Rania Hussein Mohamed Tawfik[1] (Egyptian Arabic: رانيا حسين محمد توفيق [ˈɾɑnjɑ ħeˈseːn mæˈħæm.mæd tæwˈfiːʔ]; born October 8, 1981), known as Ruby (Egyptian Arabic: روبى [ˈɾuːbi], sometimes transliterated as Roubi), is an Egyptian singer, actress and occasional model who rose to fame with her debut single "Enta Aref Leih" ("Do You Know Why?") in 2003.[2]
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Rania Hussein Mohamed Tawfiq رانيا حسين محمد توفيق |
| Born | October 8, 1985 Cairo, Egypt |
| Genres | Arabic pop, Egyptian music |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, actress |
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Biography
editMusical career
editThe first music video of her debut single "Enta Aref Leih" (2003), was directed by Sherif Sabri and was a huge hit on most satellite music stations in the Middle East during the summer of 2003. Ruby was criticized by the media for appearing in the provocative costume of a belly dancer in the song's music video. Despite this criticism, the successful single brought Ruby into the limelight.[3]
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Ruby's second video was released in early 2004. The video was titled "Leih Beydary Kedah" (Why Is He Hiding His Feelings Like This?)[4] and directed by Sherif Sabri; the video again also featured provocative scenes. Her third music video "El Gharaam (Koll Amma A'ollo Ah)" was accompanied by clips from Ruby's movie, "Saba' Wara'aat Kotcheena" (7 Playing Cards). The film was banned by the governments of some Arabic countries due to its usage of erotic themes. [5]
Ruby was questioned in numerous interviews about her provocative style and suggestive moves, to which she responded that she does not consider herself to be a sex symbol. She was also rumoured to be married to her manager, Sherif Sabri, but they have both denied the rumour.[6]
In 2008, she released a single Yal Ramoush (Wonderful Eyelashes). She is also the one who sang the theme song of Al Wa3d Movie Awwel Marra.[7]
Acting career
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Ruby's debut in Egyptian cinema was in 2000 and has 25 films in the Egyptian film Film Saqafi (Cultural Film). In 2019, she participated in two Egyptian films including Hamlet Pheroun and The Treasure 2. Ruby's last artistic work is The Treasure 2 (Al Kanz 2). Her father’s family from assuit government Ruby had a prominent role in the viral 2020 advertisement for Edita's Molto croissants.[8][9]
Discography
edit- Eba'a Abelni (2004)
- Meshit Wara Ehsasi (مشيت ورا إحساسى 2007)
- Eb'a Abelni (2009)
Singles
edit- Enta Aref Leh (2003)
- Yal Remoush (2008)
- Hetta Tanya (2021)
- Ana Laww Za'lana (2021)
- Albi Plastic (2021)
- Hetta Tanya (Harout Zadikian Remix) (2021)
- Nemt Nenna (2022)
Filmography
edit| Year | Film | Translation | Notes |
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| 2000 | Film Thaqafi | Cultural Film | |
| 2001 | Sekut Hansawwar | Silence, We're Rolling | |
| 2004 | Saba' Wara'at Kotshina | 7 Cards | |
| 2008 | Lelet el BabyDoll | The BabyDoll Night | |
| 2008 | El Wa'd | The Promise | |
| 2010 | El Sho' | Longing | Won—Golden Pyramid Award from the 34th Cairo International Film Festival[10] |
| 2013 | El Harami w el Abit | The Thief and the Idiot | |
| 2016 | El Haflah | The Party | |
| 2017 | El Kenz | The Treasure | |
| 2018 | Eyar Nari | Gunshot | |
| 2019 | Hamlet Far'on | Pharaoh's Campaign | |
| 2019 | El Kenz 2 | The Treasure 2 | |
| 2023 | Shalaby | Shalaby |
References
edit- ^ "In the Arab World, Pop Stardom Can Be A Touchy Subject" By Y. Euny Hong, The Washington Post. June 5, 2005 Archived November 6, 2012, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Adil M. Asgarov, 'Ruby (1981–)', Biographical Encyclopedia of the Modern Middle East and North Africa. Accessed 6 June 2012.
- ^ Brooke Comer. "Shaking Up the Airwaves". Carnival. Archived from the original on May 2, 2006.
- ^ Arabic Song Lyrics and Translation: Ruby Archived August 21, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "How Did Ruby Steal the Hearts of Millions of Egyptians? | Egyptian Streets". 2021-08-26. Retrieved 2022-08-02.
- ^ "Sherif Sabri denies intentions to marry Ruby". Al Bawaba. 2005-04-01. Retrieved 2008-10-26.
- ^ El Waad free – FreeArabicMovies Archived April 18, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "شاهد- الكدواني وروبي ومالك في أغنية "باظظ" لإعلان مولتو | في الفن". www.filfan.com. 18 February 2020. Retrieved 2020-03-11.
- ^ "رأي منى زكي في إعلان مولتو الجديد - فن". أخبارك.نت (in Arabic). Retrieved 2020-03-11.
- ^ "Golden Pyramid goes to Al-Shawq". Egyptian Gazette. Archived from the original on 2011-02-14.