 Makdessy began to appear on a variety of television channels, including Middle East Broadcasting Center (aka MBC), Qatar, Dubai, Arab Radio and Television Network (aka ART) and the popular entertainment channel Lebanese Broadcasting Corporation (aka LBC) as promotion.On October 21, 2000 after one year and half of hard work, Nelly Makdessy released her debut album, "Shouf El Ein".The album instantly became a major hit all over the Arab World.