1. Talal Mardini (1980)

Movie Actor

Movie actor who appeared in the thriller Psycho in 2018. He has more than 1.6 million followers on his talal.mardini Instagram account.

2. George Wassouf (1961)

Syrian Singer And Has A Lebanese

Syrian singer who has released over thirty albums since 1984, including Dol Mush Habayib.

3. Zeina Yazigi (1968)

Journalist

Syrian journalist, reporter, and television anchor who is best recognized for having hosted the weekly political based program Tahta Al-Daw on the Al Arabiya network. She is also known for her...

4. Nizar Qabbani (1923)

Syrian Poet

Syrian poet and diplomat known for 100 Love Letters, Poems Against the Law, and other works. He published more than thirty books of poetry over the course of his career;...

5. Kaysar Dadour (1989)

Reality Star

Reality television star who is known for appearing on Big Brother Brasil 18 as a contestant. He was runner up in the series finale and made it through the 12 weeks on...

6. Farrah Yousef (1989)

Pop Singer

Syrian singer known for her time on season two of Arab Idol in 2013, where she finished in second place. She's also known for performing the songs "Mama," "Al Amimi,"...

7. Ali Ahmad Said (1930)

Poet

Ali Ahmad Said is a famous Poet, who was born on January 1, 1930 in Syria. Syrian poet and author known by the pen name of Adonis (alternately, Adunis) and...

8. Hafez al-Assad (1930)

President Of Syria 1970–2000

Syrian Ba'ath politician who served as Prime Minister of Syria from 1970 to 1971 and President of Syria from 1971 to 2000. He seized power in 1970.

9. Mustafa Tlass (1932)

Syrian Politician

Syrian politician and senior military officer who most notably was Syria's Minister of Defense from 1972 to 2004.

10. Sherin's Beauty (2004)

YouTube Star

Sherin's Beauty is a famous YouTube Star, who was born on February 2, 2004 in Syria. Social media phenomenon and beauty guru who has published challenge, vlog and comedy videos...

11. Kinda Alloush (1982)

Actress

Syrian actress who is known for her appearances in a variety of different television series and films. She is best known for her appearance as the character Dareen in the...

12. Asma al-Assad (1975)

Investment Banker; First Lady Of

British-Syrian political figure who became the First Lady of Syria after she married President of Syria Bashar al-Assad in 2000.

13. Ghassan Massoud (1958)

Syrian Actor

Syrian screen actor known for his role as Saladin in the 2005 Ridley Scott film Kingdom of Heaven. He also appeared in Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End and...

14. Bassem Yakhour (1971)

Syrian Actor

TV actor known for appearing in Syrian and Egyptian television and films. He played Joudeh on the hit TV comedy De'ah Da'iah, which ran from 2008 to 2010. He is also...

15. Dima Khatib (1971)

Syrrian Journalist

Correspondent, producer, and Latin America Bureau Chief for the Al Jazeera network who made history as the first Arab correspondent to be based in Latin America.

16. Yusra Mardini (1998)

Swimmer

Syrian professional swimmer who is recognized for having been a member of the Refugee Olympic Athletes Team. She competed in the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, as...

17. Muhammed Faris (1951)

Syrian Cosmonaut

Syrian Air Force pilot and cosmonaut with the Soviet Interkosmos space program. He was the second Arab and the first Syrian citizen to travel to space.

18. Ali Farzat (1951)

Syrian Cartoonist

Syrian political cartoonist who was known to be Head of the Arab Cartoonists' Association.

19. Abbas al-Noury (1952)

Syrian Television Actor

Syrian actor who is best known for his role on the television series, Bab al-Hara 1 and 2.

20. Haya Maraachli (1994)

TV Actress

Television star who has become known for her roles in Syrian shows like School of Love and Collar Girls. 

21. Bashar al-Assad (1965)

Syrian President

President of Syria who took power in 2000 after the death of his father. He has ruled his country as a dictator and has used his army to kill thousands...

22. Nesreen Tafesh (1982)

TV Actress

Actress who broke out with her performance as Subeh on the series Rabia Cortoba and has since starred on shows like Saher Asahraa and Hikayat Alghouroub. She is also a singer who has found...

23. Emarat Rezk (1985)

Syrian Actor

Syrian actress who became known for her role in the television series Bab al-Hara 3, 4, and 5.

24. Samer Ismail (1985)

Tv Actor

Syrian actor who played the role of Faris in the 2018 film On Borrowed Time.He also played the part of Mussa in the 2016 movie The Worthy. 

25. Ghada Shouaa (1972)

Syrian Heptathlete

Syrian Olympian who won the first gold medal for Syria in the Heptathlon at the 1996 Summer Olympic Games.

26. Saria Al Sawwas (1990)

World Music Singer

Syrian singer known for her traditional arabic style. She has released nearly half a dozen albums since her musical debut.

27. Rouwaida Attieh (1982)

Syrian Musician

Syrian vocalist who gained famed thats to being the first runner-up on the first season of Super Star.

28. Shahed Ballan (1988)

TV Show Host

Syrian TV host living in Dubai who is best known for hosting the Hamsa Show on MBC1. 

29. Wael Sharaf (1977)

Tv Actor

Most well known for his portrayal of Moataz in the long-running series Bab Al-Hara.

30. Hussein Al Deek (1984)

World Music Singer

Syrian singer who became a sensation in the Arab world with singles like "ElDonia Zghereh," "Ma7laki" and "Malyoun Bhebbik." He is known for his collaborations with famous Arab artists like Talal...

31. Rasha Rizk (1976)

World Music Singer

Singer best known as a member of the popular jazz and Arabic fusion band Itar Shame3. She is also famous for singing the song "Mreyte Ya Mreyte" from the soundtrack for...

32. Kinda Hanna (1984)

TV Actress

Syrian television and film actress who is best recognized for her work on the series Bab Al-Hara. 

33. Avraam Russo (1969)

Russian Singer

Singer who shot to stardom with "Daleko Daleko," his Russian-language cover of the Arabic hit "Tamally Maak." He has gone on to release several platinum records, including Tonight (2002) and Obruchalnaya (2006).

34. Hayla Ghazal (1995)

YouTube Star

Beauty and lifestyle guru best known for her Hayla TV YouTube channel, where she's gained more than 9 million subscribers. She founded the bridal and evening gown shop Hayla Couture.

35. Sami Zayn (1984)

Wrestler

Also known by his real name Rami Sebei and by his ring name El Generico, he joined the WWE in 2013. He won a WWE NXT Championship in 2014.

36. Taim Hasan (1976)

Syrian Actor

Movie and television actor who rose to fame for his roles in Saladin (2001), The Waiting (2006) and King Farouk (2007). The latter role earned him a Gold Medal in...

37. Abed Fahed (1964)

Tv Actor

Syrian actor who is known for his impersonations as well as roles in different Syrian television programs. He is most recognized for his roles on the series Difficult Steps and...

38. Bakri Tarab (1985)

Syrian Footballer

Bakri Tarab is a Syrian football player who is currently playing for Najaf FC in the Iraqi Premier League.

39. Azza Attoura (1974)

A Syrian Female Kick Boxer

Azza Attoura is a Syrian female kick boxer. She is a world champion in kickboxing and Muay Thai and has even won seven international. She was born on 6 October...

40. Ibrahim Alma (1991)

Footballer

Ibrahim Alma is a Syrian footballer. He plays for Al-Shorta which competes in the Syrian Premier League the top division in Syria.

41. Mohamad Jaamour (1991)

Syrian Footballer

Mohamad Jaamour is a Syrian footballer. He currently plays for Al-Karamah which competes in the Syrian Premier League the top division in Syria. He plays as a midfielder wearing...

42. Wessam Salamana (1985)

Syrian Boxer

ssam Salamana is a Syrian boxer who competes as a bantamweight. At the 2012 Summer Olympics he was defeated in the heats of the Men's bantamweight by Kanat Abutalipov.

43. Muhammad El Majzoub (1991)

Syrian Musician

Muhammad El Majzoub is a Syrian singer who in 2007 won the second series of The X Factor XSeer Al Najah the Arab version of the The X Factor....

44. Nadim Sabagh (1985)

Syrian Footballer

Nadim Sabagh is a Syrian footballer. He currently plays for Arbil which competes in the Iraqi Premier League the top division in Iraq. He plays as a defender wearing...

45. Firas Al Ali (1985)

Syrian Footballer

s Al Ali is a Syrian footballer who currently plays for Al-Sheikh Hussein FC in Jordan.

46. Hassan Abbas (1974)

Syrian Footballer

Hassan Abbas is a retired professional Syrian football midfielder who last played for Al-Karamah in the Syrian Premier League the top division in Syria. Abbas's career began in the...

47. Wael Ayan (1985)

Syrian Footballer

Ayan is a Syrian footballer. He currently plays for Najran SC which competes in the Saudi Professional League the top division in Saudi Arabia. He plays as a midfielder...

48. Fadi Beko (1991)

Footballer

Beko is a Syrian footballer who plays for Al-Kamel Al-Wafi in Oman.

49. Mohammed Al Wakid (1985)

Syrian Footballer

Mohammed Al Wakid is a Syrian footballer. He currently plays for Baghdad which competes in the Iraqi Premier League the top division in Iraq. He plays as a forward.

50. Naser Al Sebai (1985)

Footballer

Naser Al Sebai is a Syrian footballer. He currently plays for Putra Samarinda defender.