Nasri Shamseddine (also spelled Nasri Chamseddine) (1927 - 1983) was a Lebanese singer and actor. His recordings remain very popular in the Arab world.[citation needed] He performed in several films and was associated for many years with the Lebanese singer Fairuz. Shamseddine was born Nasreddine Moustapha Shamesedine in the village of Joune, in the southern part of the Chouf mountains. As a young man, he spent time in Alexandria and Cairo unsuccessfully looking for work in films.