Elissa
Elissa is a Lebanese singer and one of the biggest Arabic pop stars of the new millennium, known for her flashy promotional videos, television commercial sponsorships, and luxury-brand clothing.
World Music Singer
October 27, 1972
Scorpio
52
Deir el Ahmar, Lebanon
Elissar Zakaria Khoury, known as Elissa, was born on October 27, 1971, and is a celebrated Lebanese singer. She rose to fame in 1992 after winning the silver medal in Studio El Fan, a Lebanese music competition. Elissa released her debut album, “Baddy Doub,” in 1999 and has since captivated audiences worldwide with her soulful music, releasing numerous hit albums and singles such as “Ayami Beek,” “Law Feye,” and “Hikayti Ma’ak.”
In addition to her music career, Elissa has appeared on various TV shows and participated in several charity efforts. She has received numerous awards, including multiple World Music Awards and Murex d’Or awards. Elissa is also recognized for her eye-catching promotional videos, TV commercial sponsorships, and luxury-brand clothing.
At one point, Elissa owned a fashion line called Elissa Collection, featuring her own designs. However, the line was eventually discontinued as her music career took precedence.
Elissa has maintained her popularity and success in recent years. In 2020-2021, she ranked second among female singers in the “Most Viewed Middle East Singers On YouTube” category, with 600 million views, and was the only Arab personality in the Top 50, ranking 45th.
Elissa has experienced some delays in her music career, revealing that she will release her new album after the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, as she anticipates people’s attention will be focused on the football tournament.
Elissa’s exceptional talent, beautiful voice, and contributions to Middle Eastern music have firmly established her as one of the most popular and influential singers in the Arab world.
