Najwa Nimri

Najwa Nimri (ES)

A true Spanish singer, actress, musician, real phenomenon, that sounds as suggestively and pleasantly with its smooth flow as Sade Adu, Hajwa Nimri will be a true surprise for all those interested in the Spanish electro-pop sound.

Nimri's mother is Basque and her father is Jordanian; his name is Karam Nimri. She has a brother named Karim Nimri, a half-brother named Andre Nimri and two half-sisters named Sara and Nadia Nimri. Najwa also has a cousin who is a singer named (Antix) Alexander Nimier. Her name means ecstasy in Arabic. When she was a child she moved to Bilbao and now lives in Madrid.

Her first important film role was in Salto al vacío, the first movie by film director Daniel Calparsoro. Her career as a singer started with small groups. In 1996, she formed the band Najwajean with Carlos Jean. She has also released three solo albums. She was married to Daniel Calparsoro and in 2004, she had a son, Teo.
Two of her film roles won her praise: as Ana in Lovers of the Arctic Circle, and as Elena in Sex and Lucia (Spanish title Lucia y El Sexo). Both films were directed by Julio Medem. Sex and Lucia (Spanish title Lucia y El Sexo). Both films were directed by Julio Medem.
 

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