Dolly Shahine

Dolly Shahine is a Lebanese singer and actress, born on February 7, 1979 in Lebanon.

Biography and life story of celebrity in English.

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Name in English: Dolly Shaheen
Name in Arabic: دوللي شاهين
Full real name: Dolly Joseph Abu Shaheen
Nationality: Lebanon
Language: Arabic, Lebanese dialect
Religion: Christianity
Date of birth: February 07, 1974
Place of birth: Lebanon
Age: 50 years old (in 2022)
Astrological Sign: Aquarius
Profession: Singer, actress
Years of activity: 2006 – until now
Social status: married
Husband: Bacchus Alwan
Sons: Nour Bakhos Alwan

Biography, Life story

Dolly Shahine is a Lebanese singer and actress known for her sweet voice and distinguished performance in the entertainment industry, where she seamlessly combined both acting and singing.

Early Life and Education

Dolly Shahine was born on July 2, 1985, in the village of Mehriyeh, in the Aley district of Lebanon. She hails from a Lebanese family with Brazilian roots on her mother’s side. Dolly studied journalism and graphic design before pursuing music studies in London, where she learned to play the piano and oud. This mix of art and design helped her develop a versatile skill set that enabled her to stand out in the entertainment world.

Professional Career

2005 – Singing Career Start

Dolly Shahine began her singing career after releasing her first music video “Momo Aini” in 2005, which was aired on Melody TV and caught the attention of the audience. This song marked her entry into the music world and proved her talent. Her music videos and songs continued to follow, and in 2009, she released her first album titled “Wala Kol El Banat” (Not All Girls), which achieved great success and solidified her position in the music scene.

2005 – Acting Career Start

Dolly quickly ventured into acting, debuting in Egyptian cinema in 2005 when director Khaled Youssef discovered her. She was introduced to the public through the film “Weja”, which became a turning point in her acting career. This success garnered her wide popularity and led to more opportunities in cinema. In 2011, Dolly entered Lebanese television with the series “Liqaa” (Meeting), marking her first TV acting experience. She also participated in several Egyptian drama projects and appeared on the TV program “Min Be’oul El Haqq” (Who Says the Truth) during Ramadan in 2013 on ART TV.

2016 – Retirement and Return

In early 2016, Dolly made a surprising announcement on her social media accounts that she would be retiring from the entertainment industry to focus on raising her daughter and personal life. She also mentioned that she would dedicate herself to serving the church and singing in church choirs. However, by the end of 2016, she revealed her desire to return to music, announcing plans for a new album titled “Cinderella” to be released in 2017.

Personal Life and Relationships

Relationships

Dolly Shahine married twice. Her first marriage was to Sami Slim in 2001, but they divorced in 2009 through a court ruling. Later in the same year, she married Lebanese director Bakhus Alwan, whom she met while filming her music video for “Jadeed Alaya”. They had a daughter named Nour, but the couple separated in 2014.

Religious

There were rumors that Dolly Shahine converted to Islam in 2007 to facilitate her divorce from her first husband, Sami Slim, who was Christian. However, Dolly denied these rumors, stating that she remained a Christian. In 2017, further rumors emerged about her desire to convert to Islam to marry an Egyptian businessman, but she again denied these claims. She shared a photo on social media wearing a cross, reaffirming her commitment to her Christian faith.

Symbol of Seduction in Cinema and Social Media

Dolly Shahine became known for her attractive presence and bold roles in both cinema and television. She gained recognition as a sex symbol, appearing in provocative outfits and scenes, including wearing a bikini in some of her TV appearances. While this generated controversy, it also helped solidify her image as an icon of femininity and allure.

On social media, Dolly continues to engage directly with her audience by sharing daring photos and bold photoshoots in eye-catching outfits, which enhances her image as a symbol of beauty and allure. These posts consistently attract attention and keep her in the spotlight.

List of works – Filmography

Dolly Shahine participated in a number of films, TV series, and plays. Below is the list of works arranged by year.

Films

Weja (2005). Khams Nojoum (2007). Al Shayatin (2007). El Mosh Mohandess Hassan (2008). Nams Bond (2008). Bedoon Raqaba (2009). Tita Raheeba (2012). Tatah (2013). Zarf Sahy (2014).

Series

Adham El Sharkawy (2009). Sherif Wa Nas 2 (2010). Liqa’ (Meeting) (2011). Al-Merafa’a (2014). Ras El Ghoul (2016). Al-Mamalik (2022).

Plays

Qatat Al-Shaware3 (2010).

List of works – Discography