After Moroccan singer Samira Said turned down the offer to costar with Egyptian singer Mustafa Amar in his new film "Autograph", he turned to Lebanese singer Maya Nasri and nominated her for the role. Amar writes the story of the film, which marks Mustafa’s second film experience himself and the scenario by Aiman Bahjat Amar under the direction of Mohammad Al Najar, reported the UAE based daily Al Bayan.
After an absence that lasted over a year, Lebanese singer Maya Nasri returned to the music scenes with her latest hit single "Haba Hubat" (One Piece of Love). The song is part of Maya's latest album "Ah Ya Salam" (Oh My Goodness), which features eight songs.
Maya has also been chosen by Egyptian director Mohammad Fadil for a leading role in his new TV drama "Zeenat Wal Banat" (Zinat and the Girls) starring Farouq Al Fishawi and Fardous Abdul Hamid. Maya will be playing a leading role of as a mistress for a married man who steals him away from his wife.
In the drama Maya will have manipulating ways to steal a married man from his home jeopardizing everything he has ever worked for. Fadil revealed that shooting of scenes is to begin before the end of the month after an official authorization from the Egyptian actors association permitting May to take part in an Egyptian drama.
The singer released the song "It'athabit Ya Qalbi" (I'm Heartbroken My Love) on most local radio channels. Maya is due to film one of the songs from the album in the form of a video clip under the direction of Tony Abu Al Yas. The new album is composed by Ziad Boutrus, Mohammad Rahim, Amro Mustafa, and Samir Safeer.
In June 2002 Maya released a new album which included seven songs, two of which are composed by the renowned Lebanese musician Ziyad Butros who has composed most of his sister, singer Julia Butros’ songs.
The two songs "Ya Msahharni al Layali" (you make me awake all the nights) and "Zakkerni Fik" (remind me of you), were written by Nabil Abu Abdo and remixed by Egyptian musician Tareq Madkour.
However, Maya Nasri who has moved fast in the world of singing after her theatrical performances tries to blend her talents in both in both fields. “Nobody achieves what he dreams of but if we stop dreaming, there will no meaning for life. I was dreaming of acting and I did it; I dreamt of singing and I am singing these days. I currently mull performing a theatrical show,” Maya said. - Albawaba.com
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