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Lists Of Armenians
This is a list of notable Armenians. Historical * List of Armenian monarchs By country ;Americas * List of Armenian Americans * List of Armenian Canadians ;Caucasus * List of Azerbaijani Armenians * List of Armenians from Nagorno-Karabakh ;Europe * List of French Armenians * List of Greek Armenians * Armenians in the United Kingdom, List of Armenians in the United Kingdom * List of Romanians of Armenian descent * Armenians in Russia, List of Russian Armenians ;Middle East * List of Egyptian Armenians * List of Iranian Armenians * List of Iraqi Armenians * List of Lebanese Armenians * List of Ottoman Armenians * List of Syrian Armenians * List of Turkish Armenians By occupation Ambassadors List of ambassadors of Armenia Art * List of Armenian architects * List of Armenian artists * List of Armenian women artists Business * List of Armenian businesspeople Chefs *George Duran, American chef *Geoffrey Zakarian, ''Iron Chef America'' Entertainers * Davit Gharibyan (born 19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Armenians
Armenians ( hy, հայեր, ''hayer'' ) are an ethnic group native to the Armenian highlands of Western Asia. Armenians constitute the main population of Armenia and the ''de facto'' independent Artsakh. There is a wide-ranging diaspora of around five million people of full or partial Armenian ancestry living outside modern Armenia. The largest Armenian populations today exist in Russia, the United States, France, Georgia, Iran, Germany, Ukraine, Lebanon, Brazil, and Syria. With the exceptions of Iran and the former Soviet states, the present-day Armenian diaspora was formed mainly as a result of the Armenian genocide. Richard G. Hovannisian, ''The Armenian people from ancient to modern times: the fifteenth century to the twentieth century'', Volume 2, p. 421, Palgrave Macmillan, 1997. Armenian is an Indo-European language. It has two mutually intelligible spoken and written forms: Eastern Armenian, today spoken mainly in Armenia, Artsakh, Iran, and the former Soviet ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Turkish Armenians
Turkish Armenians include: Arts and entertainment *Rober Hatemo (born 1974), singer *Şahan Arzruni (born 1943), pianist * Nonna Bella, singer *Hayko Cepkin (born 1978), musician * Jaklin Çarkçı (born 1958), mezzo-soprano * Masis Aram Gözbek (born 1987), conductor of Bosphorus Jazz Choir *Ara Güler (1928–2018), photojournalist * (1925–2002), actor * (born 1939), actress * Sirvart Kalpakian Karamanuk (1912–2008), composer * Cem Karaca (1945–2004), rock musician (Armenian mother) *Toto Karaca (1912–1992), actress *Ferdi Özbeğen (1941–2013), musician (Armenian mother) *Udi Hrant Kenkulian (1901–1978), oud player *Yaşar Kurt (born 1968), rock artist *Adile Naşit (1930–1987), actress (Armenian mother) * (1928–2000), actor (Armenian mother) *Kenan Pars (1920–2008), actor *Ruhi Su (1912–1985), folk musician *, musician * (born 1948), actress *Onno Tunç (1948–1996), musician * (born 1978), opera singer *(born 1969), veteran film critic, journalist, and edit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pierre Chammassian
Pierre Chammassian (born in Bourj Hammoud on 9 March 1949, Beirut, Lebanon) is a Lebanese-Armenian comedian, actor and stand-up comic, popular in Lebanon with Arabs and Armenians, as well as in the Armenian Diaspora. Career Chammassian regularly tours wherever Armenian and Lebanese communities exist. Along with André Jadaa, Michel and Jean-Pierre Chikhani, Chammassian was responsible for reviving the Le Théâtre de Dix-Heures in Lebanon. He is a follower of the Armenian Catholic Church, and is an Armenian Revolutionary Federation The Armenian Revolutionary Federation ( hy, Հայ Յեղափոխական Դաշնակցութիւն, ՀՅԴ ( classical spelling), abbr. ARF or ARF-D) also known as Dashnaktsutyun (collectively referred to as Dashnaks for short), is an Armenian ... supporter. Chammassian has had many roles over the course of his career, but is best known for his character Batal Shvaradzian, who has featured in four plays to date: Shad Mi Kharner, Batal Dan Pesa, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cher
Cher (; born Cherilyn Sarkisian; May 20, 1946) is an American singer, actress and television personality. Often referred to by the media as the Honorific nicknames in popular music, "Goddess of Pop", she has been described as embodying female autonomy in a male-dominated industry. Cher is known for her distinctive contralto singing voice and for having worked in numerous areas of entertainment, as well as adopting a variety of styles and appearances throughout her six-decade-long career. Cher gained popularity in 1965 as one-half of the folk rock husband-wife duo Sonny & Cher after their song "I Got You Babe" peaked at number one on the US and UK charts. Together they sold 40 million records worldwide. Her solo career was established during the same time, with the top-ten singles "Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)" and "You Better Sit Down Kids". She became a television personality in the 1970s with her CBS shows; first ''The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour'', watched by over 30&n ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charla Baklayan Faddoul
Charla Baklayan Faddoul (born July 23, 1976) is an Armenian-American reality television personality who appeared on ''The Amazing Race 5'' and '' The Amazing Race: All-Stars'' television shows. Charla was born with achondroplasia, the most common form of dwarfism, and is 4' (1.22 m) tall. Her partner on ''The Amazing Race'' was her cousin Mirna Hindoyan. Early life and career Charla Baklayan was born on July 23, 1976, in Aleppo, Syria to Armenian parents, Garbis and Rosine Baklayan. Her family then immigrated to the United States in 1978. Charla is a graduate of Dulaney High School and Towson University with a degree in Business Management. ''The Amazing Race'' The Amazing Race 5 On the audition tape for The Amazing Race, Charla lifted weights and even carried her teammate on her shoulders to prove her physical strength. During the actual show, Charla carried a 55-pound side of beef, blocked five slap shots by a professional hockey player, ate one kilogram (2.2 lb) of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ed Alberian
Edwin Haig Alberian (January 21, 1920March 31, 1997) was a stage and television actor and entertainer who began his career in off-Broadway and Broadway productions, and moved into the nascent television industry, where his work was oriented to children's programming and clowning. Alberian played the Clarabell the Clown for public appearances and on the television show ''Howdy Doody'' appeared as Professor Gusbags, as well other characters such as Doaky the Clown, on ''Let's Have Fun'' and ''The Beachcomber Bill Show''. Alberian was frequently asked to do the original live performances of animated or promotional characters. Projects in which he worked include appearances as Bozo and in ''The Banana Splits''. He was also the side-kick and chaperone, Sir Clacky Wack, to Sunbeam Bakeries mascot Little Miss Sunbeam. In these numerous roles he often played master of ceremonies at variety shows and fundraisers and was introduced to many prominent figures, including President Truman. In ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Davit Gharibyan
Davit Gharibyan (Armenian: Դավիթ Ղարիբյան; born May 29, 1990 in Yerevan, Armenia) is an Armenian model, actor, director, host and publisher in music networks. Biography Davit Gharibyan was born on May 29, 1990 in Yerevan, Armenia. On 2007 he has graduated Khachatur Abovyan's number second school. Next to it he studied at State Engineering University of Armenia, as an engineer. On 2010 he also has graduated from Advances Academy of Yerevan of economical management, as a finances and credit specialist, as well as has graduated Yerevan State Song theatre, as a presenter and announcer of Shows. In 2011 he is doing his Master at Pedagogical University, as a director. Topic of the thesis was: "National Costumes in Mass Theatrical Celebrations." On the 2013 is taken on as an applicant at the Art Institute of NAS RA on specialty "Fine art, decorative and applied arts, design." Career He was invited as a juri of beauty contests, took part in several films and music video clip ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iron Chef America
''Iron Chef America'' is an American cooking show based on Fuji Television's ''Iron Chef'', and is the second American adaptation of the series, following the failed ''Iron Chef USA'' that aired in 2001. The show is produced by Food Network, which also carried a dubbed version of the original ''Iron Chef''. Like the original Japanese program, the program is a culinary game show. In each episode, a new challenger chef competes against one of the resident "Iron Chefs" in a one-hour cooking competition based on a secret ingredient or ingredients, and sometimes theme. The show is presented as a successor to the original ''Iron Chef'', as opposed to being a remake. The Chairman is portrayed by actor and martial artist Mark Dacascos, who is introduced as the nephew of the original Japanese chairman Takeshi Kaga. The commentary is provided solely by Alton Brown and Kevin Brauch is the floor reporter. The music is written by composer Craig Marks, who released the soundtrack titled "I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Geoffrey Zakarian
Geoffrey Zakarian (born July 25, 1959) is an American chef, restaurateur, television personality and author. He is the executive chef of several restaurants in New York City, Atlantic City and Miami. Gillespie, Nick and Amanda Winkler (2013-11-25Iron Chef Geoff Zakarian Talks Food, Freedom, and the Future of American Cuisine '' Reason.com'' He is featured on several television programs on the Food Network, including '' Chopped'' and ''The Next Iron Chef'' on which, in 2011, he won the right to join '' Iron Chef America''. Early life and education Zakarian was born July 25, 1959, in Worcester, Massachusetts, to an Armenian-American father, musician George Zakarian, and a Polish-American mother, Viola (née Hekowicz). He has a sister, Virginia, and brother, George. He graduated from Burncoat High School in 1977. He earned a degree in economics from Worcester State University, and then went to France, where he decided to be a chef. He began his culinary career with an associate ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
George Duran
George Duran (born January 13, 1975) is an Armenian-American chef and entertainer who is currently a spokesman in commercials for Hunt's tomatoes. He also became host of TLC's ''Ultimate Cake Off'' in its second season. Biography Duran was born George Kevork Guldalian in Caracas, Venezuela, to parents of Armenian descent originating from Lebanon. They later immigrated to the United States where they became naturalized Americans. Duran attended New York University, majoring in Communications Studies. It was there where he began to pursue his interests of television and radio production. Hosting the ''HYE Time'' radio show on WNYU, he won an award for Best Radio Talk Show at the National Association of College Broadcasters in 1996. Duran continued in radio, working as an on-air personality for comedy segments at WPLJ in New York. He moved on to WABC radio in 1999 where he produced and performed more comedy sketches. In 2000, Duran moved into television, working in production on t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Armenian Businesspeople
This is a list of Armenian business people. Aerospace and aviation * Eduardo Eurnekian, owner of airports in Argentina, and Yerevan Airport * Artem Mikoyan, founder of Mikoyan, MiG * Mikhail Pogosyan, CEO of Sukhoi Design Bureau, and MiG Russian fighter jets manufacturer Banking, finance, insurance and investment banking Russia * Ruben Aganbegyan, CEO of Russia of Renaissance Capital, president of Micex * Ashot Egiazaryan, banker; deputy of the Russian State Duma * Samvel Karapetyan, founder and President of Tashir Group United States * Charles A. Agemian, former Executive Vice President of Chase Manhattan Bank * Granger K. Costikyan, longtime partner of Brown Brothers Harriman * Richard Donchian, pioneer Wall Street financier * Mary Ellen Iskenderian, CEO and President of Women's World Banking and former senior executive of World Bank * Steven A. Kandarian, former Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer of MetLife * Paul Kazarian, hedge fund manager * K ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Armenian Women Artists
This is a list of women artists who were born in Armenia or whose artworks are closely associated with that country. A * Lusik Aguletsi (1946–2018), Soviet Armenian painter *Maide Arel (1907–1997) Turkish-born Armenian cubist painter * Mariam Aslamazyan (1907–2006), painter *Eranuhi Aslamazyan (1910–1998), painter B * Sonia Balassanian (born 1942), painter, sculptor, installation artist, curator * Zabelle C. Boyajian (1873–1957), painter, writer * Lavinia Bazhbeuk-Melikyan (1922–2005), Soviet-Armenian painter * Zuleika Bazhbeuk-Melikyan (born 1939), painter * Zabelle C. Boyajian (1873–1957), painter and writer C * Tatev Chakhian (born 1992), Armenian-born Polish visual artist, poet D * Nelly Danielyan (born 1978), painter G *Ada Gabrielyan (born 1941), painter * Nona Gabrielyan (born 1944), Armenian-born German sculptor and educator * Mari Gerekmezyan (1913–1947), Armenian-Turkish sculptor *Regina Ghazaryan (1915–1999), painter *Stella Grigoryan (born 198 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
