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My Entertainment: Lebanese singer Dia
Lebanese crooner Dia, from the Dia Quintet, fills us in on her biggest inspirations
- By Farah Andrews, Scene magazine
- Published: 11:26 June 26, 2012
- Image Credit: Supplied picture
- Dia's favourite holiday destination is Cuba.
Favourite film of all time? Scent Of A Woman
Favourite film seen in last month? Black Swan
Ultimate movie icon? Tim Burton
Movie character you’d most like to play? Velma Kelly in Chicago
Favourite movie quote? “The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn’t exist” – The Usual Suspects
Favourite movie snack? The classic, popcorn
Current favourite TV show? The Voice
First record you ever bought? Thriller, Michael Jackson
Last song downloaded? Eblouie Par La Nuit, ZAZ
Favourite band? Vaya Con Dios
Best album of all time? Back To Earth, Lisa Ekdahl
Song guaranteed to get you on the dance floor? Nah Neh Neh, Vaya Con Dios
Miscellaneous
Favourite designer? Giorgio Armani
Favourite fashion capital? Milan
Favourite restaurant in the UAE? This is my second time in the UAE, and my first was very quick, so I guess I’ll discover it this time!
Last book read? Robert Des Noms Propres (The Book Of Proper Names), Amélie Nothomb
Last thing you bought? A green leather handbag
Favourite holiday destination? Cuba
Favourite hotel? Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket, Thailand
Best website? 8eArt.com
Favourite celebrity hottie? Johnny Depp
Personal motto? Find your own personal balance
Describe yourself in three words? Sensitive, loyal, active
Word or phrase you most say? “Come on”
Your signature cooking dish? I don’t cook, unless eggs are considered a dish.
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