{{short description|Lebanese singer and actress}} {{Use dmy dates|date=January 2020}} {{BLP sources|date=December 2010}} {{Infobox musical artist | name = Nicole Saba | native_name = نيكول سابا | image = Nicole Saba, Delta University Concert, 16 October 2016 (14) (cropped).jpg | caption = Saba during her concert at Delta University, October 2016 | background = solo_singer | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=y|1974|6|26}}<ref>{{cite web |title=Nicole Saba - Actor Filmography، photos، Video |url=https://elcinema.com/en/person/1056153/ |website=elCinema.com |access-date=8 November 2022 |language=en}}</ref> | origin = Beirut, Lebanon | genre = Arabic pop music, Arabic music, pop | occupation = Singer, actress | spouse = {{marriage|Youssef Al Khal|2011}} | website = }}
'''Nicole Saba''' ({{langx|ar|نيكول سابا}}; born 26 June 1974) is a Lebanese actress and singer. She is active in Egyptian cinema, appearing in several Egyptian films.
==Career== From 1998 to 2001, Saba was a member of the Lebanese pop group The 4 Cats, replacing Rola Bahnam. Saba released two albums with the 4 Cats (''Tic – Tick'' and ''Layl Nhar'') and shot four video clips with them ("Yanassini", "Kan Ezaman", "Layl Nhar" and "Maba2a Eida"), as well as a commercial for LUX Shower Gel.
Saba then embarked on a solo singing and acting career. Her debut album was released in 2004, and her first film came out in 2003. She has subsequently taken further roles in Egyptian films.<ref name="4cats1">(18 July 2006). [http://www1.albawaba.com/en/entertainment/nicole-saba-doubles-her-salary Nicole Saba doubles her salary], ''Al Bawaba''. Retrieved 13 December 2010</ref>
She won the award for the best singer in 2004 from ''Sayidaty'' magazine.{{citation needed|date=June 2008}}
In 2014, Saba won the North Vision Song Contest, representing Lebanon with her song "Hafdal Ahlam".<ref>{{cite web |title=Making Lebanon proud: Nicole Saba scores first place in the international "North Vision Song Contest" |url=https://www.albawaba.com/entertainment/manicole-saba-544323 |website=Albawaba}}</ref>
==Personal life== Saba married Lebanese actor Youssef El Khal on 24 December 2011 in Em Sherif Restaurant in Achrafieh, Beirut,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.arabiaweddings.com/celebrity-and-royal-weddings/nicole-saba-and-yousuf-al-khal|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140423184930/http://www.arabiaweddings.com/celebrity-and-royal-weddings/nicole-saba-and-yousuf-al-khal|url-status=dead|archive-date=2014-04-23|title=Nicole Saba got married to Youssef al Khal}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.arabiaweddings.com/|title=Arabia Weddings|website=Arabia Weddings}}</ref> after being in a relationship for 10 years.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://hotarabicmusic.com/2012/12/picture-nicole-saba-and-her-husband/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180728221338/http://hotarabicmusic.com/2012/12/picture-nicole-saba-and-her-husband/|url-status=usurped|archive-date=28 July 2018|title=Picture: Nicole Saba And Her Husband Youssef El Khal – Hot Arabic Music|first=Shey y|last=says}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.albawaba.com/entertainment/nicole-saba-and-yousif-al-khal-married-404359|title=Nicole Saba and Yousif Al Khal married|website=Al Bawaba}}</ref> Their daughter Nicole El Khal was born in 2013.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.albawaba.com/entertainment/nicole-saba-youssef-el-khal-music-baby-girl-dad-mum-513011|title=There's a new Nicole in town! Nicole Saba gives birth to baby girl|website=Al Bawaba}}</ref>
==Filmography== *2003: ''El Tagroba Al Denemarkeya'' (''The Danish Experience'') was Nicole's first acting experience.<ref name="acting1">(9 May 2005). [http://www1.albawaba.com/en/entertainment/nicole-saba-releases-album-film-and-tv-drama Nicole Saba releases an album, a film, and a TV drama] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120418231552/http://www.albawaba.com/en/entertainment/nicole-saba-releases-album-film-and-tv-drama |date=18 April 2012 }}, ''Al Bawaba''. Retrieved 13 December 2010</ref><ref name="act2">(2 May 2005). [http://www1.albawaba.com/en/entertainment/nicole-saba-hopes-be-understood-italy Nicole Saba hopes to be understood in Italy] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120418231524/http://www.albawaba.com/en/entertainment/nicole-saba-hopes-be-understood-italy |date=18 April 2012 }}, ''Al Bawaba''. Retrieved 13 December 2010</ref> Saba was chosen for the role by the Egyptian actor Adel Emam. *2006: ''Tomn Dastet Ashrar'' - "Lily" *2006: ''Kesit el Hai El Sha'abi'' (Arabic: قصة الحي الشعبي) (The Story of the Common Neighborhood)<ref name="story1">(13 November 2006). [http://www1.albawaba.com/en/entertainment/nicole-saba-dreams-going-international Nicole Saba dreams of going international] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120418231509/http://www.albawaba.com/en/entertainment/nicole-saba-dreams-going-international |date=18 April 2012 }}, ''Al Bawaba''. Retrieved 9 December 2010</ref> Saba's first major lead role. *2008: ''The BabyDoll Night'' (''Leilet El-Baby Doll'') (Arabic: ليلة البيبي دول) *2008: ''Special Missions'' (''Amaleyat Khasaa'') (Arabic: عمليات خاصة) *2009: ''Al-Saffah''<ref name="saffahreview">(8 October 2009). [http://www.almasryalyoum.com/en/news/al-saffah-bimbo-story Al-Saffah – Bimbo story], ''Al-Masry Al-Youm'' (in English). Retrieved 15 December 2010</ref> (''The Criminal'' or ''The Serial Killer'') (Arabic: السفاح) *2012: ''Baba (film)'' (''Baba'') (Arabic: بابا) *2013: ''Samir Abou Alneil, (Samir the father of the Nile) (film)'' (''Sameer Abool Neeel'') (Arabic: سمير ابو النيل)
==Discography== *''Album: Ya Shaghilny'' (2004, Alam El Phan)<ref name="album1">(3 June 2006). [http://www.alghad.com/?news=98394 نيكول سابا: أنا لست فقط فتاة شقراء تقدم الإغراء], ''Alghad'' (in Arabic). Retrieved 13 December 2010 (profile of Saba where she says she wanted to be more than just the "blonde girl" in 4 Cats, and moved into a solo career and acting, and released her debut album)</ref>
===Ya Shaghilny (2004)=== *"Baly Beek Mashghoul" ("My Mind Is Thinking Of You") *" Ya Shaghilny Beek" ("Keeping Me Busy With You") *"Ana Ma Bahibak" ("I Don't Love You") *"Fadel Sawany" ("Moments Left") *"Wehliftlak Bilghaly" ("Swore with the Beloved") *"Ash'aak" ("Adore You") *"Law Fil Omr Lila" ("If There's was a Night in Life time") *"Kol Lahzit Hob" ("Every Moment of Love") *"Khalik Makanak" ("Stay Where You Are") *"Albak Mosh Ala Had" ("Your heart Doesn't care about anyone")
===Singles (2005–2018)=== *"Bahebak Awi" ("Love you so much") *"3amel 3amla" ("Up to something") *"Tab3i Keda" ("This is my Character") *"Brahti" ("As I Like") *"Fares Ahlami" ("My Prince Charming") *"Kont Fe Hali" ("I was By myself") *"Hafdal Ahlam ("Keep on Dreaming") *"Mafeesh Mosta7eel" ft. Abdelbaset Hamouda ("Nothing is Impossible") *"Maba Tede2eli" ("Don't Call me Again") *"Karart" ("I Decided") *"Mesh Waat Kalam" ("No time for Talking") *"Soura Selfie" ("Selfie Picture")
==References== {{Reflist}}
==External links== * {{iMDb name}} *[https://myspace.com/nicolesaba The Myspace page]
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