| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Diana Joseph Haddad |
| Profession(s) | Actress, Singer, Producer, Television Personality |
| Physical Stats | |
| Height (approx.) | 5' 7" (170 cm) |
| Eye Colour | Brown |
| Hair Colour | Brown |
| Career | |
| Debut | Music Album: Rouh Rouhi (1998) Singles: Tayr Al Yammameh (1992) |
| Awards | • 2015: Murex D'or Award for Best Arab Female Artist • 2020: Distinctive International Arab Festivals Award  |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 1 October 1976 (Friday) |
| Age (as of 2024) | 48 Years |
| Birthplace | Bsalim, Lebanon |
| Zodiac sign | Libra |
| Nationality | Lebanese |
| Hometown | Bsalim, Lebanon |
| School(s) | • Fahaheel Al Watanieh Indian Private School, Kuwait • National School in Fahaheel District |
| College | Did not attend |
| Educational Qualification | A Diploma in Computer Science (1992) |
| Religion | Islam (Christianity till 1999) |
| Tattoo(s) | On her left forearm: Love Yourself  |
| Social Media | • Instagram |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status | Divorced |
| Marriage Date | Year, 1995 |
| Family | |
| Husband/Spouse | Suhail Al-Abdul (Emirati businessman; divorced in 2009) |
| Children | Daughter(s)- Sophie (born on 19 July 1996) and Mira (born on 26 November 2007)  |
| Parents | Father- Joseph Haddad (died in 2011) Mother- Mouna Haddad (died in 1998)  |
| Siblings | Brother(s)- Fadi Haddad (film director), Samir Haddad, Dany Haddad (TV Presenter)   Sister- Lolita Haddad |
| Controversy | Sued by Lebanese singer Nawal Al Zoghbi In 2000, Diana and her that time husband was sued by the Lebanese singer Nawal Al Zoghbi. Nawal said that Diana and her husband commented on her that she paid more attention on her looks rather the music of her albums. Nawal accused them of emotionally distressing her by calling her out of tune. However, in the court the statements were ruled out stating that it did not affected Nawal’s professional image. In December 2004, after Naval started facing health issues, Diana called her. After that, they started developing a good relationship with each other. ((Albawaba)) |
| Favourites | |
| Beverage | Tea |
| Style Quotient | |
| Car Collection | Rolls Royce |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Diana Haddad
- Diana Haddad grew up in Kuwait and Lebanon.
Diana Haddad’s childhood picture
- In childhood, she used to be a tomboy.
- Her family moved to Kuwait for better work opportunities when she was a child.
- At a very young age, she started performing in various singing events.
Diana Haddad performing on stage
- While growing up, she wanted to study archaeology.
- At the beginning of her singing career, she used to perform Bedouin music.
- In 1990, after the Gulf War, they moved back to Lebanon.
- At a very young age, she won the Lebanese singing TV series ‘Studio El-Fan.’
- She has sung songs of various music genres like Pop, Folk, Emirati, Lebanese, and Khaleeji.
- From 1996 to 2002, she was associated with the music label Stallions. She has worked with various other music labels like Alam El Phan (2002–2005), Nojoom Music (2002–2009), Platinum (2011–2012), and Rotana (2014 onwards).
- In 1996, her live music album named Anida was released.
- She has released many Arabic studio albums like Ahl Al Esheg (1997), Jarh Al Habib (2000), Men Diana Illa (2008), Bent Osol (2011), and Ya Bashar (2014).
Ahl Al Esheg
- Some of her Arabic duets are Waseyet Hob (1998), Wily Mennak (2001), Asma Bilad (2001), Mas Wi Louli (2006), and Enta Maai Kol Hayati (2010).
Mas Wi Louli
- In 1999, a year after her mother’s demise, she embraced Islam for her mother. She has also done Umrah in the same year. Reportedly, her Christian father opposed it. However, later, he accepted her decision. Among her siblings, she is the only one who follows Islam.
- Diana has been actively involved in various social welfare activities. In 2000, she released a song in support of Palestine.
- She has sung for various special recordings and live tracks like Ya Carthage (2000), Saat Kheir (2003), Lgenawi (2003), Yal Samra (2003), and Al EIn Molayetin (2005).
- A few of her Arabic compilation albums are Best of Diana Haddad (2002) and Best of Diana Haddad 2 (2003).
- In 2003, she supported the campaign against drugs and smoking in the UAE. She has performed at various charity concerts.
- She has lent her voice to many Arabic singles including “Law Ma Dakhalt Ebrasi” (2005), “Ya Zalan” (2009), “Hala We Ahleen” (2014), “Nayma Bel Asal” (2017), and “Sayed El Hamga” (2022).
Sayed El Hamga
- In 2009, Diana and her car driver were attacked by armed militant bandits in Beirut. However, her driver tactfully escaped and saved her life.
- In March 2010, she shared that she did not cast her vote in the Lebanese general election of 2009.
- In 2011, after her father’s demise, she released an Arabic music album Bent Osol, in which she dedicated the track “Rajaa Al Sheti” to her parents.
- She is considered one of the best singers in Arab since the 1990s.
- After her marriage to Suhail Al-Abdul, people criticised her for marrying an older man for the sake of money. However, after her divorce, she clarified that she did not marry for money. She said that their marriage did not last long as she was too young for the marriage. She then started performing in various music tours.
- After her divorce, there were rumours that she returned to Christianity. However, she denied it and said that she was a practising Muslim.
- Diana has appeared in various print ads and photoshoots.
Diana Haddad in a photoshoot
- She has performed live at various events.
- In her leisure time, she enjoys painting and travelling to different places.
Diana Haddad during her vacation
- She has been featured on the cover of various magazines.
Diana Haddad featured on a magazine cover
- She regularly works out at a gym to remain fit.
Diana Haddad at a gym
- Diana is an avid animal lover and owns a pet dog.
Diana Haddad with her pet dog
- On her name, she has launched a perfume brand.
Diana Haddad’s perfume brand
- She once said that before embracing Islam, she attended lectures of Islamic scholars Sheikh Al-Shrawi and Tarek Swaed. She regularly reads the Quran and fasts during Ramadan.
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