Biography
Who is Deen?
Early life and family background
Fuad Backović, professionally known as Deen, arrived on April 12, 1982, in Sarajevo. The city was part of SFR Yugoslavia at that time. His father, Zaim, worked in construction and relocated the family to Libya for six years when the boy was two. His mother, Sabina, was an amateur singer but ultimately pursued economics. He also has a younger brother named Faris.
The Bosnian conflict during the 1990s marked a difficult period for his family. He sheltered in a basement in the Koševo district while his father served in the Army of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina. After the fighting ended, his father entered politics as a government minister.
Musical career and 7Up
Deen started recording music at age 12 in a studio owned by the national broadcaster. By 1997, he joined the boy band 7Up as their lead vocalist. The group became popular across Bosnia, Serbia, Croatia, and Montenegro. They produced two successful albums titled Otvori oči and Seven before he departed. He was also selected for an opera choir performance of Carmina Burana at the National Theater of Bosnia and Herzegovina during this early era.
Davorin Popović and Kemal Monteno were among the established musicians who complimented his vocal talent. After leaving the band, he launched a solo career with his first album, Ja sam vjetar zaljubljeni, in 2002.
Eurovision and television appearances
The singer represented Bosnia and Herzegovina at the Eurovision Song Contest 2004 in Istanbul. He performed the track In the Disco and secured ninth place with 91 points. He also appeared on the reality television program Farma in 2008.
After shifting focus to fashion, he returned to music in 2015. He represented his country again at the 2016 Eurovision Song Contest in Stockholm alongside Dalal Midhat-Talakić, Ana Rucner, and Jala Brat. They performed the song Ljubav je, though the group did not qualify for the final round. Following this competition, he retired from musical performances once again.
Fashion design and personal life
Deen later moved to Milan to attend the Istituto Marangoni, where he earned a qualification in Fashion Business. He has previously lived in Italy but currently resides in Los Angeles, United States.
Regarding his private life, he addressed questions from the media about his sexuality in 2010, identifying as heterosexual at that time. He was also linked to socialite Hana Hadžiavdagić. Since at least 2021, he has been in a relationship with Will Phearson III. His stage name derives from the Arabic word for faith.
Birthday and age
Deen was born on April 12, 1982, which makes Deen 44 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aries sign. Deen shares the date with 62 other famous people.
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