Simon Asmar
Simon Asmar (Arabic سيمون أسمر: Born in Ghazir, January 2, 1943 - September 11, 2019) was a Lebanese television director and producer, and the creator of Studio al-Fan (Art Studio), the famous and one of the Arab world's first star-maker talent show in Lebanon, that is behind most famous Lebanese stars like Majida El Roumi, Ragheb Alama, Nawal El Zoghbi, Wael Kfoury and Assi El Hellani. Thus he was nicknamed the "Star-maker" (صانع النجوم). Asmar also produced several popular game shows, including Bab al-Haz (Gate of Luck), Laylet Haz (A Lucky Night) and Ahla bi Hal Tali (You're Welcome). He was also founded the River Arts (نهر الفنون), a theatre-style river-side restaurant and cafe with a large gathering his famous artists with their orchestras, and a destination for Arab and international tourists.
Star-Maker (صانع النجوم) Simon Asmar | |
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| Born | January 2, 1943 Ghazir, Lebanon |
| Died | September 11, 2019 |
| Citizenship | Lebanese |
| Television | Studio El-Fann, Bab al-Haz (Gate of Luck), Laylet Haz (A Lucky Night) and Ahla bi Hal Talli. |
| Spouse | Nada Kreidi |
| Children | Wasim, Karim, and Bashir. |
| Awards | Best Television Creator (1994) Sydney Key Award in Australia (1994) |