Talk:Haifa Wehbe

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Arabic spelling

~~How do you spell her name in Arabic? Meursault2004 09:34, 23 August 2005 (UTC)~~[reply]

Never mind, I already know, it's هيفاء وهبي Meursault2004 09:38, 23 August 2005 (UTC)[reply]

The correct spelling is

هيفاء وهبي

Wehbe

She's officially known as Haifa Wehbe, don't you think it should be changed back from "Wahbi" though it's the proper pronounciation in Arabic?

Omernos 10:03, 9 May 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Yeah, it's done ;-) Bertilvidet 12:29, 9 May 2006 (UTC)[reply]

It's been lately changed from "Wehbe" to "Wahbi" -- What I am asking is, isn't it supposed to be reverted back to Wehbe rather than Wahbi ?! Omernos 23:15, 9 May 2006 (UTC)[reply]

I agree completely, it should be Wehbe. This is also what she uses on her own webpage. Bertilvidet 13:01, 7 June 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Mum Christian

Since when is Wehbe's mum a Christian. She said she was a Muslim in numerous ocations.

So? She'd be a Muslim if her mum was Christian. Martyy1 10:35, 12 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Year of birth

There seems to be some confusion about her year of birth, and it has been changed several times. Can anyone come up with a reliable source about this? Bertilvidet 13:02, 7 June 2006 (UTC)[reply]

1970 is correct, she stated once on TV but I forgot which and when... Omernos 14:43, 7 June 2006 (UTC)[reply]

It might be a violation of WP:OR, but I contacted Haifa's agent through the official Haifa Wehbe website. She answered me that Haifas birthday is on 10th of March 1976. I dont see any reason not to trust this information. Bertilvidet 08:09, 12 June 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Well, there is the fact that this article contradicts itself. Yes, the introduction states that she was born in 1976; but the 'Biography' section states:

A: She was sixteen when she won Ms. South Lebanon

B: Nine years later, in 1995, she was runner up in Ms. Lebanon.

Now, 16 plus 9 = 25. If she was twenty-five in 1995, then she was born in 1970 (95 minus 25 = 70).

Can anyone verify which number is correct - 1970 or 1975? --Artsfiend 11:05, 24 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Haifa was born 1970, she was 25 participated in Miss Lebanon 1995 . She celebrated her 36th birthday this past May (2006). She has never been very public about her age in order to maintain her youthful flirty image.

Measurement Weight

Hi, Any know this data, measurements, and weight, the albums are only, 3? Houwa El Zaman (2003), Baddi Eesh (2004), Al Wadi (Soundtrack) (2005)?. My web is www.femmesfatales.com.ar/

Kind regards, Guillermo

Scandal?

Why is there always an oblique reference to a scandal in which Wehbe was involved, without further explanation? From what I understand -- which is unconfirmed gossip at this time -- she was involved in a rather spectacular sex scandal some years ago, before she started her music career. If this is so, and someone has good, verifiable information on this (like a newspaper article, at the very least), then it would be nice to see this explained properly rather than dropped like a hint into the entry. On the other hand, if no one can provide documentation that this story exists, if not actually prove its validity, then perhaps there should be no mention at all, since that might constitute libel. Anyone know all the straight dope on it? --Dgilman 07:35, 16 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

I will try to get some sources but I doubt I'll be able to find any authentic ones due to the age and nature of the alleged scandal LebanonChild 11:00, 28 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Support of Nasrallah

Her support for Nasrallah and his party appears to be legitimate. Here are two sources. Work them in. It also states her brother was a fighter for that organization.

http://archive.gulfnews.com/articles/06/10/31/10078726.html http://www.nysun.com/article/42928

Nokhodi 22:42, 1 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

No discography.

She's a singer but there is not a single mention of discography.. mirageinred 22:13, 26 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Unprofessional

"Known for her dazzling beauty, sensuality and catchy, fun and harmonious music as well as her artistic showmanship, and sexy outfits."

I don't think this is suitable language for a dictionary, rather this is more like a line taken out of a magazine article.