In 1989 Shawa'na is released, arranged by Hamid El Shaery who will prove to play a significant role in the coming years.
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In August, Amr marks his cinematic debut with the release of the movie, El Saginatean, (Two Prisoners) where he stars with Elham Shaheen and Youssef Shaaban. In 1988 Hala Hala is released and its title track becomes a hit. The latter proves to be a major hit which establishes Amr as an up-and-coming star. In 1987 The album Asef La Yougad Hal Akhar is released and is followed up by the release of Khalseen. Diab's 2nd album, Ganny Men Albak, is also released in 1986. Ya Tareek is released, Diab's very first album. In 1986 Diab graduates from Cairo Academy of Art. In 1983 Amr records his very first song, El Zaman, (lyrics by Hani Zaki, music by Hani Shnouda) but the recording is a failure. In 1981 Amr is "approved" (accepted as a professional) by Egyptian Radio and Television. In 1982 Amr arrives in Cairo (direct from Port Said) and enrolls in the High-College for Arabic Music. For his efforts, he wins a guitar and receives recognition from the Governor of Port Said. On July 23rd, he makes his first official school appearance at the Festival at Port Said where he visits the local broadcasting station and sings Biladi Biladi (Egypt's national anthem) on Egyptian Radio. In 1967 Amr joins the school band in the Port Said Laissait, his primary school. Abdul himself had a fine singing voice and is credited for encouraging his son to sing. His father, Abdul Basset Diab, worked for the Suez Canal Corporation as Chairman of Marine Construction & Shipbuilding. Amr Diab was born in Port Said, Egypt on October 11th (Wednesday 1 Jumaada Al-Awwal 1381 A.H.).