Who is Assala Nasri?
Assala Nasri, a renowned Syrian singer, was born on May 14, 1969, in the capital city of Damascus, Syria. Her full name is Assala Mustafa Hatem Nasri.
Early Life of Assala Nasri
Assala Nasri was raised in a musical family. Her father, Mustafa Nasri, was a well-known singer and composer who recognized and nurtured his daughter’s talent from a young age. He initially encouraged her to record children’s songs, which laid the foundation for her artistic journey as her talent and powerful voice matured. Assala has four siblings: Ayman, Aiham, Reem, and Amani, whom she cared for alongside her mother, Aziza Al-Halabi, after the passing of their father.
Assala Nasri’s Education
In terms of education, Assala’s artistic training came primarily from her late father, who began mentoring her when she was just four years old. Her early work included performing theme songs for animated series and singing various national Syrian songs.
Artistic Contributions of Assala Nasri
Assala Nasri embarked on her professional music career in 1991 and has continued to thrive in the industry ever since. Her rise to fame began with the song “Asma’a Sada Sawtak,” composed by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum in 1991. This song opened the door for her to the world of music, leading to a successful discography, which includes:
- Law Ta‘rafo
- Touam Al-Rouh
- Aghla Al-Bashar
- Agdhab
- ‘Idhrni
- Ghayar Qawi
- Erja‘ laha
- Shat Al-Hanan
- Al-Mushtaka
- Rahhal
- Qalbi Biyrathelak
- Ya Majnoun
- Yameen Allah
- Nashtaqah
- Ya Akhi As’al
- Qad Al-Huruf
- Awaqat
- ‘Adey
- Hayati
- Sawah Qalbi
- Halni Tayib
- Nass Halat
- Qanun Keefak
- Shakhsiah ‘Anidah
- 60 Daqiqah Hayah
- A‘alliqtisam Al-Dunya
- Muhtam betafasil
- Fi Qurbik
- La Tastaqil
Assala Nasri’s Personal Life
Assala Nasri’s first marriage was to producer Ayman Al-Dhahabi, with whom she had two children, Shamm and Khaled. They divorced in 2005, and she subsequently married director Tarek Al-Aryan the following year. However, after a lengthy marriage, they separated in 2020, having welcomed two sons, Ali and Adam. Recently, Assala revealed her marriage to Iraqi poet Faik Hassan.
Awards and Honors
Throughout her artistic career, Assala Nasri has received numerous awards, including:
- A letter of appreciation from the Youth Revolution Federation in Syria in 1982.
- A certificate of recognition from the Syrian Artists Syndicate in 1985.
- An award from the Cultural Center affiliated with the Egyptian Opera in 1993.
- Best Artist of the Year 1994 award in Dubai.
- Middle East Oscar and Golden Knight award in Egypt in 1995.
- A certificate of appreciation from the Syrian TV General Authority in 1995 and 1997.
- Best Arabic Song Award for her song in Modern Standard Arabic at the 1996 Abu Dhabi Arab Music Festival.
- Certificates of appreciation from the Jerash Festival in Jordan in 1995 and 2000.
- A recognition certificate from the Cairo International Song Festival in 1996.
- Golden Award at the Cairo International Song Festival in 1996.
- Family, Sports and Youth magazine award from MBC 1997 after a public poll.
- A commendation from graduates of military colleges and Egyptian universities in 1999.
- A recognition certificate from the National Committee for Prisoners and Missing Persons in Kuwait in 1999.
- A certificate of merit from the Syrian Artists Syndicate in 1999.
- A recognition certificate from Hala February events in Kuwait in 1999.
- A certificate of appreciation from the Egyptian Journalists Syndicate in 2000.
- Award for Arab-American Contribution in 2000.
- Best Arab Artist from Al-Zahra Gulf Magazine in 2001.
- Best Arab Singer Award from Murex d’Or in 2006.
- ART Award as the Best Arab Female Singer in 2008.
- Best Popular Arab Singer Award in 2012.