Lara Scandar Biography: Husband, Daughter, Age, Net Worth, Height, Parents, Songs & Movies

Lara Scandar is a talented Egyptian-Lebanese singer, songwriter, and actress known for her multilingual abilities and pop music style.

She gained widespread recognition as a semi-finalist on the Pan-Arab talent show Star Academy in 2009, and has since released singles, an album, and taken on acting roles in films and series.

Profile

• Full Name: Lara Scandar
• Stage Name: Lara Scandar
• Born: December 18, 1990
• Age: 35 years old
• Birthplace: Santa Monica, California, United States
• Nationality: Egyptian-Lebanese (American-born)
• Ethnicity: Mixed (Egyptian-Italian-Lebanese)
• Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, and Actress
• Height: Unknown
• Religion: Christianity
• Parents: Mr. Scandar and Mrs. Scandar
• Siblings: Tamara (sister)
• Spouse: Philippe Katchouni
• Children: Kaia
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $3 million USD

Early Life and Education

Lara Scandar is a talented singer, songwriter, and actress.

She was born on December 18, 1990, in Santa Monica, California.

Her family moved to Cairo, Egypt, shortly after her birth, where she grew up in a music-loving household.

Her father and grandfather enjoyed singing as a hobby, and her parents encouraged her and her sister Tamara to participate in school plays, musicals, and other activities.

She began ballet classes at age 4 and continued until 15, while also modeling from a young age in commercials and print ads.

She started singing at 9, wrote her first song at 12, and recorded it at 13.

Details about her formal higher education are limited in public sources, with her focus shifting early to music and performance.

Her Ethnicity is mixed Egyptian-Italian-Lebanese. Her Religion is Christianity.

Career

Lara Scandar first rose to prominence in 2009 as one of three Egyptians on Star Academy season 6, reaching the semi-finals and showcasing her skills in English, French, Italian, Spanish, and Arabic.

After the show, she collaborated with Lebanese producer Jean-Marie Riachi.

She released her debut single “Mission Is You” in 2010, earning the MEMA Encouragement Award for rising artists.

Her album About a Girl topped charts in Egypt and Lebanon in 2012.

She followed with singles like “Chains” (2011) and her first Lebanese track “Khalas Khalas” (2017).

She has performed duets, including with Mohamed Hamaki at events like the Rams Road opening in Luxor.

As an actress, she has appeared in projects such as Kira & El Gin (2022) and The Eight (2022).

She continues to work on new music and maintain a presence in the Arab entertainment industry through performances and releases.

Awards and Nominations

• Murex d’Or for Best Promising Female Singer
• MEMA Encouragement Award

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @laracscandar
• Facebook Handle: LaraCScandar
• Twitter Handle: @LaraCScandar
• YouTube handle: LaraScandarOfficial

Personal Life

Lara Scandar, 35, is a talented singer, songwriter, and actress.

She married Philippe Katchouni and welcomed their daughter Kaia in late 2020, sharing family moments that highlight her joy in motherhood alongside her career.

Growing up with strong family support, she credits her roots for her love of music and performance.

As a practicing Christian, she maintains a balanced life between professional commitments and personal happiness, often posting about her experiences as a wife and mother while staying connected to her fans.

Net Worth

Lara Scandar is a talented singer, songwriter, and actress. Net worth is estimated at $3 million USD.

Her income primarily comes from music releases and sales, live performances, acting roles in films and series, endorsements, and modeling work from her early career.

Discography (selected):

• About a Girl (album, 2012)
• “Mission Is You” (single, 2010)
• “Chains” (single, 2011)
• “Khalas Khalas” (single, 2017)

Filmography:

• Kira & El Gin (2022)
• The Eight (2022)