Pascale Bechara Mashaalani or better known as Pascale Machaalani, born March 27, 1964 (Arabic: باسكال مشعلاني) is a Murex D'or Award nominated Lebanese singer. Her debut album Sahar Sahar rose her to stardom throughout the Middle East, making Mashalaani one of the most successful female artistes in the 90's Lebanon. She released her second and third albums, Nazrat Ayounak and Banadi with continued success. Her seventh studio album, Nour el Shams released in 2002 was a phenomenal success which exceeded sales of 250,000[citation needed] thus making her the first Arab singer to be certified double platinum[citation needed]. She has released thirteen hit studio albums and twenty-seven singles.Machaalani is currently one of the most active Lebanese singers and has performed in a number countries, beginning from her native Lebanon to Europe and USA. She is signed to Rotana, the biggest record company in the Middle East.Wikipedia