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    Lebanese superstar Maya Diab’s most iconic moments

    Lifeby Sarah Joseph3 hours ago With a career spanning over two decades, Lebanese singer and actress Maya Diab has made a mark in the entertainment industry.Beginning her career in music in the girl group The 4 Cats, Maya Diab has gone on to win several noteworthy titles, released a plethora of musical hits and worked with some of the biggest names in the entertainment field.With a hugely impressive career under her belt and as she continues to go from strength to strength, we’ve taken a trip down memory lane to outline just some of Diab’s most iconic moments.Going soloDiab began her singing career in the Lebanese girl group The 4 Cats. After being in the group for nine years, Diab decided to go solo, releasing her first solo single Habibi in 2010. Since then, she has only gone from strength to strength.Releasing her first albumFive years after releasing her first solo single, Diab released her first solo album entitled #MyMaya, which featured nine songs in the Lebanese and Egyptian dialects.Being featured on the world’s tallest towerEarlier this year, the UAE paid tribute to Diab and fellow artist Elissa by lighting up the Burj Khalifa, with their images. Sharing the monumental moment with her fans on Instagram, Diab said, “Very happy to be on the Burj Khalifa. Congratulations Anghami for the cooperation with Nasdaq New York and the merger with VMAC, to more success.”The fashion icon of the Arab world[embedded content]As one of the key figures in the Arab world, it was only apt that the Lebanese superstar opened Arab Fashion Week earlier this year. Releasing her new single High Heels during the opening, Diab was declared the Fashion Icon of the Arab World by the Arab Fashion Council.Adapting to a virtual worldWhile the world was staying home in 2020, Diab and other regional stars found a way to bring people together through music. Taking part in a virtual concert in May 2020. Viewers were able to tune in and watch her perform her most popular songs allowing music loves to be a part of it, no matter where they were around the world.Performing in CairoLooking absolutely gorgeous in a stunning white silhouette, Diab took the stage by storm as her loyal fans were ecstatic to see her perform at the Cairo Opera House which was a three-day star-studded in 2019 event with grandeur at its finest.The release of Massari – Ya Nour El Ein[embedded content]Being the ultimate summer tune, Diab featured in this hit which included renowned stars such as Massari and French Montana making it an absolute sensation showcasing the perfect summer holiday in Greece, with minimal surroundings and an upbeat tune.On the red carpet for the El Gouna film festivalDiab stunned at the El Gouna Film Festival back in 2018. Wearing a Nicholas Jebran haute couture gown, Diab adorned the red carpet in her sophisticated look with sleek back hair for her look in 2018, being one of the best celebrities that night.– For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and InstagramImages: Instagram @mayadiab More

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    7 interesting facts to know about Hande Erçel

    Life

    by Sarah Joseph
    1 hour ago

    As one of the most popular actresses in Turkey, there’s a lot to know about Hande Erçel.
    At just 27-years-old, she’s reached some incredible milestones in her career with several popular television shows under her belt and an impressive social media following.
    Whether you’re a fan or keen to know more about the Turkish actress, here’s some interesting facts to know.
    Her career in the spotlight began with modelling

    While she’s a huge star on the small screen now, Erçel started her career as a model. In 2012, she competed in the Miss Civilization of the World Contest she ended up being a runner-up in Azerbaijan.
    She’s the most followed Turkish actor on Instagram

    Ensuring she keeps her loyal fans updated, Erçel regularly posts to Instagram. With over 20 million followers, she’s the most followed Turkish actress on the social media platform.
    Her sister is a year older than her

    Named Gamze Erçel, the older sister of the beloved actress was born on January 18, 1992, and draws similar features to the Turkish actress. Also in the spotlight, Gamze is a model, actress, entrepreneur and social media personality.
    She has worked in several commercials

    While being seen on screen for several ads, Erçel worked for beauty brands including L’Oréal Paris and DeFacto.
    She split up with her long-time boyfriend in early 2020

    Erçel was previously in a relationship with Turkish singer-songwriter Murat Dalkılıç. The pair became engaged in February 2020. However, the pair later split in June 2020, deleting many of the pictures they had together on Instagram.
    She met Kerem Bürsin on the series Sen Çal Kapimi

    The actress landed a leading role on the new TV series Sen Çal Kapimi (You Knock on My Door) last year in July starring alongside fellow actor Kerem Bürsin. The show has gone on to become hugely popular, particularly due to Bürsin and Ercel’s on-screen romance. After rumours began to emerge the actors’ romance wasn’t just on-screen, they both confirmed their off-screen romance whilst on a recent holiday to the Maldives.
    Her chic off-duty style

    With a massive following on Instagram, Erçel has always been a fashion icon for many with luxe outfits, as she never shy’s away from the camera. From luxe co-ords to well-fitted suits, Erçel sure knows how to keep on top of it with her fashion choices, as she inspires her fans with all the up-to-date fashion trends. Whether cruising on a yacht or vacationing in the Maldives, her wardrobe staples are a must-have for many.
    – For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and Instagram
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    7 facts you might not know about Hande Erçel

    Life

    by Sarah Joseph
    5 hours ago

    As one of the most popular actresses in Turkey, there’s a lot to know about Hande Erçel.
    At just 27-years-old, she’s reached some incredible milestones in her career with several popular television shows under her belt and an impressive social media following.
    Whether you’re a fan or keen to know more about the Turkish actress, here’s some interesting facts to know.
    Her career in the spotlight began with modelling

    While she’s a huge star on the small screen now, Erçel started her career as a model. In 2012, she competed in the Miss Civilization of the World Contest she ended up being a runner-up in Azerbaijan.
    She’s the most followed Turkish actor on Instagram

    Ensuring she keeps her loyal fans updated, Erçel regularly posts to Instagram. With over 20 million followers, she’s the most followed Turkish actress on the social media platform.
    Her sister is a year older than her

    Named Gamze Erçel, the older sister of the beloved actress was born on January 18, 1992, and draws similar features to the Turkish actress. Also in the spotlight, Gamze is a model, actress, entrepreneur and social media personality.
    She has worked in several commercials

    While being seen on screen for several ads, Erçel worked for beauty brands including L’Oréal Paris and DeFacto.
    She split up with her long-time boyfriend in early 2020

    Erçel was previously in a relationship with Turkish singer-songwriter Murat Dalkılıç. The pair became engaged in February 2020. However, the pair later split in June 2020, deleting many of the pictures they had together on Instagram.
    She met Kerem Bürsin on the series Sen Çal Kapimi

    The actress landed a leading role on the new TV series Sen Çal Kapimi (You Knock on My Door) last year in July starring alongside fellow actor Kerem Bürsin. The show has gone on to become hugely popular, particularly due to Bürsin and Ercel’s on-screen romance. After rumours began to emerge the actors’ romance wasn’t just on-screen, they both confirmed their off-screen romance whilst on a recent holiday to the Maldives.
    Her chic off-duty style

    With a massive following on Instagram, Erçel has always been a fashion icon for many with luxe outfits, as she never shy’s away from the camera. From luxe co-ords to well-fitted suits, Erçel sure knows how to keep on top of it with her fashion choices, as she inspires her fans with all the up-to-date fashion trends. Whether cruising on a yacht or vacationing in the Maldives, her wardrobe staples are a must-have for many.
    – For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and Instagram
    Images: Hande Erçel Instagram More

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    7 interesting facts you need to know about Hande Erçel

    Life

    by Sarah Joseph
    2 hours ago

    As one of the most popular actresses in Turkey, there’s a lot to know about Hande Erçel.
    At just 27-years-old, she’s reached some incredible milestones in her career with several popular television shows under her belt and an impressive social media following.
    Whether you’re a fan or keen to know more about the Turkish actress, here’s some interesting facts to know.
    Her career in the spotlight began with modelling

    While she’s a huge star on the small screen now, Erçel started her career as a model. In 2012, she competed in the Miss Civilization of the World Contest she ended up being a runner-up in Azerbaijan.
    She’s the most followed Turkish actor on Instagram

    Ensuring she keeps her loyal fans updated, Erçel regularly posts to Instagram. With over 20 million followers, she’s the most followed Turkish actress on the social media platform.
    Her sister is a year older than her

    Named Gamze Erçel, the older sister of the beloved actress was born on January 18, 1992, and draws similar features to the Turkish actress. Also in the spotlight, Gamze is a model, actress, entrepreneur and social media personality.
    She has worked in several commercials

    While being seen on screen for several ads, Erçel worked for beauty brands including L’Oréal Paris and DeFacto.
    She split up with her long-time boyfriend in early 2020

    Erçel was previously in a relationship with Turkish singer-songwriter Murat Dalkılıç. The pair became engaged in February 2020. However, the pair later split in June 2020, deleting many of the pictures they had together on Instagram.
    She met Kerem Bürsin on the series Sen Çal Kapimi

    The actress landed a leading role on the new TV series Sen Çal Kapimi (You Knock on My Door) last year in July starring alongside fellow actor Kerem Bürsin. The show has gone on to become hugely popular, particularly due to Bürsin and Ercel’s on-screen romance. After rumours began to emerge the actors’ romance wasn’t just on-screen, they both confirmed their off-screen romance whilst on a recent holiday to the Maldives.
    Her chic off-duty style

    With a massive following on Instagram, Erçel has always been a fashion icon for many with luxe outfits, as she never shy’s away from the camera. From luxe co-ords to well-fitted suits, Erçel sure knows how to keep on top of it with her fashion choices, as she inspires her fans with all the up-to-date fashion trends. Whether cruising on a yacht or vacationing in the Maldives, her wardrobe staples are a must-have for many.
    – For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and Instagram
    Images: Hande Erçel Instagram More

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    Hande Erçel, Alina Boz & more: The top Turkish actresses to follow on Instagram

    Lifestyle

    by Sarah Joseph
    1 minute ago

    When it comes to a global presence, Turkish actresses are making their mark.
    From brand ambassadors to appearing on the big screen, these talented individuals are constantly inspiring future generations.
    As the Turkish entertainment industry continues to grow, Emirates Woman takes a look at all the actresses to follow on Instagram.
    Hande Erçel

    One of Turkey’s biggest TV stars, Erçel has garnered a massive social media following on Instagram at just 28 years old. She has reached some incredible milestones in her career with popular television shows under her belt such as Sen Çal Kapimi (You Knock on My Door). Her career in the spotlight began with modelling and when she competed in the Miss Civilization of the World Contest and ended up being a runner-up in Azerbaijan. As a brand ambassador of brands such as Atasay Jewelry, L’Oreal and many more. As one of the most renowned names in the industry, she has hit 28.2 million followers.
    Tuba Büyüküstün

    The 39-year-old actress wears many hats with her array of talents. During her career, she has received a host of accolades for her role in various TV series. As a popular name in the industry, she has worked with Netflix on several upcoming series such as Another Self and Rise of Empires: Ottoman, that is all set to release this year. In 2014, Büyüküstün was also given the title of UNICEF’s Goodwill Ambassador to improve the rights of children in Turkey. The actress has garnered a massive fan base of around 5.6 million followers on Instagram.
    Fahriye Evcen

    The German-born Turkish actress and model, Evcen is known for her roles in the TV series, Yaprak Dökümü and Çalikusu. After beginning her career at a young age, she made her cinematic debut with the film Cennet in 2008. She has gained over 13.1 million followers over the years after achieving success in the industry.
    Hazal Kaya

    Having played multiple roles over the years, Kaya is best known for her role in the television series Adını Feriha Koydum and Filiz in Bizim Hikaye. She has appeared in multiple music videos and albums as the leading star. Over the years, her following has reached up to 7.1 million and is growing daily.
    Demet Özdemir

    As a multi-talented name in the industry, this Turkish actress balances many roles such as a comedian, model and dancer. Her career began with the series Sana Bir Sir Vereceg Vereceğim, moving upwards from there, as the series developed a loyal fan base. Besides acting she took on many roles, such as the brand ambassador for Pantene, making her reach a following of 15.1 million on Instagram.
    Serenay Sarikaya

    The Turkish actress and model made her acting debut with a minor role in the movie Şaşkın, later appearing in the television series Peri Masali, she was later awarded the first runner-up at Miss Turkey, adding to her diverse portfolio. As the face of numerous brands, she has won a host of accolades leading to 9.3 million followers on Instagram.
    Neslihan Atagül

    As one of the most popular actresses due to her role in the series Faith Harbiye, where she met the love of her life. Atagül has a remarkable presence both onscreen and offscreen. She has also been awarded the international Emmy Award and has made remarkable strides in the films Araf and Sensen Bana Kalan. Her total following on Instagram now amounts to 13.3 million.
    Alina Boz

    Her rise to fame came after her role in the Netflix series Aşk 101. She’s both an actress and model who has appeared as a cover star on several occasions. She transitioned from her career in dance theatre to working as a model in commercials and magazines and eventually became an actress. At present, she has around 4.6 million followers.
    – For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and Instagram
    Images: Supplied & Feature image: Instagram @handeercel More