BEIRUT - The famous Egyptian superstar Amro Diab is holding a number of closed and private meetings with producer Imad Al Deen Adeeb and Dr. Midhat Al-Adel to choose a female leading star for his new film.

The stars’ names nominated for the leading role are Lebanese artists Nancy Ajram, Carole Samaha, and Myriam Fares, as well as international singer Shakira, who is also originally from Lebanon.

Some sources revealed that there will be a contest throughout the Arab world in order to find a leading star that will act with Diab. “Good News Group” Production Company made it clear that it will soon release a press memo which reveals the decision of the committee, which includes Diab, Adeeb, and Adel.

On the other hand, Diab is committed to release his new and upcoming album by December. The singer recently held a live concert at the Marina, Egypt, where over 40 thousand fans came to see him. The concert was filmed by the Egyptian television and it will be aired some time soon.