Lebanese singer Mariam Fares stated that her popularity has expanded beyond the Arab world and most of her songs are constantly being playing in clubs around the world. Mariam said that this success has given rise to jealousy against her by certain individuals, who are creating rumors and lies in the hope of ruining her image. According to the internet website MBC.net, Mariam noted that her concerts and the festivals she participates in are proof of the success and fame she has achieved. She added that it is come to be her style to not choose songs of low quality, but rather focus on ones that require great effort making her unique. Mariam said that she likes to challenge herself in the selection of songs and not present ones that are meaningless and considered of low quality. Mariam denied falling into a state of depression from the ongoing rumors about her. She stressed that she is a happy person and always tries to live life to the fullest. __
