Lara Scandar, the New Herbal Essences' Brand Ambassador, launched her new CD on Friday, February 10th 2012 at Beirut Souks.
And I had the chance to have a one on one interview with her Check it out:
Question 1: How did your career start?
Lara Scandar answer: I always liked singing until I joined Star Academy 6 in 2009, and this is how I was known.
Question 2: Was Star Academy a good experience for you?
Lara Scandar answer: Yes, it was a very good experience for me a bit stressful but when you're prepared for the stress it becomes worth it.
Question 3: Have you thought of representing a Brand from before?
Lara Scandar answer: Well I though that eventually it will happen, but I didn't think it will happen early in my career, so I consider myself Lucky!
Question 4: How did you become the Ambassador of Herbal Essences shampoo?
Lara Scandar answer: Well, Herbal Essences talked to me, I know the brand and I trust it, so we worked together. My 3rd music video was for Herbal Essences.
Question 5: What's the topic of your Album, can you tell us more about it?
Lara Scandar answer: This is my first album called "About A Girl", I worked hard on it for two years and a half. There are songs in English, Arabic and Italian. One song is for Herbal Essences and three songs from the album were written by me.
The album contains fun songs and personal songs.
Question 6: Why did you choose to come to Lebanon to launch your CD?
Lara Scandar answer: For me Lebanon is my second home, my mom is Lebanese. And because of the situation in Egypt, I wanted to launch it in a country important for me after my own country.
For me Lebanon is like Egypt.
Question 7: Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
Lara Scandar answer: I don't look that far in the future
Question 8: Are you open to the idea of collaborating with other singers of your choice?
Lara Scandar answer: Yes, sure!
Question 9: What's the motto/advice you live by?
Lara Scandar answer: Live for the moment and expect what's unexpected.
Question 10: What's your favorite song that you like to sing in bars/ car/ elevator...?
Lara Scandar answer: I don't have a specific song, it depends on what's stuck in my mind, and for the moment it's the Herbal Essences song.
Question 11: Would you like to add something to all your Lebanese Fans?
Lara Scandar answer: The Lebanese fans are the most supportive group, and Lebanon has a different place in my Heart than other countries.
For more information on the latest with Lara Scandar and for photos from the CD launching, you can check her Facebook Page.