Nassif Zeytoun
Nassif Zeytoun is a Syrian singer and the 2010 winner of the Arabic reality television show Star Academy. He is best known for his song "Mesh Aam Tezbat Maae", released in 2014. His music videos on YouTube have amassed millions of views. His album Toul Al Yom, released in July 2016, reached the top of the charts in the Arab world, with the song “Bi Rabbek” becoming an instant hit.
Early life
Zeytoun was born and raised in Jdeidat Artouz, Rif Dimashq, to a Rum Orthodox Christian family originally from Khabab, Daraa Governorate. He studied interpretation before enrolling at the Higher Institute of Music in Damascus, where he graduated from the oriental singing department. Following his graduation, he worked at the Damascus Opera House and performed as a chorister with Marcel Khalife.Career
In 2010, Zeytoun was the first Syrian to ever enter the final and win Star Academy Arabia, receiving 65.21% of the final votes cast by viewers.Zeytoun has also participated in Tomorrow/Bokra, a charity event produced by Quincy Jones and advertised by Shakira along with 23 other major Arab artists.