Pascale Etienne Sakr ( ar, باسكال إتيان صقر; born September 23, 1964) is a Lebanese singer.
She was born in
Zahlé, Lebanon to
Maronite
The Maronites ( ar, الموارنة; syr, ܡܖ̈ܘܢܝܐ) are a Christian ethnoreligious group native to the Eastern Mediterranean and Levant region of the Middle East, whose members traditionally belong to the Maronite Church, with the larges ...
parents from
Ain Ebel, south of Lebanon. She performs a leading character in many musicals. She graduated from law school in 1987.
Biography
She is also the daughter of Lebanese nationalist
Etienne Sakr
Étienne Saqr ( ar, إتيان صقر; born on 26 December 1937; last name also spelt Sakr), also known by his kunya "''Abu Arz''” (), is a Lebanese nationalist leader and founder of the Guardians of the Cedars militia and political party (, ...
, a former member of the
Lebanese Forces
The Lebanese Forces ( ar, القوات اللبنانية '')'' is a Lebanese Christian-based political party and former militia during the Lebanese Civil War. It currently holds 19 of the 128 seats in Lebanon's parliament and is therefore th ...
and Leader of the
Far-Right
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Guardians of the Cedars and to Alexandra Sakr. She is the oldest of 3 children and her younger sister is also a Lebanese pop star
Karol Sakr
Karol Etienne Sakr ( ar, كارول إتيان صقر, alternative spelling Carole Sakr or Carole Saqr; born August 11, 1969) is a Lebanese singer who is most known for her English songs back in the 1980s. She is the daughter of the Lebanese Mar ...
. She started singing at a very young age. Her repertoire includes many languages including
Lebanese Arabic,
French
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* Something of, from, or related to France
** French language, which originated in France, and its various dialects and accents
** French people, a nation and ethnic group identified with Franc ...
, and
English.
Pascale Sakr has also been active in theatre she has starred in lead role of the play ''Wadi Chamseen'' and ''Sawret Chaab''.
Personal life
Pascale Sakr is married to Karl Zacca and has two children, Alexander and Annabel.
Discography
;Songs
*"Sarek Makatibi" Music by
Elias Rahbani
Elias Hanna Al Rahbani ( ar, إلياس حنا الرحباني; 26 June 1938 – 4 January 2021) was a Lebanese musician, composer, songwriter, orchestra conductor, and reality television personality, sitting as judge on a number of talent sho ...
*"Risho el Fil" Music by Elias Rahbani
*"Maoul Music" by Elias Rahbani
*"Biddallak Sayfi" Music by
Mansour Rahbani
*"Ardak el Karami" Music by
Antoine Gebara
*"Waad Ya Lebnan" Music by Elias Rahbani
*"Gharrabou" Music by
Melhem Barakat
*"Nasheed al Ward" Music by Wajdy Shaya. Lyrics by
Anwar Salman
*"Oh Babe" By Elias Rahbani
*"Sad Is My Story" By Elias Rahbani
*"Ya Hami el Hima" By
Wajdy Shaya. Lyrics by
Hassan Saad
*"Yemken By Wajdy Shaya" Lyrics by
Anwar Salman
*"Am Yenzel el Talj" by Elias Rahbani
*"Jayi Papa" Noel by Elias Rahbani
Awards
References
External links
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1964 births
Living people
20th-century Lebanese women singers
Lebanese Maronites
People from Zahle
Performers of Christian music in Arabic