Omar Sharif Omar Sharif Omar Sharif (, ; born Michel Dimitri Chalhoub ; 10 April 193210 July 2015) was an Egyptian actor of Lebanese origin. He began his career in his native country in the 1950s, but is best known for his appearances in both English and American productions. His films included "Lawrence of Arabia" (1962), "Doctor Zhivago" (1965), and "Funny Girl" (1968). He was nominated for an Academy Award for best supporting actor for "Lawrence of Arabia". He won three Golden Globe Awards and a César Award. Sharif, who spoke Arabic, English, French, Spanish and Italian fluently, was often cast as
Aida Chalhoub Aida Chalhoub Aida Chalhoub Ziade (in Arabic عايده شلهوب زيادة) (born 1951) is a Lebanese singer. She is the Dean of Oriental Singing at the "Lebanese National Higher Conservatory of Music" (LNHCM), since 1997. She is also the head of the oriental division at a music school of Lebanon which is the Faculty of Music at the "Université Saint-Esprit Kaslik" (USEK), where she also teaches Oriental singing. The Lebanese singer Elissa reproduced a song by Aida Chalhoub entitled "Law Fiyeh", and it became a success. However, some dispute did arise due to renewing this song, since the management office behind