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Nour Issam Ardakani (Arabic: نور عصام أردكاني; born November 30, 2001) is a Lebanese singer, dancer and model. She currently represents Lebanon and the MENA(Middle East and North Africa) region in Now United, a global pop group founded by Spice Girls manager Simon Fuller.

Nour Ardakani
Nour in 2022
Born
Nour Issam Ardakani

(2001-11-30) 30 November 2001 (age 20)
Beirut, Lebanon
Occupation
  • Singer
  • dancer
  • model
Parent(s)Rana Ardakani (رنا أردكاني in arabic) and Issam Ardakani (عصام أردكاني in arabic)
RelativesJad Issam Ardakani (جاد عصام أردكاني in arabic) and Ryan Issam Ardakani (ريان عصام أردكاني in arabic)
Musical career
Instrument(s)
  • Vocals
  • piano
  • ukulêle
Years active2020–present
LabelsXIX Entertainment
Signature

Career



2020 - present - Now United


She was announced as the 16th member of the global pop group Now United on 21 September 2020 as Lebanon's representative, participated in the group's auditions and competed as a finalist with Ayla (علياء in Arabic), from the United Arab Emirates.

Before joining Now United, Nour had a band with her friends called Front Row.

Her first song as a member of Now United was Habibi. She later released the Arabic version of the song called حبيبي (Habibi in Arabic).

With the group and at the age of 19, Nour was the first Lebanese to be nominated for Meus Prêmios Nick, the Brazilian version of Nickelodion's Kids' Choice Awards. Nour went on a global tour with Now United since March 11th,2022 (Wave Your Flag World Tour).


Interviews and editorials


Nour was considered "arguably the biggest Gen Z role model in the Arab world" by Cosmopolitan Midde East in the article Nour Ardakani Is Putting Up a Now United Front.[1] She has also been interviewed by ET Arabia, The Insider, MTV Lebanon, Jornal Al Khaleej,[2] Al Arabiya and Al Jadeed.

Some major music websites such as Variety,[3] The National News,[4] a NBC[5] and Harper's Bazaar Arabia[6] covered Nour's performance and her career.


Personal life


Nour currently lives with her mother, father, and two siblings, Jad and Ryan, in her birthplace.

She is fluent in Arabic, English and French. She studied Nutrition and Business[7] at the American University of Beirut.

She also composes songs, plays the piano, ukulele and is currently learning to play the guitar.[8][9]


Discography



Now United


Year Song
2020 Habibi
Habibi حبيبي (Arabic version).
Pas Le Choix (Manal Mix)
How Far We've Come
2021
Lean On Me
Baila
Wave Your Flag
I Got You
Badna Nehlam
2022 It's Your Birthday

Awards and nominees


Year Award Category Nominee Results ref
2021 Murex d'Or Best Arabic song Habibi حبيبي (Arabic version) - Now United Nominated
Murex d'Or Public Award Nour Ardakani Nominated
Arab Woman Awards Young Talent Nour Ardakani Winner

References


  1. Midwood, Milli (April 29, 2021). "Nour Ardakani is putting up a United front". Cosmopolitan Middle East.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. Staff report (September 21, 2020). "Lebanon's Nour Ardakani chosen as MENA Now United member". Khaleej Times.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. Vivarelli, Nick (September 21, 2020). "Lebanese Newcomer Nour Ardakani Joins Global Pop Group Now United". Variety.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. Saeed, Saeed (September 23, 2020). "Now United's new Lebanese member Nour Ardakani on representing the Arab world: 'I am ready for the responsibility'". The National News.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  5. montana, NBC (September 23, 2020). "Lebanese teen from Beirut joins global pop band". NBC Montana.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  6. Arabia, Harper's Bazaar (October 13, 2021). "Arab Woman Awards Winners announced at world of fashion 2021". Harper's Bazaar Arabia.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  7. Paula, Juliane de (January 18, 2021). "Now United lança vídeo mostrando história de Nour Ardakani, nova integrante do grupo". Palco Pop.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  8. Serra, Ana (September 22, 2020). "Now United: 10 curiosidades sobre Nour Ardakani, a nova integrante do Oriente Médio". Pure Break.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  9. Zavagli, Gabriela (January 28, 2021). "Com vídeo emocionante, Now United conta a história de Nour Ardakani até entrar no grupo". Festival Teen.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)


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