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List Of Lebanese People
This is a list of notable individuals born and residing mainly in Lebanon. Lebanese expatriates residing overseas and possessing Lebanese citizenship are also included. Activists *Lydia Canaan – activist, advocate, public speaker, and United Nations delegate *Jill Kelley – advocate, socialite, and former diplomat * Sandra Melhem – LGBT rights activist * Aya Mouallem (born 1998) zi– electrical engineer, and gender equality activist Arts and entertainment Beauty pageant winners * Dina Azar – Miss Lebanon 1995 * Joëlle Behlock – Miss Lebanon 1997 * Valerie Abou Chacra – Miss Lebanon 2015 *Jihane Almira Chedid – Puteri Indonesia Pariwisata 2020, Miss Supranational Asia 2021 *Rina Chibany – Miss Lebanon 2012 *Rima Fakih – Miss USA 2010 *Sonia Fares – Miss Lebanon 1969 * Lamitta Frangieh – Miss World Lebanon 2004 *Karen Ghrawi – Miss Lebanon 2013 *Saly Greige – Miss Lebanon 2014 * Perla Helou – Miss Lebanon 2017 *Annabella Hilal – Miss World Leba ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lebanon
Lebanon ( , ar, لُبْنَان, translit=lubnān, ), officially the Republic of Lebanon () or the Lebanese Republic, is a country in Western Asia. It is located between Syria to the north and east and Israel to the south, while Cyprus lies to its west across the Mediterranean Sea; its location at the crossroads of the Mediterranean Basin and the Arabian hinterland has contributed to its rich history and shaped a cultural identity of religious diversity. It is part of the Levant region of the Middle East. Lebanon is home to roughly six million people and covers an area of , making it the second smallest country in continental Asia. The official language of the state is Arabic, while French is also formally recognized; the Lebanese dialect of Arabic is used alongside Modern Standard Arabic throughout the country. The earliest evidence of civilization in Lebanon dates back over 7000 years, predating recorded history. Modern-day Lebanon was home to the Phoenicians, a m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karen Ghrawi
Karen Ghrawi ( ar, كارين غراوي) is a Lebanese beauty pageant titleholder/ Interior Designer who was crowned Miss Lebanon, Miss Lebanon 2013. She represented Lebanon at the Miss Universe 2013 in Russia/Moscow and Miss World 2013 in Indonesia/Bali pageants. Early life She is half German. Her hobbies include swimming, cooking and traveling. She pursues to this day her career as an Interior Designer. Miss Lebanon 2013 Ghrawi was crowned Miss Lebanon 2013 on Sunday 1 September 2013. The beauty pageant was hosted by journalist and TV personality Dima Sadek and aired on LBCI and LDC. She competed at Miss Universe 2013 and Miss World 2013, but was unplaced in both pageants. During the Miss Lebanon 2014 beauty pageant, she tripped on her high heels and fell on stage during her final walk, just before handing over her crown to Saly Greige. The clip of her fall quickly went viral and was included in the "Top Five Celebrities Slipping off the Stage" list by MTV. See also * Mis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pamela Saadé
Pamela Saadé, better known as Shiraz ( ar, شيراز) is a Lebanese artist that has released popular hits. She represented Lebanon in Miss Earth. Career In 2015, Shiraz released Kif Badak Aani Tghib that was a great success, and later in 2016 Shiraz continued that success with the release of Gamara and Ayesh Ma3aya. For two years in a row, Shiraz participated in the International Beirut Marathon since 2015, and sang her most popular hits in front of a crowd that exceeded 100,000 in Downtown Beirut, and Beirut Water Front (Biel). In 2015, Shiraz launched a university tour that covered many top leading educational institutions in Lebanon such as Notre Dame University – Louaize and University of Balamand. Awards Shiraz won the Murex d'Or The Murex d'Or (also known as the Golden Murex award) is a Lebanon, Lebanese award created by two Lebanon, Lebanese physicians, Zahi and Fadi Helou to recognize achievements in the domain of art in Lebanon, the Arab world, Arab region a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miss Universe 1971
Miss Universe 1971 was the 20th Miss Universe pageant, held at the Miami Beach Auditorium in Miami Beach, Florida, United States on 24 July 1971. At the end of the event, Marisol Malaret of Puerto Rico crowned Georgina Rizk of Lebanon as Miss Universe 1971. It is the first victory of Lebanon in the competition. Contestants from 60 countries and territories participated in this year's pageant. The pageant was hosted by Bob Barker in his fifth consecutive year, while June Lockhart provided commentary and analysis throughout the event. Results Placements Special awards Pageant Selection committee * Julio Alemán * Margareta Arvidsson - Miss Universe 1966 from Sweden * Edilson Cid Varela * Eileen Ford * George Fowler * Yousuf Karsh * Dong Kingman * Jean-Louis Lindican * Line Renaud * Hitsiro Watanabe * Earl Wilson Contestants 60 contestants competed for the title. Notes Withdrawals * * * * * * * Returns Last competed in 1964: * Last competed in 1968: ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Georgina Rizk
Georgina Rizk ( ar, جورجينا رزق, Jūrjīnā Rizq, born 23 July 1953) is a Lebanese model, socialite, and beauty queen. She represented Lebanon at the Miss Universe pageant and won, making her the first Lebanese and Middle Eastern/West Asian woman to win that title. Prior to this, she was crowned Miss Lebanon 1970 and represented Lebanon at the Miss World competition but failed to place. She is currently a main beauty pageant judge for the Miss Lebanon contest and is the current wife of Lebanese singer and actor Walid Toufic. Biography Rizk was born in Beirut in a Christian household to a Lebanese father and Hungarian mother. Prior to marrying Rizk's father, her mother had been married to an Italian by the name of Rossi. That union produced a daughter (Rizk's half-sister), fashion designer Felicina Rossi. She was crowned Miss Lebanon 1970 and represented Lebanon at the Miss World pageant but failed to place. Months later, on 24 July 1971, she represented Lebanon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maya Reaidy
Maya Reaidy ( ar, مايا رعيدي, born 14 November 1995) is a beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Lebanon 2018. She represented Lebanon at the Miss Universe 2018 pageant in Bangkok, Thailand. Personal life Reaidy was born and raised in Tannourine. She is an only child to a Lebanese father and a Russian mother. She went to Jesus and Mary Collège, then to an Evangelical School in Lebanon. She studied pharmacy at Lebanese American University in Beirut. Reaidy is a ballet dancer, enjoys practicing yoga and declares herself to be a vegetarian. She credited Amal Clooney as being one of the inspiring public figures she admires the most for her fight for women's rights. Pageantry Miss Lebanon 2018 Reaidy was crowned as Miss Lebanon 2018 held at the Forum de Beyrouth on September 30, 2018 and broadcast on MTV Lebanon. At the question round, Reaidy was asked by composer Guy Manoukian what makes her different from other candidates. She replied: ''What sets me apart fr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Daniella Rahme
Daniella Yousef Rahme ( ar, دانييلا يوسف رحمة) is a Lebanese Australian actress and TV presenter. She was the winner of Miss Lebanon Emigrant 2010, and winner of ''Dancing with the Stars: Raqs el Noujoum'' season 2. Early life Daniella Rahme was born in Sydney to Lebanese singer Youssef Rahme who immigrated to Australia during the Lebanese Civil War. She studied at the National Institute of Dramatic Art and Macquarie University in Sydney. Career Daniella's first TV Foot Locker commercial was in 2009. Later on, she was selected to participate in the second edition of ''Dancing with the Stars: Raqs el Noujoum'' in 2014. Her boundless energy, captivating presence, and lauded performances quickly made her a fan favorite, and she was crowned the winner. She then went on to host The ''The X Factor (Arabic TV series), MBC X Factor'', followed by the popular talent show, ''Arab Casting'', on Abu Dhabi TV. She has always had a passion for acting, fostering it during her sc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gabrielle Bou Rached
Gabrielle Bou Rached (Arabic: غابريال بو راشد; b. 13 December 1985 in Jezzine) is a Lebanese model, actress and motorcyclist. In 2005 she was crowned Miss Lebanon. After 2015, she shifted her focus on motorcycling and was appointed in 2018 as Director of HOG Abu Dhabi Chapter. In 2021, she was elected as President of HOG GCC. She is the first female Arab biker to achieve King Of The Road/ Bun Burner Gold motorcycle challenge. She featured on the cover of the Harley-Davidson Owners Group Magazine- Issue 1- 2019 (Europe and Asia editio Early life and education Gabrielle Bou Rached (Hometown Jezzine, Lebanon) was born in Beirut in a Christian family. Her mother is from Bteghrine. She modeled during her teenage years, participating in music videos for Arab singers, in television commercials, and in fashion shows. She also had a role (2004) in the Lebanese film ''Falafel'', which was released in 2006, after she had become famous as Miss Lebanon. In 2007 Gabrielle Bou Ra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nadine Nassib Njeim
Nadine Nassib Njeim ( ar, نادين نسيب نجيم; born 7 February 1984) is a Lebanese Tunisian actress and beauty pageant titleholder who was elected Miss Lebanon 2004. She represented her home country in Miss Universe 2005 in Thailand. As of 2021, she is the most followed Lebanese actress on Instagram with more than 12 million followers. Background Njeim was born in Beirut to a Lebanese Maronite Christian father, Nassib Njeim, originally from Duris, and a Tunisian Muslim mother. She married Hady Asmar and together they have two children, a daughter and a son. She divorced Asmar in September 2019. Post-pageant career Since passing on her title Miss Lebanon, Njeim has pursued a career in acting, and has been cast in ''Law'' and ''Cello'', Samra, 3eshk El Nesa, Nos Yawm, Al Hayba, Tareeq, Khamse w Noss and 2020. She was the first Arab actress nominated to Seoul International Film Festival for Best Actress for her performance in Samra. She discusses her professionalism in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nadine Wilson Njeim
Nadine Wilson Njeim ( ar, نادين ويلسون نجيم) is a Lebanese beauty queen who was elected Miss Lebanon 2007. She represented her country in Miss World 2007 in China and Miss Universe 2007 in Mexico. Post-pageant career After passing on her title as Miss Lebanon, Njeim pursued a career in acting, and cast in various lead roles for TV series such as ''Ghazlel Baneit'' (). Njeim also managed to land the voice-acting role of the Arabic-language voice of Lara Croft in the 2013 video game ''Tomb Raider''. In 2018, she took the Arabic-language voice-acting role of ''Shadow of the Tomb Raider ''Shadow of the Tomb Raider'' is a 2018 action-adventure video game developed by Eidos-Montréal and published by Square Enix's European subsidiary. It continues the narrative from the 2015 game ''Rise of the Tomb Raider'' and is the twelfth ...''. References External links Nadine Njeim Official Website 1988 births Living people Miss World 2007 delegates Lebanese ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bethany Kehdy
Bethany Kehdy (Arabic: بيثاني كعدي) (born 29 August 1981) is a Lebanese-American culinary expert and cookbook author specializing in the cuisines of the Mediterranean, Middle East and North Africa. Early life Bethany was born in Houston, Texas to an American mother and a Lebanese father. Her cousins were Sarah Ross, Charissa Ausfal, Anne Herne, and others. Bethany is the granddaughter of Lebanese attorney, author and poet (1904-2002) Kehdy Farhoud Kehdy who was appointed Officer of the National Order of the Cedar in 1995. Bethany grew up in the Achrafieh district of Beirut, Lebanon and during the more turbulent Lebanese Civil War years, moved with her family to their village of Baskinta, where her father set up a dairy farm. Her parents divorced when she was very young and Bethany lived with her father and his family in Lebanon. Bethany recounts watching her grandmother, aunties, and father in the traditional food preparation and preservation as a child and being imm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dominique Hourani
Dominique Hourani ( ar, دومينيك حوراني; born 7 August 1985) is a Lebanese recording artist, actress, beauty queen, and former model. Personal life In 2007, Hourani married her second husband, an Iranian-Dutch businessman named Alireza Almass Nokiani. Together they have a daughter, Delara Sue Almassi (born in 2009). The couple have been officially separated since 2012. She currently lives in the UAE. Modeling She won a competition with contestants from over 80 countries and was awarded the Miss Intercontinental 2003 title. Acting Hourani first appeared on the television series, ''Oyoun Kha'ena'' (The eyes of the deceiver), alongside famous TV presenter, Tony Khalife. The series was broadcast in Lebanon and the Arab world on LBC LBC (originally the London Broadcasting Company) is a British phone-in and talk radio station owned and operated by Global and based in its headquarters in London. It was the UK's first licensed commercial radio station, and began to br ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
