Amr Diab has announced that he will return to the big screen and star in a new film, due to be out in the upcoming couple of months. Amr stressed that preparations for his new film are underway, refusing to reveal any details regarding its nature.
According to the UAE based daily, Amr’s return will mark his first appearance after a prolonged absence. The last film the singer starred in was “Dahik Wi Li’ib Wi Jad Wi Hub” (Laugh and Play, Serious and Love).
Recently, Diab encountered severe pain in his chest from over working himself in physical exercises in Beirut. The singer had began to workout intensively after talks of him reaching the age of 40 and no longer being the young and energetic man he always was. Amr wanted to prove that he still enjoys a very healthy lifestyle and is in good shape regardless of his age, and so began working out until he could no longer stand up and began to feel severe pain in his chest. Despite going through such an ordeal, the singer kept to his promise and held a spectacular two performances at the Jordanian annual summer festival Jarash and a third in Egypt, which were aired live on the music production company Rotana’s music channel.
It was added that Diab is scheduled to begin three different films at the same time in October. The singer expressed that he is forced to undergo such pressure due to the busy schedule he has. Each film is written and directed by different people. The first is written by Waheed Hamid and directed by Tariq Al Nahari, the second scenario is by Ayman Bahgat Amar and directed by Sherif Sabri.
The third film is written by Midhat Al Adel and directed by Riyadh Al Aryan. Amr has stressed that he will not reveal any of the films names until all the scenarios are complete. In all three films, Amr will perform different performances and will use a team of over 1000 young men and women to take part in the three films. The team of dancers will be directed by a British choreographer and will undergo extensive training.
Diab held two live performances at the prestigious Jordanian Jarash summer festival. Amr's last appearance in the annual festival was in the late 1980's. The Music Production Company Rotana held a press conference in which it officially announced Diab's admittance to their team. A large number of media representatives were invited to the big event that took place at a grand hotel in Beirut-Lebanon.
Amr had broken his contract with his previous production company Alam El Phan, which he had been a part of since the beginning of his career. Well-known TV announcer Jumana Abu Obeid was been chosen to make all the formal introductions at the big event. Amr has made all the necessary arrangements to be present at the press conference, in order to show his gratification for being part of the Rotana family of singers.
Amr's latest album "Alim Albi Al Gharam" features twelve songs, which were written by a number of prominent poets. The new album features Amr in a new look and music styles. He combined Tango, Jazz, Techno, and eastern genres all in one. “Alim Albi Al Gharam” is shot in London. –Albawaba.com
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