Summary: The television drama series "Asmahan" being
aired on the Moroccan second channel is the most popular among viewers
in Morocco
The television drama series "Asmahan" being aired on the
Moroccan second channel is the most popular among viewers in Morocco. It
has is even surpassed the comedy shows being aired on the Moroccan
channels during the "Iftar" (breaking the fast) time at
sunset.
The most watched Arab satellite channels in Morocco are Abu Dhabi,
MBC and Dubai. This Ramadan season the first and the second Moroccan
channels have entered the competition.
The story of "Asmahan" was written by Mamdouh Al Atrash
and Qamar Al Zaman Aloush. The script was written by Syrian Nabil Al
Malih and Egyptian Basyouni Othman. The series was directed by Tunisian
Shawqi Al Majri.
A number of actors from various Arab countries are starting in
"Asmahan."
Syrian Solaf Fawakhriji plays the leading role of Asmahan. Abed Al
Fahed is playing Hasan Al Atrash and Firas Ibrahim plays Fouad Al
Atrash.
Egyptian Amal Riziq plays Aminah Al Barodi, Yousif Sha'ban
plays Ahmad Hasaneen and Ahmad Shaker Abed Al Latif plays Farid Al
Atrash. There are also Lebanese and Tunisian stars taking part in the
series.
"Asmahan" is about the life of the legendary singer
Asmahan, starting with her birth and ending with her mysterious death.
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