1. 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...

2. May Chidiac (1964)

TV Show Host

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

3. 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.

4. 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...

5. 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.

6. 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."

7. 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.

8. John Dolmayan (1973)

Actor

Drummer for the rock bands System of a Down and Scars on Broadway. He founded Torpedo Comics in Nevada.

9. Mika (1983)

Pop Singer

English pop singer known for his platinum-selling album Life in Cartoon Motion. He was nominated for a Grammy Award for "Love Today" in 2008.

10. 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...

11. Charbel Habchi (2002)

Blogger

Blogger and actor who established the blog Old Hollywood Loving that has received more than 200,000 views per month. He has an accompanying oldhollywoodloving Instagram page as well, which has...

12. Serj Tankian (1967)

Musician

Armenian-American heavy metal singer and activist who sang lead vocals in the band System of a Down and who has pursued a solo career.

13. Arsinée Khanjian (1958)

Actress

Canadian actress who won a Genie Award in the Best Actress category for her role as Ani in the 2002 film, Ararat.

14. Layla Iskandar (1984)

World Music Singer

Known for her popular songs in Arabic, this Lebanese singer released such popular singles as "Al Ghabi" and "Al Hobb Min Taraf Wahad."

15. Amal Clooney (1978)

Lawyer

Barrister at Doughty Street Chambers whose notable clients include Julian Assange, founder of WikiLeaks, and former Ukrainian prime minister Yulia Tymoshenko. She is also an activist and author.

16. Razane Jammal (1987)

Actor

Actress who has gained fame for her career in film and television, including the 2010 thriller film Carlos. In 2020 she began her starring role as Magy on the Netflix...

17. Gabriel Yared (1949)

Lebanese Composer

Academy Award and Grammy Award-winning French-Lebanese composer who wrote the score for "The English Patient" from 1996. He was nominated for "The Talented Mr. Ripley" from 1999 and "Cold Mountain"...

18. Walid Joumblatt (1949)

Politician

Prominent politician who became the president of Lebanon's Progressive Socialist Party and a leader of the Druze. His biggest social media presence is on Twitter where he shares his political...

19. Walid Jumblatt (1949)

Leader Of The Progressive Social

Lebanese socialist politician who is leader of Lebanon's Druze community. He has wavered between supporting Syria and Damascus control.

20. Rita Hayek (1987)

Lebanese Actress And Television

Lebanese actress who first rose to fame in 2005 starring in the television series A March Dream. She has since gone on to score roles in shows like That's What...

21. Hiba Tawaji (1987)

Lebanese Female Singer

Famous for her participation in the fourth season of the French version of the reality talent competition The Voice, this Lebanese-born vocalist is notable for her work in the Arabic...

22. Carl Gerges (1987)

Drummer

Alternative rock musician who is best known for playing the drums with the Lebanese band Mashrou' Leila. He has amassed more than 80,000 Instagram followers on his personal account. 

23. Annabella Hilal (1986)

Lebanese Television Presenter An

Television show host and model who is known for having hosted the MBC reality series Arab Idol. She also hosted the London Broadcasting Company's Arabic language program Mission Fashion.

24. Reev (1994)

YouTube Star

FIFA gamer on YouTube who also posts pranks and real life challenges to his popular channel. Additionally, he voice acts as he is skilled as an impersonator. 

25. Josef Fares (1977)

Swedish Film Director

Swedish-Lebanese film director, screenwriter, actor, and game designer. He's known for his 2005 film Zozo which earned him the Nordic Council Film Prize. He was named one of ten upcoming directors to...

26. Elie Saab (1964)

Lebanese Fashion Designer

Lebanese fashion designer known for dressing both royalty and celebrities.

27. Mario Kassar (1951)

American Film Producer

Lebanese film producer and industry executive who frequently collaborated with Andrew G. Vajna.

28. Samir Geagea (1952)

Lebanese Politician And War Lord

The executive chairman of Lebanese Forces, a prominent Christian political party. He also announced his candidacy for the 2014 Lebanon presidential election.

29. Wael Arakji (1994)

Basketball Player

Lebanese point guard who has gained acclaim as one of Asia's most entertaining finishers at the rim. He signed with Sporting Al Riyadi Beirut in 2012, and won his fourth Lebanese...

30. Ragheb Alama (1962)

Singer Composer Television Perso

Lebanese singer, composer, television personality, and philanthropist who competed on Studio El Fan.

31. Freddy Deeb (1955)

American Poker Player

Professional poker player who competed at the 1996 World Series of Poker.

32. Samir Bannout (1955)

Lebanese Bodybuilder

Lebanese bodybuilder nicknamed "The Lion of Lebanon" who was named Mr. Olympia in 1983. He went on to win other bodybuilding events, including the WABBA World Championship, and was inducted...

33. Maritta Hallani (1997)

Pop Singer

Lebanese pop singer who has won legions of fans with songs like "Go," "Shtaatellak" and "Chou Baddak." 

34. Baba Saad (1985)

German Rapper

German rapper of Lebanese heritage who is best known for the single "Nie ein Rapper" on the album Carlo, Cokxxx, Nutten II.

35. Maria Nalbandian (1985)

Lebanese Musician

Also known simply as Maria, she is a Lebanese-Armenian singer who was discovered when she was 13 years old.

36. Dominique Hourani (1985)

Lebanese Singer

Otherwise known as the Oriental Princess, she is a singer and actress who debuted with the 2006 album Etriss. She would later follow up with Kermalik Ya Dominique and Dominique.

37. Dom Joly (1967)

British Comedian

Star of the hidden-camera show, Trigger Happy TV who came to prominence with worldwide distribution of the show.

38. Adel Karam (1972)

Actor

Well-known actor in his home country of Lebanon, he has appeared on both the small and silver screen.

39. Keanu Reeves (1964)

Canadian Actor

Played Neo in The Matrix trilogy, a role for which he won a Blockbuster Entertainment Award for Favorite Actor in an Action Film. He starred in Constantine and was highly praised for his theatrical...

40. Alek Keshishian (1964)

American Film Director

Lebanese-born Armenian film director best known for his 1991 film Madonna: Truth or Dare.

41. Steve Kerr (1965)

American Basketball Player

Became the head coach of the Golden State Warriors in 2014 and led the team to NBA Championships in 2015, 2017 and 2018. During his NBA career, he was known for his...

42. Jad Noureddine (1992)

Soccer Player

Professional soccer player who is known for playing the defensive midfield position for the Safa' Beirut Sporting Club. 

43. Razan Moughrabi (1973)

Lebanese Musician And Television

Lebanese television personality, singer and actress most famous for presenting shows like Leil Maftouh and Pops and Tops. As a singer, she is best known for songs like "Enta Ba'a."

44. Marcus Lemonis (1973)

TV Show Host

Entrepreneur and TV personality who served as CEO of Camping World and starred in The Profit, a CNBC reality series.

45. Nicole Saba (1974)

Lebanese Singer And Actor

Lebanese singer and actress who was a member of the Lebanese pop group The 4 Cats.

46. Moussa Hojeij (1974)

Lebanese Footballer

Midfielder who made his senior career debut in 1994 for Nejmeh SC, and in 2011 became the player-manager of the club.

47. Joelle Dagher (1988)

TV Actress

Lebanese actress who is known for her work in television and feature films. She is best recognized for having played Fidele in the 2012 feature film Cash Flow as well...

48. Hamed Sinno (1988)

Rock Singer

Lebanese rock singer who is best known as a member of the band Mashrou' Leila. His band has put out albums such as El Hal Romancy and Ibn El Leil. 

49. Amal Hijazi (1977)

Lebanese Musician And Model

Lebanese singer, model, and pop icon whose second album, 2002's Zaman, included four #1 hit singles, including "Einak."

50. Zoya Sakr (1977)

Entrepreneur

Model, TV presenter, and entrepreneur. She has hosted programs on Future TV, Alan TV, and NBN TV. She has also founded popular sites such as oln.tv, Ra2ed, Gheir, and Nawa3em.