www.womanthismonth.com August/September 2017 PEOPLE | interview 31 The way she was You’ve also reportedly auditioned for a film role with Disney. Can you tell us more? Yes, I did. It was to play Jasmine in the Disney movie Aladdin. I really enjoyed the audition process but the role had already been taken by someone else. I’m sure I will have other opportunities to come. Do you still live in Bahrain, or manage to get back often? I still live in Bahrain. You recently performed a very popular free concert on the island. How did it feel to be on stage in front of a home crowd? I loved it because it’s my home and I love my fans. It’s a beautiful feeling entertaining on home ground. When will your Bahrain fans get another chance to see you? My Bahrain fans see me every day on the streets, in the malls and on social media. I always stay connected to them one way or another. As for concerts, that will be soon as well. Anything else you would like to add? Just a big thanks to all the fans that have • The young Bahraini singer got through to the finals on the popular TV show Arabs Got Talent in 2011, when she was just nine years old! • Her song Happy Happy, released in 2013, has had more than 100 million views on YouTube. • In March 2015 her dad suspended her Instagram account over slightly risqué posts. • In February 2016 she was nominated for Favourite Arab Act at the Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards. • Her December 2016 video for Why I’m So Afraid has drawn comparisons with Rihanna. • In March this year she was among six artists to perform at a free Celebrate My Country event in Seef. She’s also played to packed crowds in Dubai. • To date she’s released 13 songs in a mixture of both Arabic and English. • Born on May 15, 2002, she is still only 15! HALA IN BRIEF been supporting me through everything. I appreciate and love them very much. They have been with me through the highs and lows and I’m very grateful to them. g
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