Lebanese singer Haifa Wehbe Lebanese singer Haifa Wehbe confirmed in an exclusive interview with ‘Arabstoday’ that she is fine and has not been in a traffic accident as reported through some media. In addition, she refuted the rumors spread by“impure consciences” concerning her divorce. On a different note, she announced that she is currently reading a film scenario, and denied working on a Lebanese TV drama.
Wehbe said “Those after fabricating abusive news came up with this rumor (concerning the accident), which reflects their intentions.” She added “I will not reply to those and will not give them significance. I am thankfully in good health.”
Haifa laughed upon asking her about her divorce rumor from Egyptian business man Ahmed Abou Hashima, saying “aren’t they bored of this rumor? They’ve been repeating it since I got to know Ahmed; it is also what they wish for. Unfortunately, there are consciences so impure to the extent of trying to harm others by lies, envy, and fabrication. Then again, I repeat, I will not stoop to the level of those who hate even themselves.”
Wehbe’s wish for Christmas is for peace to rein the Arab nation in the new year, saying “all the death and suffering and destruction are enough. We want life for the Arab people, who deserve a decent and free living. They are creative, intellectual, and life-loving to the fullest extent. I wish the new year puts an end to the deaths and replace it with peace.”
Wehbe noted that her artistic contribution to 2011 was distinctive, although she always aspires for more and is not satisfied with any outcome, no matter how positive it seems. She said “I carry a huge responsibility, which is people’s trust and affection, so I find self-satisfaction of any artistic experience difficult sometimes, as the more I can see others’ affection growing; the more I strive to contribute better, in order to be able to meet their expectations and deserve their attention. Honestly, fame is not an ordinary matter at all, and it requires lots of hard work and moving forward.”
Haifa expressed her deep grief over the first death anniversary of Lebanese director Yahia Saada, saying “Yahia is one of the creators whose loss I feel all the time; I can only recall my successes with him. He was a man pulsating with creativity, generosity, privacy, and his work stemmed from his hearth; an energy that would not recur in the Arab world, since he usually swam against the current in directing his video clips.”