I am also in a feature called Breaking Fast. Doueiri Mika was born on August 18, 1983 in Beirut, Lebanon. Nader was born in Connecticut to Lebanese immigrants and was raised to speak both Arabic and English. Best known for her work in the movie Step Up and being married to the beautiful man known as Channing Tatum, Jenna Dewans father is of Lebanese-Polish descent and her mother is of German-English descent. After several roles, he landed a spot in the ensemble drama Syriana (2005), earning him the Special Award for Arabs in The International Cinema at the Cairo International Film Festival. I didn't know who to talk to. When I saw these gay parts, I saw I could put love in them and make the LGBTQ+ community look loving. She has since gone on to co-star in sitcoms such as Mulaney (2014), Scream Queens (2015), People of Earth (2016), and New Girl . He is best-known in the West for playing the role of the Muslim military general Saladin in Ridley Scott's 2005 film Kingdom of Heaven. When I'm on a set, I'm playing pretend. Her biography has been translated into 29 different languages. American actress Saldana may be more in touch with her Dominican and Puerto Rican roots, but she has definitely notedher Lebanese ancestry as well. Nader is an American politician, activist and lawyer who previously ran for president of the United States. I'm interested in the truth and infusing love so the audience is inspired by the truth, even when vulnerability is not pretty. Lee Majdoub was born on May 31, 1982 in Tripoli, Lebanon. Greater stardom came for playing Neo in the science fiction series The Matrix, beginning in 1999. They have one child. For Americans of Lebanese descent, he is Mohammad Hassan Yachteen, a native of Lebanon and the first actor to portray the role of the bad guy" in Hollywood. Elie Samaha was born on May 10, 1955 in Beirut, Lebanon. Michael Karim Malarkey (born 21 June 1983) is a British-American actor and musician. I think people don't see what a loving community the LGBTQ+ community is. Razane Jammal is British-Lebanese actress and model. He had his breakthrough role in the science fiction comedy Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989), and he reprised his role in its sequels. At 18 years old, Mario Kassar made his first film. Can you talk about what you have gone through as a gay man? Jesus is usually played by white, blond-haired, blue-eyed actors. By Mark McPherson Begin Slideshow Hollywood Stars Middle Eastern Actors Hollywood Arab Stars Arab Roots Celebrities With Arab Roots Jane Fonda Campaigns to Save 'Our Brethren in The Ocean' Bruce Willis Has Frontotemporal Dementia, Condition Worsens He portrays 'Wally' who joins a road trip with his partner 'Frank' (Bettany) and his niece ' Kida Khodr Ramadan was born on October 8, 1976 in Beirut, Lebanon. Yasmine Al Massri is an international actress, contemporary artist and dancer. I got backlash from [the] gay community because I said, "I'm a bottom and a total bottom." He is an actor and composer, known for Project Blue Book (2019), The Oath (2018) and The Vampire Diaries (2009). (2011) and Selena Gomez: Hands to Myself (2015). After starring in several Egyptian productions, he landed his first major Hollywood role as Sherif Ali in David Leans grand epic Lawrence of Arabia (1962), earning him an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor. How are Arab Americans represented in the world of showbiz? He is a cinematographer and actor, known for Mulholland Drive (2001), The Menu (2022) and The Good Lord Bird (2020). Ahead of this weekend's OUTShine film festival, actor Haaz Sleiman discusses his life and career with Out. How does it feel? The Lebanese/Mexican actress is also a producer, and own her own company,Ventanarosa, which produced a movie that made it to the Cannes Film Festival as Mexico's entry for foreign film. She is an actress and director, known for Where Do We Go Now? Omar Sharif. Born in Beirut, Lebanon, his family moved to Madrid, Spain, when he was three years old. Now that is quite the exotic mix! Since then, Abraham hasnt stopped acting, loading up his resume with plenty of television and movie roles. First he landed in New York 1983, from there he flew to California. Following several box office failures, Reeves's performance in the horror film The Devil's Advocate (1997) was well received. The sexy Avatar starlet was born in the Dominican Republic, but has admitted to MBC that she is part Lebanese and enjoys Lebanese cooking. He portrays 'Wally' who joins a road trip with his partner 'Frank' (Bettany) and his niece ' Kida Khodr Ramadan was born on October 8, 1976 in Beirut, Lebanon. 8-Rima FakihSpeaking of beautiful Lebanese women, here is one who actually won the Miss America Pageant in 2010. Shortly thereafter, he moved to Los Angeles in the mid 1970s to begin his career as filmmakers. 1. She died on October 26, 1965 in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. It was difficult, but it's "our" story. The pantheon dataset contains 9,996 Actors, 9 of which were born in Lebanon. He got his excellent sense of humor from his father, and went on to perform at local clubs and resorts until he was featured in an HBO special. This list may not reflect recent changes . W yallaaaaa! Of course, I want to be a role model and inspire gay kids. 21st-century Lebanese male actors (29 P) Lebanese male actors by medium (4 C) 0-9. There's so much love in it. Fort Lauderdale's LGBTQ+ film festival, on October 20. I've enjoyed the gay roles I've played because these are exciting times for the LGBTQ+ community. Opportunity knocked on his door while he was visiting one of his brothers who was living in Montreal. He is best known for portraying Ashur on the Starz TV series Spartacus. Owner of Arab American Casting and MENASA Actor. While attending high school, however, she was Teri Hatcher is an American actress, writer, presenter, and former NFL cheerleader. There are exceptions, but it forces you to understand love on a deeper level. A Joseph Azar (singer) Aziz Abdo C Mohamad Chamas D Tyler De Nawi K Adel Karam M Mounir Maasri Mahmoud Mabsout N Abdel Salam Al Nabulsy R Jenna Dewan Her film-making career began in 2007 after the release of her debut film, Caramel, which premiered at the Cannes 2007 Film Festival. She is an actress and producer, known for Ararat (2002), Exotica (1994) and The Captive (2014). OLJ / By Pauline M. KARROUM, in Washington, 10 October 2019 14:08, Lackteen in the role of an Indian. His family moved to Sweden in 1987 and settled in rebro. Lebanon has given birth to some great movie actors and actresses over the years, many of who have gone on to star in comedies, dramas, horror movies and more. Vincent Heneine has also played in pieces from the classical repertoire to the theater. 7-ShakiraShakira Mebarak was born to a Lebanese father and a Spanish-Italian mother and my guess is that she gets her hot dance moves from the Lebanese side of the family. The world needs to understand Arab culture to get a better sense of why it is the way it is, rather than judge it. Ali decided to broadened his horizons Alia Shawkat was born in Riverside, California, to Dina Burke and actor Tony Shawkat. 2-Vince VaughnYes, the Wedding Crashers star has Lebanese roots and they come from his paternal grandmother. He is known for His Only Son (2023), Teleat Rohi (Drop Dead Diva) (2019), and Saabe' Gaar (2017). read Gabriel Yared stopped his law studies at the age of 20 to work as a professional music composer. Fakih was born in Lebanon but moved to the States when she was 8 years old. She quickly rose up from small films to the larger productions of Body of Lies (2008) and Exodus: Gods and Kings (2014). 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She directed three films, including Sois belle et tais-toi (1981). She is an actress, known for The Swimmers (2022), My Favorite Fabric (2018) and Unforgettable Memory of a Friend (2018). By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Private Policy and Terms of Use. The Lebanese American born in February 10, 1993, is also known as Mia Callista. The Lebanese American born in February 10, 1993, is also known as Mia Callista. Amal Clooney was born on February 3, 1978 in Beirut, Lebanon. more. She is an actress, known for Andrea Chenier (1955), The Big Night (1959) and The Red and the Black (1954). He was recently the lead in the psychological drama Busters Mal Heart (2017) and is set to appear next year as Freddie Mercury in the Queen biopic Bohemian Rhapsody. In 1975, with the firm support of his family, he fled his homeland due to the rapidly developing Civil War. It's not fair that I'm not getting those opportunities. Delphine Claire Beltiane Seyrig (French: [si]; 10 April 1932 15 October 1990) was a Lebanese-born French stage and film actress, a film director and a feminist. Sadly, however, Kasem passed away in June 2014. Although he is primarily known as an actor, Mitri has co-hosted along with Nancy Iskandar, the Crazy Science show, an hour long family show filled . She is an actress, known for Special Operations (2007), The Criminal (2009) and Al Hayba (2017). He is known for His Only Son (2023), Teleat Rohi (Drop Dead Diva) (2019), and Saabe' Gaar (2017). I watched it again and it's both charming and chilling. With Cookie in Dorfman in Love, I showed there are straight men who are thoughtful. The following people are considered by Pantheon to be the most legendary Lebanese Actors of all time. He diligently sent his works to all the world's festivals for short films. At 17, Yachteen made his first appearance in a film by Frank Crane. He has been acting in both comedies as well as action movies. She is widely known for her collaborations with her husband, filmmaker Atom Egoyan. Joseph's Abbe Hassan is an Award winning Swedish Director and Producer of Lebanese descent. Encouraged by the Ziad Doueiri (born in 1963) is a Lebanese-born cinematographer, film director and writer. Nour El-Refai was born on November 14, 1987 in Lebanon. He enjoyed the experience and decided to pursue acting when he returned to the United States, first starting out in New York and then moving to California. We are not allowed the fullness to be human. Keanu Charles Reeves ( kee-AH-noo; born September 2, 1964) is a Canadian actor. He has been married to Nadine Lewington since June 6, 2009. He was previously married to Tia Carrere. Tarabay was born in Beirut, Lebanon to a large family. to documentaries (Mysteries of Egypt) to adventure pictures (Hidalgo). His television career started with small roles on The Colbert Report and Portlandia before becoming a leading regular on the tech comedy Silicon Valley. 5. Would Mohammad Yachteen have appreciated this renewed interest? Her biggest break yet was when she starred in the first of the Step Up series, Step Up (2006) as Nora Clark. Lackteen played a Native American in the movie. Lebanese Americans Total population 504,000 (ancestry unknown) 0.16% of total population (2007) [1] Regions with significant populations Michigan, California, New York, Florida, Ohio, Massachusetts, Texas, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Arizona, New Jersey, Washington Languages American English, Arabic, Aramaic, French, and Armenian Religion Michael performed in children's Jade Hassoun was born on February 18, 1991 in Lebanon. Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll was born on February 2, 1977 in Barranquilla, Colombia to Nidia del Carmen Mebarak (ne Ripoll Torrado) & William Alberto Mebarak Chadid. He is a Lebanese cultural icon, and is often called the "Voice of Lebanon". Peter Macdissi is an actor and producer who can be seen in the comedy-drama film "Uncle Frank," written and directed by Alan Ball. And he would continue to appear in many films, from comedies (Top Secret!) Her first job was hosting a pop music program on the national Lebanese radio station called "Marsipulami got blue eyes." There are so many things we're ashamed about. Paula Abdul grew up in the San Fernando Valley, California. Lebanese actors are as talented, good-looking, and hard-working as the rest of them. She is considered one of Lebanon's most famous and successful singers, and one of the best-known artists in the Arab world. If I have a queer niece or nephew, I want to be there for them. Raised in a well-to-do Catholic home, Hayek attended a . Her career began at the young Actor | This guy ran for President of the United States 7 TIMES and will be running for the 8th time in 2016 for the Green party, as usual. They have three children. At the age of 18, during the Lebanese civil war, Ziad leaves Lebanon to study in the US. After graduating in 1980, she started college at Cal State-Northridge, majoring in TV and Steven Paul Jobs was born on 24 February 1955 in San Francisco, California, to students Abdul Fattah Jandali and Joanne Carole Schieble who were unmarried at the time and gave him up for adoption. Ziyad Baroud & Thomas Lennon This Lebanese ex-minister and lawyer looks exactly like the Hollywood actor! "No doubt, Mouallem said. His biography has been translated into 22 different languages. Golshifteh Farahani His parents are Vernon Vaughn, a salesman and character actor, and Sharon Vaughn (ne Sharon Eileen DePalmo), a real-estate agent and stockbroker. Jalla!". His interest in the dramatic arts led him to the prestigious " Acting School" in Tel-Aviv, where he graduated in the year 2000. He is an actor and producer, known for Man from Beirut (2019), 4 Blocks (2017) and Kanun (2018). Yachteen quickly figured out that his skin color, facial features, gestures and accent would help him in the profession. We're at a time where we can change the conversation, claim our place in this world, and define how we should be perceived. Carlos Azar (Image via Twitter) He also acted in other films, such as The Pony Express in 1925 and The Three Musketeers in 1935. Mouallem told LOrient-Le Jour (OLJ) that there are several reasons for this lack of acknowledgement. Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll was born on February 2, 1977 in Barranquilla, Colombia to Nidia del Carmen Mebarak (ne Ripoll Torrado) & William Alberto Mebarak Chadid. Kumail Nanjiani Interestingly, her father has Lebanese origins and hails from the city of Baabdat. He is a director and writer, known for Madonna: Truth or Dare (1991), W.E. He studied with Henri Dutilleux and Maurice Ohana. I'm not going to just play a terrorist. She entered the field of acting as a guest of honor in the movie Bahr Al Nojoum in 2008, and in 2009 she was chosen to star in the movie Dokan Shehata, which was directed by Khaled Youssef. He is a music artist and actor, known for Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping (2016), Charlie's Angels (2019) and Aladdin (2019). He was previously married to Tia Carrere. I'd tell them, "Just be yourself." He is a composer and actor, known for Hardcore Henry (2015), Body of Lies (2008) and Bug (2006). She then continued on to play roles in huge shows and movies such asFriends (1994), Wild Wild West (1999), Frida(2002), Badidas (2006), Grown Ups (2010), andThe Hummingbird Project (2018) to name a few. They have two children. When the government is not protecting you, it becomes more challenging. People were killing gay people and trans people in 2017, and it was that and my frustration [at] feeling [that] I disrespected myself. she managed to land the voice-acting role of the Arabic version of Lara Croft in the 2013 video game Tomb Raider. Tony had roles in major motion pictures likeMen in Black(1997) andMen in Black II(2002). A Pakistan-American, Kumail rose from the ranks of a comedian to become one of the youngest, busiest and most notable Middle Eastern comedy actors. She is an actress and composer, known for Mega Python vs. Gatoroid (2011), Jetsons: The Movie (1990) and Mega Piranha (2009). "The Americans never put forward any biography about him. Born and raised in New Hampshire, Michael grew up doing neighborhood magic shows and community theater. The Mexican-American actress, producer and former model has Lebanese paternal grandparents. Experienced Sound Recordist and Boom Operator with a demonstrated history of working in the motion pictures and film industry. Born from an Assyrian, F. Murray Abraham worked his way up from tiny roles as taxi drivers and car mechanics to the award winning actor he is today. They came to me and said, "He's a terrorist." and being married to the beautiful man known as Channing Tatum, Jenna Dewans father is of Lebanese-Polish descent and her mother is of German-English descent. Salma Hayek Actress | Frida Salma Hayek was born on September 2, 1966 in Coatzacoalcos, Mexico. He is being recognized with the festival's Vanguard Award for being one of the few visible gay, Muslim, Arab-American men in Hollywood. She studied accounting and at the end of the month of Nov. 1993 began working in the field of "Modelanj" she was the first fashion show she shared in was in the season of Christmas for a number of fashion designers, also appeared in the announcement of a washing powders and which was filmed in Rita Hayek is a graduate of the National Institute of Fine Arts of the Lebanese University. Robot, garnering himself an Emmy award among other nominations. By signing up, you agree to our Terms and conditions and privacy policy. She was previously married to Ben George and Bulmaro Garcia. Born in Beirut, Lebanon, his family moved to Madrid, Spain, when he was three years old. He is a producer and actor, known for Battlefield Earth (2000), The Art of War (2000) and Get Carter (2000). Tarabay was born in Beirut, Lebanon to a large family. Actor, director, producer, he directed his first short film "Talion" in 2001. Her beauty might be one of the elements that put her in the limelight, however it's her talent that kept her Natasha Hovey was born on June 13, 1967 in Beirut, Lebanon. We judge and shame. Her Swiss mother, Hermine De Saussure, was an adept of Nadine Labaki was born on February 18, 1974 in Beirut, Lebanon. 3. He is an actor, known for The Hidden (1987), Flashdance (1983) and The Terminal (2004). Sleiman's best-known characters -- Tarek, the drummer in, Of course, I want to be a role model and inspire gay kids. Are there racists? It was genuine. Her biography has been translated into 35 different languages. For Americans of Lebanese descent, he is Mohammad Hassan Yachteen, a native of Lebanon and the first actor to portray the role of the "bad guy" in Hollywood. He is an actor and composer, known for Project Blue Book (2019), The Oath (2018) and The Vampire Diaries (2009). 3. I just want to enlighten and empower and inspire, show the truth of humanity, not just gay and Arab, but bigger than all of that. She attended Van Nuys High School, where she was senior class president and head cheerleader. She takes her Middle Eastern roots from her grandmother who was Syrian. Born in Wisconsin to an American motherand a Lebanese father, who immigrated from the Middle Eastern country at 10 years of age. Omar Sharif As Lebanese, we are always proud to announce the shocking news when we coincidentally discover that someone is of Lebanese descent. I had no role models, no gay family members. (This article was originally published in French in L'Orient-Le Jour on the 7th of October), Mohammad Yachteen, lun des premiers mchants arabes de Hollywood. Vaughns grandmother actually comes from the Saba family of Innabet. Her most recognisable movie role is probably the. The actor was not part of the Arab-American circle nor the Syrian-Lebanese Association. The blond bombshell was born in Colombia to a Spanish mother and a Lebanese father. 20 Celebrities You Never Knew Were Lebanese. The 5-foot, 10-inch beauty was a Wilhelmina model in the 1970s, giving it up to go to work for Buffalo-area Congressman Jack Kemp. The actress Wendie Malick was born in Buffalo, New York, in 1950 and attended Ohio Wesleyan University, from which she graduated in 1972. Nadine Nassib Njeim is Lebanese-Tunissian actress (Lebanese father and Tunissian mother) and a Formar Miss Lebanon from 2004 to 2005, started her career when she was only 16 years old. Her maternal grandfather, Paul Burke, was also an actor. She has been married to George Clooney since September 27, 2014. RIP Shaggy. Shakira Mebarak was born to a Lebanese father and a Spanish-Italian mother and my guess is that she gets her hot dance moves from the Lebanese side of the family. She was last seen as the romantic lead in Jim Jarmuschs drama Paterson (2016) and the sea witch Shansa in Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales (2017). She is known for Superstore (2015), The 15:17 to Paris (2018) and Modern Family (2009). List contains film actors like Joana Hadjithomas and Mohamad Chamas. To enjoy unlimited access to all LOrient Today content, subscribe. He is married to Stacey Joly. He died on October 24, 1982 in Los Angeles, California, With a smile that melts the hearts and looks that catch any eye, Lebanese actress Nour made quite an impression on the audience from her first roles in Egyptian films, TV series and plays. While still in his early teens, three of his animated films were finalists in two Lovely and sultry brunette Jo Collins was born Janet Canoy on August 5, 1945 in Lebanon, Oregon. Outcaught up with the actor prior to OUTShine to talk about his life, career, and being a gay Arab role model, as well as his famous coming out video. RELATED | Olympic Gold Medalist Kerron Clement Comes Out As Gay, What Its Like to Be a Gay Arab Actor in Hollywood. He is an actor and producer, known for The Last Boy Scout (1991), Ice Cream (2003) and The Favorite (1989). Her biography has been translated into 15 different languages. Speaking of beautiful Lebanese women, here is one who actually won the Miss America Pageant in 2010. 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