Arab idol 2 farah youssef biography
Farrah Yousef
Syrian singer (born )
Musical artist
Farrah Yousef (Arabic: فرح يوسف) (born July 20, ) is a Syrian singer who was the first runner-up on the second season of the television program Arab Idol in [1]
Biography
Early life and early career
Farrah Yousef was born on July 20, , in Tartus, a city on the Mediterranean coast of Syria.[2] Her first performance on stage was at the age of seven at the Abu Dhabi Cultural Center, where she sang "Sit Al Hbayib" in the presence of a large crowd of diplomats and the presence of Sheikh Zayed's wife Sheikha Fatima.
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After graduation from high school, Farrah gained a scholarship to study medicine in Italy, where she gained experience in western styles of singing and learned to sing in English, French and Italian.
In Yousef had the chance to perform the theme song of a Syrian series, "Wilada Mina Al Khassira".[2][4] In she performed the theme song for two series, "Bet Amer" and "Al Amemy".[5]
Arab Idol
Following the success of the first season of Arab Idol, MBC launched the second season on March 8, Back in Syria, the civil war was affecting the whole country, resulting in Yousef being hesitant to audition.
She was encouraged by her friends and family to achieve her dream. She said that watching the program inspired her to give it a try.[1] She almost failed to leave Syria as her car was caught in the middle of a shootout as she left Damascus to audition in Beirut.[6]
Television viewers first saw Yousef during the audition episodes at the beginning of Arab Idol's second season.
The show's judges included Ragheb Alama, Nancy Ajram, Ahlam and Hassan El Shafei.
Arab idol 2 farah youssef biography She says that she tries to make people love one another again using the healing power of music. Semi-final [ edit ]. India Indonesia Vietnam. Farah Youssef to take the stage in DubaiFarrah performed "Ifrah Ya Albi" by Umm Kulthum and got accepted to the next round. In Beirut, where the competition was held, outdoor cafes put up big screens and the sound of Yousef's voice drifted down streets.[7]
Yousef said her performance mirrored the way she feels when singing on stage when she often thinks of her family.
She has said that she feels a sense of responsibility to the audience and that there is always that deep happiness mixed with fear.[1] She says that she tries to make people love one another again using the healing power of music.[6] Yousef performed many kinds of music during the competition, including Arabic pop songs and Classic songs by great Arabic singers like Umm Kulthum, Fairuz, Asmahan and Najwa Karam, and also Someone Like You by Adele.[1]
Songs
Arab Idol performances
| Farrah Yousef performances - Arab Idol | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week # | Song choice | Original artist | |||
| Audition | Ifrah Ya Albi | Umm Kulthum | |||
| Round 2 | Emta Ha Taaraf | Asmahan | |||
| Round 3 | Mdam Bthb | Umm Kulthum | |||
| Round 3 results | Khdni Ma'ak | Salwa Atreeb | |||
| Round 4 Prime 1 | Helm | Umm Kulthum | |||
| Round 4 Prime 2 | Habena | Mayada Al Hinawi | |||
| Round 4 Prime 3 | La Shhad Hobak | Najwa Karam | |||
| Round 4 Prime 4 | Laqetak W Dneh Lel | Diana Haddad | |||
| Round 4 Prime 5 | Ihsas Jdeed | Nancy Ajram | |||
| Round 4 Prime 5 results | Kiefak Someone Like You | Fairuz Adele | |||
| Round 4 Prime 6 | Aw3dak | Soad Mohamad | |||
| Round 4 Prime 7 | Ya Bd3 El Ward | Asmahan | |||
| Round 4 Prime 8 | Etazlet Al Gharam | Majida El Roumi | |||
| Round 4 Prime 9 | Al Oun El Sood | Warda | |||
| Final | Qdood Qalo Tara Bktob Esml ya Bladi | Abadi Al Johar | |||
| Final Results | Ifrah Ya Albi | Umm Kulthum | |||