Wael Gassar has been named the Miracle Child ever since he was a youngster. When he was only 8 years old, he appeared on television and sang ‘Yale Ta-ebny Senein Fe Hawak’. The young singer was able to captivate the audience’s attention with his tender, soothing voice..... But this was only the beginning… As
the young star grew older, he knew exactly what he wanted and how to achieve it. In 1996, Gassar fever swept the region and he was off to establish himself as an endowed singer. Today, his success brings him wellearned acclamation and reconfirms his status as the one of the most eminent, successful and engaging
artist in the Middle East...

Wael Gassar’s opinions regarding the following

The titles that are given to a Singer: no titles can make a singer, the singer is the only one responsible for the titles... The World Music Awards: they do not concern me.... The talent shows: they give the opportunity for new talents to appear.... Artistic
jealousy: I am neither involved nor influenced by it

Talk to us about your memories

Your First concert - where was it, how were you received by the audience and what were your feeling? It was in the Bekaa Valley in Lebanon. At the time I was seven years old, there was a huge audience and they loved and encouraged me a lot.... The release of your First Album: in 1996, I released my first album titled “Mashi”, it was a great feeling.... First award: it was in Egypt..... Marriage: stability.... Best Arabic album “Mesheet Khalas”.....Wael’s childhood: a normal childhood, with plenty of playing

Let’s talk a bit about your private life

What are your hobbies? Tennis and ping pong
What is your best quality? I am honest with myself
What is the quality you don’t like about yourself? I am very kind hearted, so I forgive too easily
Your favorite place: home
A saying you believe in: “work hard and you will be rewarded”
What is the worst thing about marriage: jealousy
The best thing about being famous: being loved by the people
The worst thing about being famous: you are deprived of enjoying a private life
Who is the first one to greet you on your birthday? My family
Who is the first one to congratulate you when you release an album? My friends and people who care about me
Whose opinion do you take about your choice of songs? My wife
Who keeps your secrets? My wife
Who do you give your opinion and advice to? Everyone who requests or needs it

Wael Gassar’s opinion in the Music field Your favorite singer from the previous generation: Abd el Halim Hafez Your favorite existing singer: Fadl Shaker Your songs have a lot of (Tareb), who do you think competes with you in the same area: Saber El Robaei Who would you like to make a duet with from foreign singers: No one Your favorite actor: Ahmed Helmy Your Favorite actress: Laila Elwy, and from the younger generation Yasmine Abd El Aziz What is the current issue that is preoccupying your thoughts these days? The present events that are happening in the Arab World.

Why do you think your religious album “Hadert el Mahboob” such a very successful one?
Walid Saad and Dr. Nabil Khalef and I have a positive chemistry while working together; I believe we are on the same wave length.

What are the problems that you face in your career?
There are a lot of problems especially with the satellite channels and the copy rights.

Would you consider acting? No

When are you going to release your new album?
It has been ready for some time now, but I am not intending to release it yet. I would rather wait until the situation in the Arab world calms down.

One word to describe the following people:
Your mom: the whole world
Love: endurance
Infidelity: the end
Your wife: the beginning
Your children: continuity
The Arab Revolutions: change and reform

Whom would you send a message to?
To all the Arab leaders; please hear your people and respect their opinions.