A significant uproar has been caused by a television advertisement for a tourist resort in Egypt, featuring the song "Daqo Al-Shamasy," originally performed by the late Abdel Halim Hafez in 1969 for the film "My Father Above the Tree." The advertisement, presented by young Egyptian actress Malak Al-Husseini, aims to promote the resort, and she sang the iconic song in a different style. However, this approach led to widespread criticism, with many feeling that the rendition was poorly executed and unworthy of the original song.
The backlash was not limited to the public; Egyptian artist Sabri Fawaz also criticized the ad, posting on his Facebook account, "Why like this... Why like this... ‘Daqo Al-Shamasy’ is a beautiful and joyful song full of energy and vitality... it shouldn't be sung like this... it really shouldn't." Similarly, songwriter Ayman Salama expressed his discontent, stating, "Doesn't Monir Murad have heirs to prevent the tampering with his melodies? And does Abdel Halim Hafez not have heirs to stop the absurdity of ‘Daqo Al-Shamasy’ being performed in this weak, poor female voice? A failed advertisement in every sense."
Who is Malak Al-Husseini? The backlash against the advertisement has turned into a trending topic on social media, leading many to inquire about its star, Malak Al-Husseini, who has participated in both singing and acting in several projects. She previously appeared in the series "Bimbo" and "Revo," has hosted various programs throughout her career, and has performed in several songs. However, the recent ad has brought her widespread recognition due to the controversy it generated.
