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Sherines biography, fact, career, awards, net worth and life story

IntroEgyptian singer and actress (b.1980)
A.K.A.Sherine Abdel-Wahab
IsActor
Singer
FromEgypt
TypeFilm, TV, Stage & Radio
Music
Genderfemale
Birth

8 October 1980, Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt

Age40 years

Sherine Ahmed Abdel Wahhab (Arabic: شيرين أحمد عبد الوهاب‎‎), mononymously known as Sherine (Arabic: شيرين‎‎), is an Egyptian singer and actress.

Personal life

Sherine was born on October 8th, 1980 in Cairo, Egypt. Sherine first began singing in grade school. At her teacher’s urging, Sherine’s parents took her to sing for Cairo Opera House conductor Selim Sehab. Impressed, Sehab invited the promising vocalist to join the Cairo Opera Children’s Choir. From the age of nine to the age of twelve, Sherine sang and studied as a choral member at the Cairo Opera House; as such, by her teens, she was an adept solo performer. At the age of 18, Sherine was introduced to Nasr Mahrous, a star maker, music producer, and director, who liked her voice and decided to work with her; by 2002, her pop career had been launched, and with great success. She is loved by her Egyptian fans and one of the top artists in Egypt

She was married to the Egyptian composer and music distributor, Mohammad Mustafa. They have two daughters Mariam and Hana.

Career

Sherine began her professional music career in 2000. In 2002, the producer Mahrous paired her with Tamer Hosny on the “Free Mix3: Tamer & Sherine”; also, the album included two duets by Tamer and Sherine. The joint album essentially launched both of their careers; the album sold over 30 Million copies throughout the Arab world, making it a huge success. Sherine’s worked on various projects with her now ex-husband, musical distributor and composer, Mohammed Mustafa, which includes successful singles such as: “Ah, Ya Leil”; “Bahebak” ft. Mohammed Mohey; “Mabtafrach”, “Mafish Mane3”; her ex, Mohammed Mustafa was also the pianist on the composition for “Da Mosh Habebi”. Sherine’s rise to fame has been quite meteoric – it took her about five years to establish herself as a top pop singer.

Sherine gained recognition with Ah, Ya layl (Oh, night!), which relates the story of a young girl who has lost her true love, which echoed throughout the Middle East & North Africa. As a result of the tremendous success of the single, Sherine followed the same pattern in later albums and songs such as, Lazim Ayesh (I Have to Live), “Mafish Mane3” (No, One More Time), “Ana Mesh beta3et el Kalam Dah” (I’m not that kind of girl), and Kont Arfa (I knew). As her success grew, Sherine transitioned from a heartbroken girl to a mature woman “who welcomes sorrow as much as happiness, into a challenging and dashing woman who sings” songs such as the touching and beautiful: Ala Bali (On my mind), “Kolly Melkak” (I am all yours), Masha3er (Feelings); Tarab songs such as, “Garh Tani” (one of her most popular albums, too) and many other songs. According to one Gulf News journalist: “This was new to Arab audiences – the symbol of a woman who won’t demean herself to win a man’s affection. The theme was enhanced with infectious, joyous dance, lapped up by her admirers.” In 2012, Sherine released the studio album Esaal Alaya, which also sold well, topping the charts across the Middle East. In 2014, she released Ana Keteer, in addition, she has stated that the single Ana Kteer is one of them that has the “most meaning to me; in 2015, she released Tareqe.

Sherine has performed with Nelly in a remix version of “Just A Dream” [Coke Studio Fusion Mix).

Sherine has a single with Fadel Shaker called, El 3am El Jeded.

In 2016, she released a song and video with the Egyptian Hossam Habib, titled Kol Maghanni

Sherine is unique in the sense that she’s a phenomenal artiste, who have mastered the art of singing live and make it sounds as though one’s listening to a studio record; she sings with great passion and feelings, and she’s always in harmony with the instrumentals.

Cinema

Sherine starred opposite Ahmed Helmy in Mido Mashakel (Arabic: ميدو مشاكل‎‎. The 2003 film was directed by Muhammad al-Najjar. In addition, she starred in the Ramadan series “Tareeqi” (My Path/Road), June 2015. The series in is a story about a poor school girl who dreams of becoming a famous singer. However, due to her village-lifestyle and its people’s old-fashioned mentality, she’s not allowed to take up a career in singing – or even sing at home. Sherine played the leading role alongside Egyptian actors Mahmoud Al Jundi, Sawsan Badr, Ahmad Fahmi and Syrian actor Basel Khayat. The drama is written by Tamer Habib and directed by Mohammad Shaker.

Programmes

Sherine, nicknamed the Queen of Feelings throughout the Arab world, served as one of the jury members on MBC The Voice.

Sherine is the host of her own talk-show on the Egyptian network, dmc TV, the name of the show is Sherry’s Studio, which premiered on January 2017. Sherry invites popular guests, and talented artistes from the region; for instance, “the diva” Samira Said, the “soulful” Assala Nasri, Elissa, Nawal El-Zoghbi, and Mohammed Mohey, to name a few.

Controversies

In February 2016, Sherine announced in an audio clip that she was retiring from show business, citing “life pressure” and stress. Much to the fury and dismay across the Arab world from popular singers and actors, to her fans, Sherine reversed her decision to retire. Sherine said that: “In respect to the honourable and massive audience as well as the artists who have captured me with their high morals and big hearts, I have reversed my decision.” In addition, “I didn’t do this for a media show. I like and still like to devote my time to my children,” the mother of two said. She did not disclose her future plans. “May God help me to live up to the responsibility.” She has since returned and have moved on to bigger and better projects.

Discography

  • Free Mix 3 with Tamer Hosny (2002) Label: Free Music Art Production
  • Garh Tany (translation: Another Wound) (2003) Label: Free Music Art Production
  • Lazem A’eesh (translation: I have to Live/Survive) (2005) Label: Free Music Art Production
  • Bataminak (I’m Reassuring You) (2008) Label: Rotana
  • Habeat (I Fell in Love) (2009) Label: Rotana
  • Esaal Alaya (Ask About Me) (2012) Label: Rotana
  • Ana Keteer (2014) Label: Nogoum Records
  • tareqe (2015)

Singles

  • “Ma Btefrahsh” (You don’t frolick)
  • “Enak” (About you)
  • “Baladi” ft. Muhammad Noor (My Country)
  • “Al’am Al Jadeed” ft. Fadl Shaker (The New Year)
  • “Lebnan Fel Alb” (Dedicated to Lebanon) (Lebanon in the heart)
  • “Albi Leek” ft. Hany Shakir (My heart’s for you)
  • “Ma Sherebtesh Mn Nelha” (Didn’t you drink from its nile?)
  • “Bahibik Ya Omi” (I love you, oh Mother)
  • “Mshaa’er” (Feelings)

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Abbie Anker

Update: 2024-05-17