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'''Nagui Fam''' (born 14 November 1961) is an [[Egypt]]ian-born [[French people|French]] TV and radio personality of [[Egyptians|Egyptian]] and Italian descent. In his professional life, he goes by his first name '''Nagui'''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.parismatch.com/Actu-Match/Medias/Actu/Nagui-On-est-paye-pour-rire-124018/ |title=Nagui : "je me sens très proche du service public" |date=July 1, 2009 |accessdate=July 8, 2011 |publisher=[[Paris Match]]}}</ref>
'''Nagui Fam''' ({{IPA-fr|naɡi fam}}; born 14 November 1961) is an [[Egypt|Egyptian]]-born [[French people|French]] TV and radio personality of [[Egyptians|Egyptian]] and Italian descent. In his professional life, he goes by his first name '''Nagui'''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.parismatch.com/Actu-Match/Medias/Actu/Nagui-On-est-paye-pour-rire-124018/ |title=Nagui : "je me sens très proche du service public" |date=July 1, 2009 |accessdate=July 8, 2011 |publisher=[[Paris Match]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110916083934/http://www.parismatch.com/Actu-Match/Medias/Actu/Nagui-On-est-paye-pour-rire-124018/ |archive-date=September 16, 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


== Biography ==
== Biography ==
His television career began in 1987 on [[Métropole Télévision|M6]], and switched to [[TF1]] in 1989. He became well known at the beginning of the 1990s with his game show ''[[Que le meilleur gagne]]'' (''May the Best One Win'') on La Cinq, which he carried over to [[France 2]], which he joined in May 1992. His fame has been marked by frenetic humour in the part-[[parody]] ''[[N'oubliez pas votre brosse à dents]]'' (''[[Don't Forget Your Toothbrush]]'') or by a much more laid-back tone in the more serious ''Que le meilleur gagne''.
His television career began in 1987 on [[Métropole Télévision|M6]], and switched to [[TF1]] in 1989. He became well known at the beginning of the 1990s with his game show ''[[Que le meilleur gagne]]'' (''May the Best One Win'') on La Cinq, which he carried over to [[France 2]], which he joined in May 1992. His fame has been marked by frenetic humour in the part-[[parody]] ''[[N'oubliez pas votre brosse à dents]]'' (''[[Don't Forget Your Toothbrush]]'') or by a much more laid-back tone in the more serious ''Que le meilleur gagne''.


In 1993 he founded his own production house, Air Productions, located at the [[Plaine Saint-Denis]], and created a benchmark music show ''[[Taratata]]'' where artists perform "live".
In 1993 he founded his own production house, Air Productions, located at the [[Plaine Saint-Denis]], and created a benchmark music show ''[[Taratata]]'' where artists perform "live".


In 1999 he attempted to take on the difficult job of succeeding [[Philippe Gildas]] and [[Antoine de Caunes]] on the [[Canal Plus|Canal+]] show, ''[[Nulle part ailleurs]]'' (''Nowhere Else''), a role that had already defeated [[Guillaume Durand]].
In 1999 he attempted to take on the difficult job of succeeding [[Philippe Gildas]] and [[Antoine de Caunes]] on the [[Canal Plus|Canal+]] show, ''[[Nulle part ailleurs]]'' (''Nowhere Else''), a role that had already defeated [[Guillaume Durand]].


In 2001 he returned to France 2 to present a game show, ''Le Numéro Gagnant'' (''[[Winning Lines]]''), ''Le Coffre'' (''[[The Vault (game show)|The Vault]]'') in 2003, then the revival of ''Intervilles'' (''Intercity'') during summer 2004.
In 2001 he returned to France 2 to present a game show, ''Le Numéro Gagnant'' (''[[Winning Lines]]''), ''Le Coffre'' (''[[The Vault (game show)|The Vault]]'') in 2003, then the revival of ''[[Intervilles]]'' (''Intercity'') during summer 2004.


As of 2006 he is the host of a daily game show called ''[[Tout le monde veut prendre sa place]]'', French for "Everybody wants to take his/her place" (the place being that of the current champion on the show), on [[France 2]]. The game concept has been bought by [[Michael Davies (television producer)|Michael Davies]], the [[Power of 10 (U.S. game show)|Power of 10]] producer.
As of 2006 he is the host of a daily game show called ''[[Tout le monde veut prendre sa place]]'', French for "Everybody wants to take his/her place" (the place being that of the current champion on the show), on [[France 2]]. The game concept has been bought by [[Michael Davies (television producer)|Michael Davies]], the [[Power of 10 (U.S. game show)|Power of 10]] producer.


In addition, since December 2007, he hosts, in prime time, a daily musical game show: ''N'oubliez pas les paroles'', which is the French version of [[Don't Forget the Lyrics!]]
In addition, since December 2007, he hosts a daily musical game show in prime time: ''[[N'oubliez pas les paroles!]]'', which is the French version of [[Don't Forget the Lyrics!]]
On radio, after co-hosting from 07:00 to 10:00 the morning show on Europe 2 (which later became Virgin Radio) with Manu from September 2006 to June 2008, he is currently hosting on [[Europe 1]] a show called ''Décrochez le Soleil'' from 09:30 to 11:00. ( Give yourself ...the Sun ).<ref>[http://www.europe1.fr/Divertissement/Nagui/ Nagui page] on [[Europe 1]]</ref>
On radio, after co-hosting from 07:00 to 10:00 the morning show on Europe 2 (which later became Virgin Radio) with Manu from September 2006 to June 2008, he is currently hosting on [[Europe 1]] a show called ''Décrochez le Soleil'' from 09:30 to 11:00. ( Give yourself ...the Sun ).<ref>[http://www.europe1.fr/Divertissement/Nagui/ Nagui page] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140615162934/http://www.europe1.fr/Divertissement/Nagui/ |date=2014-06-15 }} on [[Europe 1]]</ref>
Currently, he is hosting "La Bande Originale" (The original Sound-track) on France Inter <ref>http://www.franceinter.fr/emissions/la-bande-originale</ref>
Currently, he is hosting "La Bande Originale" (The original Sound-track) on France Inter. <ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.franceinter.fr/emissions/la-bande-originale|title=La Bande originale par Nagui - France Inter|date=18 August 2014 }}</ref>


In April 2010, a national survey carried out by strategies.fr has placed him as the nation no.1 TV host, which is confirmed by his ratings. He is fluent in English as well as French.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YEIwpml_IF8</ref>
In April 2010, a national survey carried out by strategies.fr has placed him as the nation no.1 TV host, which is confirmed by his ratings. He is fluent in English as well as French.<ref>Archived at [https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211211/YEIwpml_IF8 Ghostarchive]{{cbignore}} and the [https://web.archive.org/web/20160308222625/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YEIwpml_IF8 Wayback Machine]{{cbignore}}: {{cite AV media| url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YEIwpml_IF8| title = Interview Sia (Taratata N° 309) | website=[[YouTube]]}}{{cbignore}}</ref>


==Filmography==
==Filmography==
* ''[[My Wife Is an Actress]]'' (2001)
* ''[[Babel (1999 film)|Babel]]'' - 1999
* ''[[My Wife Is an Actress]]'' - 2001


== References ==
== References ==
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Nagui
Nagui at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival.
Born
Nagui Fam

(1961-11-14) 14 November 1961 (age 62)
Alexandria, Egypt
OccupationTelevision host

Nagui Fam (French pronunciation: [naɡi fam]; born 14 November 1961) is an Egyptian-born French TV and radio personality of Egyptian and Italian descent. In his professional life, he goes by his first name Nagui.[1]

Biography

His television career began in 1987 on M6, and switched to TF1 in 1989. He became well known at the beginning of the 1990s with his game show Que le meilleur gagne (May the Best One Win) on La Cinq, which he carried over to France 2, which he joined in May 1992. His fame has been marked by frenetic humour in the part-parody N'oubliez pas votre brosse à dents (Don't Forget Your Toothbrush) or by a much more laid-back tone in the more serious Que le meilleur gagne.

In 1993 he founded his own production house, Air Productions, located at the Plaine Saint-Denis, and created a benchmark music show Taratata where artists perform "live".

In 1999 he attempted to take on the difficult job of succeeding Philippe Gildas and Antoine de Caunes on the Canal+ show, Nulle part ailleurs (Nowhere Else), a role that had already defeated Guillaume Durand.

In 2001 he returned to France 2 to present a game show, Le Numéro Gagnant (Winning Lines), Le Coffre (The Vault) in 2003, then the revival of Intervilles (Intercity) during summer 2004.

As of 2006 he is the host of a daily game show called Tout le monde veut prendre sa place, French for "Everybody wants to take his/her place" (the place being that of the current champion on the show), on France 2. The game concept has been bought by Michael Davies, the Power of 10 producer.

In addition, since December 2007, he hosts a daily musical game show in prime time: N'oubliez pas les paroles!, which is the French version of Don't Forget the Lyrics!

On radio, after co-hosting from 07:00 to 10:00 the morning show on Europe 2 (which later became Virgin Radio) with Manu from September 2006 to June 2008, he is currently hosting on Europe 1 a show called Décrochez le Soleil from 09:30 to 11:00. ( Give yourself ...the Sun ).[2] Currently, he is hosting "La Bande Originale" (The original Sound-track) on France Inter. [3]

In April 2010, a national survey carried out by strategies.fr has placed him as the nation no.1 TV host, which is confirmed by his ratings. He is fluent in English as well as French.[4]

Filmography

References

  1. ^ "Nagui : "je me sens très proche du service public"". Paris Match. July 1, 2009. Archived from the original on September 16, 2011. Retrieved July 8, 2011.
  2. ^ Nagui page Archived 2014-06-15 at the Wayback Machine on Europe 1
  3. ^ "La Bande originale par Nagui - France Inter". 18 August 2014.
  4. ^ Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine: Interview Sia (Taratata N° 309). YouTube.
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