Nassif Zeitoun Star Academy 8 (2011): Nesma Mahgoub Star Academy 9 (2013–2014): Mahmoud Mohy Star Academy 10 (2014): Mohamed Chahine Star Academy 11 (2015–2016): Marwan Youssef Teachers Academy Director:Roula Saad (Seasons 1 to 8) / Claudia Marchelian (Seasons 9 to 11) Contestant Supervisor: Fouad Fadel Voice Instructor: Wadih Abi Raad / Khalil Abu Obeid / Hicham Boulos/ Carla Ramia Music Instructor: Michel Fadel/ Amir Theyma Vocalize Instructor: Mary Mahfoud/ Pierre Samia Dance Instructor: Alissar Caracalla/ Hadi Awada Drama Instructor: Betty Taoutel/ Gabriel Yammine/ Aida Sabra Fitness Instructor: George Assaf ( change annually ) Seasons Star Academy 1 The first season of Star Academy 1 made its debut in early December 2003. The first season ended on 4 April 2004. The winner was the Egyptian candidate, Mohammad Attia. The inaugural show quickly became popular and tickets for the show became harder to get as the show went on. The students, particularly the Top 8, became household names, and those that made the Top 8 became instant stars. The eight finalists were Mohammad Attia (Egypt), Bashar Al Shatty (Kuwait), Sophia El Mareekh (Morocco), Bahaa' El Kafy (Tunisia), Ahmed El Sherif (Tunisia), Myriam Attallah (Syria), Mohammad Khalawi (Saudi Arabia) and Cynthia Karam (Lebanon). The teachers were as follows: Wadih Abi Raad, Michael Fadel, Mary Mahfouth, Betty Taoutel, Aida Sabra, Elissar Karakalla and Rola Saad. At the end of the show, an album featuring the Top 8 was released, as well as a music video for the winner. They then went on a Pan Arab tour, performing concerts in Dubai, Kuwait, Cairo, Alexandria, Amman, Damascus, and Beirut. Many of them released albums, ranging in various degrees of success. Bashar Al Shatty (Kuwait) has gained much success in his three albums which he released over the last five years. Also being crowned as the most successful teenage singer in the Persian Gulf region was added to his success of being the Star Academy finalist. However, the most successful was Ahmed El Sherif (Tunisia), despite coming in the 5th place. His album has been the most successful among all student from Star Academy. Mohammad Attia (Winner; released one album) Bashar Al Shatti (Finalist; released three albums) Bahaa' El Kafy (3rd place; released one album) Mohammad Khalawi (4th place; released one album) Ahmed El Sherif (5th place; released two albums) Sophia El Mareekh (6th place; released one album) Cynthia Karam (7th place; no albums released) Myriam Attallah