Biography
Who is Tamer Hosny?
Early life and background
Tamer Hosny was born in Cairo to an Egyptian father named Hosny Sherif Abbas and a Syrian mother. Before focusing on entertainment, he spent five years playing football. He achieved his first acting role at age 12 in the 1990 short film titled Khat El Nehaya.
His musical path began with appearances on mixed tapes alongside other Egyptian artists. He eventually launched his solo career in 2004 with the release of his album Hob. This period established him as a performer of romantic music.
Music and film career
His professional career started in 2002 with a debut album produced by Nasr Mahrous and featuring Sherine Abdel Wahab. Since then, he has released nine studio albums, including titles such as Enaya Bethabak, Ha’eesh Hayaty, and Bahebak Enta. His YouTube content has reached a total of 2.5 billion views.
Tamer Hosny has also worked extensively in cinema and television. He starred in the 2003 film Halet Hob and the 2010 comedy-drama The Light of My Eyes. In 2011, he appeared in the successful television drama Adam, which was directed by Mohammad Samy.
Global collaborations and records
The artist has collaborated with several international names, including Snoop Dogg, Pitbull, and Quincy Jones. He worked with Snoop Dogg on the song Si El Sayed, which featured the rapper in an Egyptian galabeya. He also recorded the song Smile with Shaggy, which was filmed in New York City.
Tamer Hosny has been involved in several well-known record-setting events. In 2016, he organized the Pulse of Life blood donation campaign, which earned a Guinness World Record. He also set a record in 2019 for the most contributions to a bulletin board at Marina Mall in Abu Dhabi.
Personal life and family
In 2012, he married the Moroccan singer Bassma Boussel, and the couple had three children, including two daughters and one son. They announced their divorce on April 27, 2023. His father is named Hosny Sherif.
Regarding his legal history, he was arrested in 2006 for forging military papers to avoid conscription. He served six months of a one-year prison sentence. He has also worked as an endorser for brands like Pepsi and Police sunglasses.
Birthday and age
Tamer Hosny was born on August 16, 1977, which makes Tamer 49 years old today. That birthday falls under the Leo sign. Tamer shares the date with 66 other famous people.
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