Bashar al-Shatti
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| Native name | بشار الشطي |
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| Born | 22 September 1982 |
| Origin | Kuwait City, Kuwait |
| Genres | Arabic |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
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| Years active | 2004–present |
| Website | bashar |
Bashar al-Shatti: (Arabic):(بشار الشطي), also known as Basharno, Beesho and Maystro, was born 22 September 1982 in Kuwait. Al-Shatti is a singer, songwriter and actor, and plays piano and guitar. He began his career as an orchestra chorale member.[1]
Star Academy
Bashar's fame started along with the reality television show called Star Academy on LBC.[1][2] There were rumors of a love affair between him and Moroccan contestant Sophia Marikh.[3][4] Gulf News reported that teenagers welcomed him as a superstar.[5] Bashar was the runner-up,[6] but lost to Mohammed Attiyeh of Egypt.[2]
The following October, according to an Al Bawaba report, police investigated al-Shatti following a scuffle in Marina Mall in Kuwait. The report stated that fans gathered for pictures and autographs at a coffee shop where he and his brother were sitting, and that al-Shatti got into a physical altercation with some young hecklers, who later called the police.[7]
Later career
After Star Academy, he signed a multi-record deal with Rotana Records. Al-Shatti recorded two records with Rotana. In 2008, he terminated his contract with Rotana to cooperate with Arab Radio and Television Network (ART) and release a third album.[1] Al-Shatti has collaborated with Kuwaiti artist Nabil Shoail.[8] Al-Shatti composes for television serials and cartoons, and has written religious music.[1] He participated in the composition of the Alwatan TV inauguration operetta.[1] Al-Shatti recently branched out into an acting career, taking a role on an MBC television series.[9] Additionally, he was the artist panellist on Qualitynet's home video contest, “Fakkar Ana Khouf?” which was decided on 15 Dec 2012.[10]
Impact
In Arab Television Today, British media author Naomi Sakr described Al Shatti as "charismatic".[2] Marwan M. Kraidy has called him "a pan-Arab heartthrob".[3]
Personal life
Bashar has three brothers and one sister.[1] He married in early 2011.[11] He has a son, Abdul Rahman.[12] He has also spoken his views on the Syrian revolution, saying, "Aside from being an artist, I am first a human. It isn't human to accept murder, massacres and crimes against children."[9]
Discography
- Bashar Al-Shatti (Rotana, 2005)
- Thany Marra (Rotana, 2006)
- Akwa Men El Awal (ART, 2009)
References
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