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Georgette Sayegh
Lebanese actress and singerAn artist from Machghara who became known in the 1970s through Rahbani theatre, performances with Fairuz, and works by Ziad Rahbani.
Biography
Georgette Sayegh is an artist from Machghara who became active in Lebanese acting and music during the 1970s.
She appeared in productions by the Rahbani Brothers and performed alongside Fairuz. She later played Yasmin, one of the principal roles in Sahriyyeh, written and composed by Ziad Rahbani.
Her songs include Naterni, Ballighi Kil Mawa‘idi, and Ya Bou Mar‘i. Her career forms part of Machghara’s contribution to Lebanese theatre and popular music.
Notable Contributions
Performed in Rahbani theatre productions and alongside Fairuz.
Played Yasmin, one of the principal roles in Sahriyyeh, and recorded several well-known Lebanese songs.