| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Tamer Hosny Sherif Abbas Farghaly |
| Profession(s) | Singer, Songwriter, Actor, Music Composer, Film Director |
| Known As | The Generation's Star, Legend of the Century, Best African Artist |
| Physical Stats | |
| Height (approx.) | 5' 9" (175 cm) |
| Eye Colour | Brown |
| Hair Colour | Brown |
| Career | |
| Debut | Short Film (As an Actor): Khat El Nehaya (1990) Solo Music Album: Hob (2004)  Music Video (As a Director): Seheit Ala Sotha (2011)  |
| Awards & Honours | • 2010: African Music Awards for Best Singer in Africa • 2014: MEMA Music Award  • 2016: 13th DG Award  • 2016: Murex d'Or Award  • 2017: Honoured by the Egyptian Ministry of Defense  • 2018: 3 Arab Star Festival Awards  • 2018: Washwasha Awards  • 2019: Murex d'Or Award  |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 16 August 1977 (Tuesday) |
| Age (as of 2024) | 47 Years |
| Birthplace | Cairo, Egypt |
| Zodiac sign | Leo |
| Autograph |  |
| Nationality | Egyptian |
| Hometown | Cairo, Egypt |
| College/University | 6th of October University, Egypt |
| Educational Qualification | Graduation in Media Studies |
| Religion | Islam |
| Controversy | Convicted For Forging Documents In 2006, while he was doing mandatory military service, a military court convicted him for forging documents about his military service. He also obtained a passport by providing false information. ((Arab News)) |
| Social Media | • Instagram • YouTube • TikTok |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status | Divorced |
| Marriage Date | Year, 2012 |
| Family | |
| Wife/Spouse | Bassma Boussel (singer) (divorced on 27 April 2023) |
| Children | Son- 1 Daughter(s)- 2 including Talyia  |
| Parents | Father- Hosni Sharif (singer) Mother- Fatima Al Sabbagh |
| Siblings | Brother- Hossam Hosny (elder) |
| Favourites | |
| Colour(s) | Light Blue, Black, White |
| Singer | Abd El Halim Hafez |
| Sport | Football |
| Style Quotient | |
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Some Lesser Known Facts About Tamer Hosny
- Tamer Hosny grew up in Egypt.
Tamer Hosny’s childhood picture
- When he was seven years old, his parents got divorced. After that, Tamer and his family faced various financial difficulties.
- He then met the Egyptian music producer Nasr Mahrous, who helped Tamer in making his career as a singer. He considers Nasr as his father figure.
- He then started participating in various football matches. With the prize money from the matches, he supported his family financially. With his salary as a footballer, he used to earn 22 Egyptian pounds per month.
Tamer Hosny during a football match
- He even worked at a petrol pump and supermarket to meet his family’s financial expenses.
- In 2002, he started his career as a religious singer.
- In 2006, he was appointed as the Middle East’s ambassador for Operation Smile International Organisation.
- He has lent his voice to many Arabic songs including Enayyah Bethebbak (2006), Arrab Kaman (2008), Ikhtart Sah (2010), Khaleek Fulazy (2020), and Hormone Al Saada (2024).
Hormone Al Saada
- As a music composer, he has worked in various Arabic films like Zarf Tareq (2006), Captain Hema (2008), Al-Bayh Romancy (2009), Mesh Ana (2021), and Tag (2023).
Tamer Hosny at his studio
- Tamer has worked as a writer in Arabic films like Omar & Salma (2007), The Light of My Eyes (2010), I Love You (2022), and Tag (2023).
Tag
- Some of his Arabic music videos are Ana Mesh Arf Atghir (2007), Omry Ebtada (2016), Aashaangy (2022), and Hormone El Saada (2023).
Omry Ebtada
- Tamer has acted in the Arabic films like Omar & Salma (2007), Captain Hima (2008), Omar & Salma 2 (2009), The Suit (El Badla) (2018), The Money (El Felous) (2019), and Not Me (Mesh Ana) (2021).
Omar & Salma
- Some of his Arabic TV series are Adam (2011), Faraq Al-taw’eet (2014), My Way (2015), and Weld El Ghalaba (2020).
Weld El-Ghalaba
- He has appeared in various Arabic TV programs like Maakom Mona El Shazly (2014), Set Elhosn (2014), Tamer Hosny- Ascension Journey (2014), and The Voice Kids (2016).
Tamer Hosny- The Voice Kids
- He set the Guinness World Record for the largest blood donation campaign in the world in 2016.
Tamer Hosny’s Guinness World Record for the largest blood donation campaign in the world
- In 2017, he became the first Egyptian singer to cement his hands and feet at the Chinese Theatre in LA.
- He dubbed the Arabic version of the 2018 film Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
- In December 2019, he broke the previous Guinness World Record for the most contributions to a bulletin board.
Tamer Hosny with his Guinness World Record certificate
- He has directed the Arabic film ‘I Love You’ (2022) and the Arabic music video Aashaangy (2022).
Aashaangy
- Tamer has performed live at various stage shows and events.
Tamer Hosny during his stage performance
- He has appeared in various TV commercials. He is the first Arab celebrity to endorse fashion eyewear sunglasses ‘Police.’
Tamer Hosny in an ad of Coca-Cola
- He has also been featured in many print advertisements and photoshoots.
- Tamer has collaborated with various international musicians like Pitbull, Akon, Shaggy, and Snoop Dogg.
- He is well-versed in playing various musical instruments like the guitar, piano, and violin.
Tamer Hosny playing a guitar
- He has released songs under various music labels like FreeMusic, Alam El Phan, Mazzika, Rotana Music Group, and Tamer Hosny Production.
- Tamer has been featured on the cover of various magazines.
Tamer Hosny featured on a magazine cover
- He enjoys swimming and horse riding.
Tamer Hosny while swimming
- In his leisure time, he enjoys writing stories, watching films, and travelling.
Tamer Hosny during his vacation
- He regularly works out at a gym to remain fit.
Tamer Hosny at a gym
- He has been actively involved in various social welfare activities for a few years.
Tamer Hosny working for the Egyptian Red Crescent
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