Bashar al-Shatti

Bashar's fame started along with the reality television show Star Academy on LBC. There were rumors of a love affair between him and Moroccan contestant Sophia Marikh. Gulf News reported that teenagers welcomed him as a superstar. Bashar was the runner-up, but lost to Mohammed Attiyeh of Egypt. ==Later career==

After Star Academy, he signed a multi-record deal with Rotana Records. Al-Shatti recorded two records with Rotana. In 2008, he terminated his contract with Rotana to cooperate with Arab Radio and Television Network (ART) and release a third album. Al-Shatti composes for television serials and cartoons, and has written religious music. Additionally, he was the artist panellist on Qualitynet's home video contest, "Fakkar Ana Khouf?" which was decided on 15 December 2012. ==Impact==

In Arab Television Today, British media author Naomi Sakr described Al Shatti as "charismatic". Marwan M. Kraidy has called him "a pan-Arab heartthrob". ==Personal life==

Bashar has three brothers and one sister. He married in early 2011. He has a son, Abdul Rahman. He has also voiced his views on the Syrian revolution, saying, "Aside from being an artist, I am first a human. It isn't human to accept murder, massacres and crimes against children." ==Discography==

• Bashar Al-Shatti (Rotana, 2005) • Thany Marra (Rotana, 2006) • Akwa Men El Awal (ART, 2009) == References ==