Haifa Wehbe Banned from Singing and Acting in Egypt

Lebanese singer-actress Haifa Wehbe has been banned from performing concerts and taking on acting gigs following a decision by Egypt's Musicians Syndicate.

Egypt's Musicians Syndicate had suspended Wehbe's work permits and referred her for investigation. 

This decision follows a request from Dr. Ashraf Zaki, head of Actors' Syndicate, for cooperation between the two syndicates on a contract dispute involving the singer- actress.

Wehbe had signed a contract with a film production company and received an advance payment but did not comply with a ruling by the Actors' Syndicate's investigation committee, which led to the suspension of her permits pending further review.

Moreover, Wehbe had also failed to perform at a planned concert in North Coast, despite receiving payment.

The superstar is set to meet with the Musicians Syndicate's legal affairs next Sunday.

Wehbe, born on March 10, 1976, is a Lebanese singer, actress, and TV anchor. She is considered one of the best female singers in Lebanon and the Arab world.

The Lebanese artist won the title of “Miss South Lebanon” at the age of sixteen, which opened the doors for her to work as a model on the catwalk as well as in music videos and TV commercials.

She was considered one of the most famous models in the Arab World. Thereafter, she worked as a TV anchor at the A.R.T. television network, however, she left that path behind to begin her music career.

In 2002, Wehbe released her first album, “Houwa El Zaman” (It Is The Time).

She made her acting debut in the 2008 Pepsi-produced film “Sea of Stars”, which was soon followed by many appearances in the Egyptian cinema and television industry.

Wehbe has released over seven albums and more than a dozen songs.