1. Maria Taktouk (1999)

Family Member

Daughter of Daniella Semaan and property tycoon Elie Taktouk. Her parents married in 1997 before separating in 2011. She has amassed a sizable social media presence, and particularly on Instagram, where...

2. Charbel Makhluf (1828)

Lebanese Maronite Monk And Saint

Nineteenth-century Lebanese priest, ascetic, and Maronite monk. He was canonized in 1977 by Pope Paul VI.

3. Adam B (1987)

World Music Singer

Lebanese singer who's known for his hit albums Adam youghanni Tarab, El hawa, Haflet Coral Betsh, Haza Ana, and Adam Yoghane Le Zekra. He has 1.1 million followers on Instagram.

4. Cyril Kamar (1980)

Pop Singer

Lebanese-Canadian singer and songwriter who rose to fame under the professional moniker K-Maro. His 2004 single "Femme Like U" hit the number one position in 17 countries and achieved platinum...

5. Samira Kazan (1980)

Blogger

Founder of the popular Instagram account AlphaFoodie. She's known for her culinary experiments and her beautiful plant-based smoothies. She was featured on Vogue.com in December 2016.

6. samer mishreff (1980)

Stylist

Lebanese stylist who is known for specializing in bridal hair styles. He is the owner and creative director of Abed & Samer's Beauty salon in Beirut and shares both his...

7. May Chidiac (1964)

TV Show Host

Lebanese television journalist known for working at the Lebanese Broadcasting Corporation.

8. Youssef Mohamad (1980)

Lebanese Footballer

Nicknamed "Dodo," he made his professional debut in 1999 for Safa Sporting Club and first appeared internationally for Lebanon in 2000.

9. Christina Sawaya (1980)

Lebanese Model

Pageant contestant and TV host who has appeared on the Lebanese Broadcasting Corporation and hosted 2007 Miss Lebanon. She has over 220,000 followers on her christinasawayaofficial Instagram account.

10. Massari (1980)

R&b Singer

Lebanese pop singer who rose to fame by combining Middle Eastern songs with western R&B music. He won the Much Music Award for Best Pop Video for his single, "Be...

11. Ramy Ayach (1980)

Lebanese Musician

Lebanese songwriter, composer, and instrumentalist who has released seven albums, including Wel'ah and Albi Mal.

12. Abeer Nehme (1980)

Lebanese Musician

Lebanese singer and a musicologist who performs traditional Tarab music, Lebanese music, and Rahbani music.

13. Ibrahim Maalouf (1980)

French Musician

Trumpet player, composer, and teacher known for his work in the classical, jazz, and jazz-rock fusion genres. He released several studio albums, including Diachronism, Illusions, and Wind.

14. Rachel Maatouk Gebrayel (1989)

YouTube Star

Rachel Maatouk Gebrayel is a famous YouTube Star, who was born on December 22, 1989 in Lebanon. Makeup artist popular on YouTube where she teaches her more than 550,000 subscribers...

15. Tony Baroud (1968)

TV Show Host

Lebanese television host best known for his sports commentary work with the Lebanese Broadcasting Corporation. He is best known for his roles as commentator on the shows Iiktachafna Al Baroud,...

16. Nader Dada (1989)

Instagram Star

Fashion and lifestyle blogger as well as fashion consultant well regarded for his Instagram account which would earn 60,000 followers.

17. Nabila Nadim Awad (1989)

Journalist

Nabila Nadim Awad is a famous Journalist, who was born on October 12, 1989 in Lebanon. Journalist and entertainment news anchor who is recognized for her work with MTV Lebanon....

18. Pixelville (1989)

Photographer

Travel, landscape, and cityscape photographer well known for introducing new angles, in particular a lot of aerial shots, while capturing skylines of cities. She often takes photos from the rooftops...

19. Assaad Bou Mjahed (1996)

Illustrator

Illustrator, fashion designer, and pattern maker who is known for sharing his digital character sketches of celebrities through Instagram for his over 40,000 followers. He is also known for sharing his...

20. Mikhail Chamoun (1989)

Fashion Designer

Season two contestant of the fashion designing reality competition series Project Runway Middle East.

21. Mirna Tahan (1989)

Model

Model who's dramatic features have won her a huge following on Instagram. She has over 700,000 followers on Instagram. 

22. Alice Abdel Aziz (1989)

Reality Star

Reality star who became the star of Beirut based reality show, The Sisters, which has a strong resemblance to the American show Keeping Up with the Kardashians.

23. Julia Boutros (1968)

Lebanese Musician

Lebanese-Palestinian singer who rose to fame in the 1980s with her songs "Ghabet Shams El Haq" and "Wen el malaieen."

24. Wissam Saliba (1989)

Movie Actor

Lebanese actor and singer famous for his roles in films like 2014's Always Faithful 2016's The Extra. He received the Murex D'or for Lebanese Actor in 2016.

25. Zaven Kouyoumdjian (1970)

TV Show Host

A Lebanese talk show host of the program Sirée Wenfatahet, which has ranked consistently as one of the most popular TV shows in the Middle East since its inception.

26. Jeremy Shayne (1996)

Pop Singer

Avid social media user most popular on the live broadcasting network YouNow. He is also an aspiring singer and released a single called "Gone." 

27. Zaki Nassif (1918)

Lebanese Musician

A member of the Big Five who contributed to the creation and development of Radio Liban and Radio Orient during the 1940s and 1950s. In spite of his fame, he...

28. Ashley Fitness (1989)

Fitness Instructor

Fitness instructor who is known for her weight loss techniques and progress picture updates from her own weight loss journey. She shares fitness related content and work out techniques through...

29. Nasrallah Boutros Sfeir (1920)

Religious Leader

Nasrallah Boutros Sfeir is a famous Religious Leader, who was born on May 15, 1920 in Lebanon. Former leader of Lebanon’s largest Christian body, the Maronite Church, who served as...

30. Feryal Fayad (1989)

Instagram Star

Social media star who has gained fame for her self-titled Instagram account. She has earned popularity for her glamorous modeling and fashion influencing.

31. Wadih El Safi (1921)

World Music Singer

Wadih El Safi is a famous World Music Singer, who was born on November 1, 1921 in Lebanon. Lebanese singer, songwriter, and actor known as the Voice of Lebanon. According...

32. Kazem Chamas (1996)

Pop Singer

One-fifth of the boyband The 5, who rose to fame as finalists on the fourth season of the Arab X-Factor. They are known for their hit single "El Donia Shabab."...

33. Assi Rahbani (1923)

Lebanese Musician

Composer, musician, and producer who was one-half of the Rahbani Brothers. The other half was his brother Mansour Rahbani. The Rahbani Brothers became one of the most famous musical acts...

34. Laila Abdallah (1996)

TV Actress

Prominent Lebanese actress who, as of 2015, had acted in 25 television series, 7 plays, and 2 movies.

35. Sabah (1927)

Actress

Known for her more than fifty popular music albums and for her close to one hundred performances in films, this Lebanese star received The Dubai International Film Festival's Lifetime Achievement...

36. Elissa (1972)

World Music Singer

Elissa is a famous World Music Singer, who was born on October 27, 1972 in Lebanon. Passionate Arabic singer who released her first album, Baddy Doub, in 1999. She would...

37. Joseph Taktouk (2003)

Family Member

Social sensation who earned his following as the son of Instagram star Daniella Semaan and businessman Elie Taktouk.

38. Malcolm Kerr (1931)

Non-fiction Author

The father of NBA champion Steve Kerr, he was a well known expert on the Middle East. His scholarly works include The Elusive Peace in the Middle East (1975) and...

39. Jessy Kassem (2003)

TikTok Star

Lebanese TikTok star known for her fashion, beauty and lip-synching skills. She has amassed 1.2 million followers on her TikTok. She posts fashion and outfit photography on her Instagram account.

40. Leen El Hayek (2003)

Pop Singer

Competitor on the reality television series La Voz Kids Arab (The Voice Kids: Ahla Sawt) in 2016 who would become the champion of the inaugural season. 

41. Carole Karam (2003)

Instagram Star

Social media star who has gained fame for her carol.lyx Instagram account. She has risen to massive popularity for her original dancing and shuffling freestyles.

42. Nour Younes (2003)

TikTok Star

Lip sync and dance content creator who is known for sharing short form videos on her eponymous TikTok account. 

43. Ghida Ismail (2004)

TikTok Star

Content creator on TikTok behind the account ghiidzz. She has earned more than 550,000 fans with her mix of lip-sync, comedy, beauty and vlog videos.

44. Omar Karami (1934)

Lebanese Politician

Between the early 1990s and 2000s, he served two terms as Prime Minister of Lebanon, resigning from office in each case.

45. Jadingo (1991)

TikTok Star

Entertainer and broadcaster on the platforms Live.ly and TikTok who would earn upwards of 70,000 views per week on the former network with his "Jadingo Show." His comedy and transition...

46. Omar Karam (1991)

Pop Singer

Lebanese singer who is known for tracks like "Habbet Hayate" and "Bechweich 3alayya".  The music video for "Bechweich 3alayya" has been viewed over 900,000 times on YouTube. 

47. Naila In Vogue (1991)

Blogger

Style and beauty guru known for her eponymous blog and Instagram account where she has accumulated hundreds of thousands of loyal followers posting about food, travel, and fashion.

48. Mlle Paola (1991)

Instagram Star

Social media influencer and fashion designer who won the Red Carpet Fashion Award 2012 and Fashion Front Award 2013. She has over 500,000 followers on Instagram. 

49. Alaa Zalzali (1969)

Lebanese Male Singer

Lebanese singer who is best known for his song "Ahla Oyoun" and released the full length album Je Suis Malade in 2004.

50. Ramy Atallah (1991)

Pageant Contestant

Model who won the title of Mr. Lebanon 2018. He had previously won a slew of other pageant titles, including Mr. Grand Sea Universe, Mr. Top Model, Mr. Handsome and...