist to leave imprints of his hands and feet at theTCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, California.[28][29]
| Year | Album | Production company |
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| 2004 | Love (Hob) | Free Music "Nasr Mahrous" |
| 2006 | My eyes love you (Enayyah Bethebbak) | Free Music "Nasr Mahrous" |
| 2007 | Ya Bent El-Eih | Free Music "Nasr Mahrous" |
| 2007 | Heaven is in our homes (El Gana Fi Byotna) | Free Music "Nasr Mahrous" |
| 2008 | Come closer more (Arrab Kaman) | Free Music "Nasr Mahrous" |
| 2009 | I will live my life (Ha'esh Hayaty) | Mazzika |
| 2010 | I chose right (Ikhtart Sah) | Mazzika |
| 2011 | What's coming is better (Elly Gai Ahla) | Mazzika |
| 2013 | I love you (Bahebak Enta) | Free Music "Nasr Mahrous" |
| 2014 | 180° | Rotana |
| 2016 | My life has begun (Omry Ibatda) | Rotana |
| 2018 | Live like you want (Eish Beshoqak) | Tamer Hosny Production |
| 2020 | Stay steely (Khaleek Fulazy) | Rotana |
| 2022 | Aashaangy | Rotana |
| 2024 | Happiness hormone (Hormone Al Saada) | Tamer Hosny Production |
| 2025 | Lena Moad | Tamer Hosny Production |
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