The Murex d’Or 2006 ceremony finally held last week, after few months delay, at the Casino du Liban.The Murex D’or, also known as the Golden Murex Award, is one of the most important award ceremonies which takes place in Lebanon and honors Lebanese and Arab personalities who play a major role in the region.
The annual Murex d’Or awards are Lebanon’s and the Middle East’s equivalent to the Oscars.
The annual Murex d’Or awards are Lebanon’s and the Middle East’s equivalent to the Oscars.
(Reuters) photo – Syrian singer Asala Nasri (L), winner of the best Arab singer, Tunisian actress Hind Sabri (C), winner of the best Arab cinema actress and Egyptian actress Samira Ahmed, winner of the lifetime achievement award, pose with their Murex d’or awards during a ceremony held in Casino du Liban, north of Beirut May 5, 2007.
AFP photo shows Lebanese singer Wael Kfouri posing with his Murex d’Or award after he was chosen best Lebanese male singer for the year 2006.
The Golden Murex Trophy was designed by Lebanese sculptor Nabil Helou tailored to this big event.
The design itself represents a Phoenician personage raising his arm towards the sky, with a Murex in his hand, symbolizing Victory and Success.
The Murex d’Or award symbol is thus a symbol of success.
The design itself represents a Phoenician personage raising his arm towards the sky, with a Murex in his hand, symbolizing Victory and Success.
The Murex d’Or award symbol is thus a symbol of success.
The Murex is a Phoenician Symbol which represents a shellfish. It was discovered by our ancestors, the Phoenicians.
The Murex has been considered as the source of the Deep Rose color known as the Ourjouan. Phoenicians used Murex color to dye the silk and other fabrics and ship them across the world. The Murex played in major role in their trade, success and fame.
This yearly event has given tribute to many personalities and gave them numerous awards, for complete details on the winners their category, and awards won make sure you check.
Here are the results:
- Hussein al Jassmi: Best Star of the Gulf
- Yara: Best Lebanese Female Singer
- Wael Kfouri: Best Lebanese Male Singer
- Asala: Best Arab Female Singer
- Saber al-Ribai: Best Arab Male Singer
- Nancy Ajram: Best Lebanese Pop Star
- Ihsas Jdeed and Irtahlak Albi: Best Video Clip
- Nicolas Saadeh Nakhleh: Best Music Composer
- Elias Nasser: Best Lebanese Lyrics Composer
- Akhedni Maak: Best Lebanese Song
- Fakadtouki: Best Arabic Song
- Rita Barsouna: Best Lebanese Comedian Actress in a Leading Role
- Rita Barsouna and Peter Samaan: Best TV Series Duo
- Nada Abou Farhat: Best Lebanese Drama Actress in a Leading Role
- Nadine al-Rassi: Best Lebanese Actress in a Supporting Role
- Ammar Shalak: Best Lebanese Actor in a Leading Role
- Youssef Haddad: Best Lebanese Actor in a Supporting Role
- Ahmed Azz: Best Arab Actor
- Mouna Zaki: Best Arab TV Actress
- Hind Sabri: Best Arab Movie Actress
- Claudia Marachlian: Best Lebanese Scenario Writer
- Elie Habib: Best Lebanese Drama Director
The ceremony will be diffused on TV channels starting Wednesday 16, May 2007.
Dear Jury. As the Murex is nearing, and while I was watching the special edition on Wednesday 18 June 2008 I did not see snd hear any song or singer for the choice of petriotic songs for our country Lebanon, nor for our flag. Have you ignored or forgot this addition of items. I would like you in very short time to include this item too. You have another two days to choose…
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