Rabat – The multiple rape accusations against Saad Lamjarred do not appear to be hampering his global fame . The Moroccan pop singer has been selected by TC Candler as a candidate for the “100 Most Handsome Faces of 2017.”
The singer of ‘Lma3llem’ and ‘Ana Machi Sahel’ is in a beauty competition with the likes of George Clooney, Enrique Iglesias, Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman, and Dwayne “the Rock” Johnson.
Showcasing the Annual Independent Critics List of the 100 Most Beautiful Faces since 1990, TC Candler page posted a picture of Lamjarred on its Instagram page yesterday as a candidate in the competition.
In less than 24 hours his picture received over 3,700 likes and 1,000 comments. Fans showed support and encouragement, with one writing that they “know that he is going to win.”
A large number of Arab artists have been selected to participate in the competition, including Yasmin Sabri, Leith Aboujouda, Nancy Ajram, Zafer El Abidine, and Nasreen Tafesh.
TC Candler continues to nominate stars on a daily basis, and other Arab artists are expected to enter the list of candidates.
The names of the winner and their ranking will be revealed on September 27.
The Moroccan singer is currently living under electronic police surveillance, after being arrested in October under suspicion of sexual assault. He was released from prison in April but was ordered to remain France until his trial.
Lamjarred was prosecuted for similar charges in the United States in 2010. His alleged victim’s lawyer said he fled the US as soon as he posted for bail.
Prior to his recent arrest, Lamjarred had become the most successful Moroccan singer of his generations, with his songs reaching dozens of millions of views on YouTube.
His series of hit songs led him to win the Lebanese music award Murex d’Or twice, in 2016 and 2017.
