Marlo Thomas

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Birth Name: Margaret Julia Thomas

Place of Birth: Detroit, Michigan, United States

Date of Birth: November 21, 1937

Ethnicity:
*Lebanese (father)
*Italian/Sicilian (mother)

Marlo Thomas is an American actress, producer, and activist. She is known for starring in the sitcom That Girl.

Marlo is the daughter of Rose Marie (Cassaniti) and comedian Danny Thomas (born Amos Muzyad Yakhoob Kairouz). Her brother, Tony Thomas, is a producer. She is married to media personality Phil Donahue.

Marlo has written:

My mother was Italian (Sicilian) and, of course, she was a fabulous cook. So my weakness for “la bella vita” cuisine is in my DNA.

Marlo’s paternal grandparents were Charles Paul Jacobs (born Shaheeb Yakhoob/Kairouz, the son of Paul Yakhoob/Jacobs and Christana) and Margaret Christen/Christine Taouk/Touck/Simon. They were Maronite Catholic immigrants from Lebanon, with Charles being from Becheri/Bsharri or Balbak/Baalbek.

Sources: Genealogy of Marlo Thomas (focusing on her father’s side) – http://www.geni.com

Genealogy of Marlo’s father – http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Information about Marlo’s father – http://www.filmreference.com

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Michel Temer

May 12, 2016, 6:39 pm

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Birth Name: Michel Miguel Elias Temer Lulia

Place of Birth: Tietê, São Paulo, Brazil

Date of Birth: September 23, 1940

Ethnicity: Lebanese

Michel Temer is a Brazilian lawyer and politician. He has been Vice President of Brazil since January 1, 2011. He has been acting President of Brazil since May 12, 2016, when Dilma Rousseff was suspended from office.

His parents, Miguel Elias Temer Lulia and March Barbar Lulia, were Maronite Lebanese immigrants, from Btaaboura, Koura District. He is married to Marcela Tedeschi Araújo. He was previously married to Maria Célia de Toledo and Neusa Aparecida Popinigis.

Michel’s paternal grandparents were Elias Temer Lulia and Saide Temer.

Michel’s maternal grandparents were Jacob Barbar and Sama Cury.

Sources: Immigration record of Michel’s paternal uncle, Gotoz Elias Temer Lulia – https://familysearch.org

Immigration record of Michel’s mother – https://familysearch.org

Kevin O’Leary

May 28, 2016, 9:06 am

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Birth Name: Terence Thomas Kevin O’Leary

Place of Birth: Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Date of Birth: 9 July, 1954

Ethnicity:
*Irish (father)
*Lebanese (mother)

Kevin O’Leary is a Canadian businessperson, journalist, writer, investor, financial commentator, and television personality.

Kevin is the son of Georgette (Bookalam) and Terry O’Leary. His father was Irish. His mother was born in Canada, to Lebanese parents.

Kevin’s maternal grandparents were Yusef/Joseph Deeb Bukalam/Abukalam/Bookalam (the son of Mitchell Bookalam and M. Sasslorier) and Akaber/Ahabur Koury/Courey (the daughter of William Koury and M. Sullamey).

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J.J. Totah

June 21, 2016, 6:34 am

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Birth Name: Joseph Jacob Totah

Place of Birth: Sacramento, California

Date of Birth: August 5, 2001

Ethnicity:
*50% Palestinian Arab
*25% Lebanese Arab
*12.5% Italian
*6.25% Irish
*6.25% German

J.J. Totah is an American actor, comedian, and singer.

J.J.’s father is of Arab Palestinian (Christian) descent. J.J.’s mother is of half Lebanese Arab, one quarter Italian, one eighth Irish, and one eighth German, ancestry.

J.J.’s paternal grandfather was Mansur Isa Totah (the son of Esa Totah and Hilweh Shatara). Mansur’s family was from Ramallah, Palestine. Esa was the son of Ghannam Totah and Hanneh Balat. Hilweh was the daughter of Elias Shatara and Nimeh Araj.

J.J.’s paternal grandmother was Naimeh Muhawieh (the daughter of Issa Muhawieh and Nazeera/Nazira Tarazi). Naimeh was born in 1937 in Ramallah, Palestine. Issa was the son of Ibrahim Muhawieh and Martha Balat.

J.J.’s maternal grandfather was Joseph Charles Jacobs (the son of Joseph G. Jacobs and Sadie “Sally” Samaha). J.J.’s great-grandfather Joseph was born in California, the son of Lebanese parents, Mike Joseph Jacobs and Sarah Nemee. Sadie was born in California, the daughter of Lebanese parents, Ayoub “Joe” Samaha and Mamie J. Shehady.

J.J.’s maternal grandmother is Mary Frances Riley (the daughter of Harold Edwin Riley and Loretta Cleon DiCresce). Harold was born in Ohio, the son of Lancelot Vernill/Vernell Riley, who had Irish ancestry, and of Mary Ella/Ellen Fisher, whose parents were German. Loretta was born in Ohio, to Italian parents, Santo Alexander DiCresce and Francis D’Alphonso.

Sources: Genealogy of J.J. Totah (focusing on his father’s side) – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Obituary of J.J.’s paternal grandmother, Naimeh (Muhawieh) Totah – http://www.legacy.com

J.J.’s maternal great-grandfather, Harold Edwin Riley, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

J.J.’s maternal great-grandmother, Loretta Cleon DiCresce, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Obituary of J.J.’s maternal great-grandmother, Loretta Cleon (DiCresce) Riley – http://www.recordnet.com

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Daniella Sarahyba

June 23, 2016, 7:55 am

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Birth Name: Daniella Sarahyba Fernandes

Place of Birth: Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Date of Birth: July 8, 1984

Ethnicity: Brazilian (Lebanese, Galician Spanish, possibly other)

Daniella Sarahyba is a Brazilian model. Her parents are Maria Lúcia Sarahyba, a retired model, and Orlando Fernandes Neto, a lawyer, who are both Brazilian. Her mother has Lebanese ancestry and her father is of Galician Spanish descent.

Her surname “Fernandes”, is mainly Portuguese, while the similar form, “Fernandez”, is mostly Spanish.

Sources: http://starsinbikini.blogspot.com.br
http://america.pink

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Ralph Nader

July 18, 2016, 6:00 am

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Place of Birth: Winsted, Connecticut, U.S.

Date of Birth: February 27, 1934

Ethnicity: Lebanese

Ralph Nader is an American political activist, author, lecturer, and attorney.

Ralph is the son of Rose (Bouziane) and Nathra Nader. His parents were born in Zahlé, Lebanon. The family was of the Antioch Greek Orthodox religion.

Ralph was the Green Party’s nominee for President of the United States in 1996 and 2000, and was an independent candidate for President in 2004 and 2008 (he was also nominated by the Peace and Freedom Party in 2008). He was also a write-in contender for the Presidential nomination in several 1992 primaries.

Ralph’s paternal grandmother’s name was Sadih.

Source: Genealogy of Ralph Nader – http://www.wargs.com

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Gigi Gorgeous

August 11, 2016, 11:43 pm

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Place of Birth: Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Date of Birth: April 20, 1992

Ethnicity: Italian, French-Canadian, Lebanese

Gigi Gorgeous is a transgender Canadian actress, model, internet personality, and makeup artist. She has publicly come out as a transgender woman.

She was mentioned as having French/French-Canadian, Italian, and Lebanese background in her “Draw My Life” YouTube video.

The surname “Lazzarato” is an Italian surname most common in the Veneto region, in the North-Eastern part of Italy.

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Jeanine Pirro

December 4, 2016, 8:21 am

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Birth Name: Jeanine Ferris

Place of Birth: Elmira, New York, United States

Date of Birth: June 2, 1951

Ethnicity: Lebanese

Jeanine Pirro is an American legal analyst, television personality, politician, prosecutor, and judge. She has hosted the political commentary television show Justice with Judge Jeanine on Fox since 2011. A Republican, she served as District Attorney of Westchester County, from January 1, 1994 to January 1, 2006.

Jeanine is the daughter of Esther (Awad) and Nasser “Leo” Ferris. Her parents are both of Lebanese descent. Jeanine is married to lobbyist Albert Pirro, who is of Italian descent.

Jeanine’s maternal grandparents were Charles Awad and ? Murad.

Source: http://pa-politics.blogspot.se

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Sabrina Sato

January 25, 2017, 12:05 am

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Birth Name: Sabrina Sato Rahal

Place of Birth: Penápolis, São Paulo, Brazil

Date of Birth: October 4, 1981

Ethnicity: Brazilian (1/2 Japanese, 1/4 Swiss-German, 1/4 Lebanese)

Sabrina Sato is a Brazilian TV presenter, actress, comedian, reporter, model, and TV personality. She is also known for being a contestant on Big Brother Brasil 3, which aired in 2003.

Sabrina was born in Penápolis, São Paulo, to Brazilian parents Aparecida Yukie “Kika” Sato and Omar Lortscher Rahal. She has a sister, Karina, and a brother, Karin.

Her maternal grandparents were Sadao Sato (the son of Shiguezo Serizawa) and Luiza Hisae/Hissae. Sadao moved from Japan to Brazil with his parents and siblings in 1931. Luiza was born in Brazil to Japanese parents.

Her paternal grandparents were Kemil Rahal and Rosa (Lortscher). Kemil was Lebanese. Rosa moved from Switzerland to Brazil at around the age of 20. Rosa’s surname is of German origin.

Sabrina’s parents are pictured here.

http://www.lilianpacce.com.br/ (in Portuguese)

http://www.japao100.com.br/perfil/156/ (in Portuguese)

https://www.myheritage.com.br/site-143609291/lortscher-rahal

 

Dick Dale

January 28, 2017, 6:28 pm

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Birth Name: Richard Anthony Monsour

Place of Birth: Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Date of Birth: May 4, 1937

Ethnicity:
*Lebanese (father)
*Polish, Belarusian (mother)

Dick Dale, also known as The King of the Surf Guitar, is an American musician and songwriter. He is the son of Fern and James Monsour. His father was born in Boston, Massachusetts, to Lebanese parents. His mother is said to be of Polish and Belarusian descent.

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Luciana Gimenez

January 29, 2017, 11:36 pm

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Birth Name: Luciana Gimenez Morad

Place of Birth: São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil

Date of Birth: November 3, 1969

Ethnicity: Brazilian (Lebanese, Spanish, Portuguese, possibly other)

Luciana Gimenez is a Brazilian former model and television show hostess.

She was born in São Paulo, São Paulo, to entrepreneur João Alberto Abu Morad and actress Vera Gimenez (born Vera Regina Oliveira Gimenez). João has Lebanese heritage. Vera is of Spanish and Portuguese ancestry. They are pictured here

Luciana has a child, Lucas Maurice Morad Jagger, whose father is British singer Mick Jagger. Lucas is pictured with his mother here

Sources: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/

Genealogy of Luciana’s mother

André Ayew

January 30, 2017, 4:22 pm

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Birth Name: André Morgan Rami Ayew

Place of Birth: Seclin, France

Date of Birth: 17 December 1989

Ethnicity:

75 % Ghanaian

25% Lebanese

Family Background: André Ayew, also known as Dede Ayew, is a French-born Ghanaian professional footballer.

André is the second-born son of three-time African Footballer of the Year Abedi “Pele” Ayew and of his wife Maha. His half-brother, Ibrahim Ayew, and brother, Jordan Ayew, also are professional footballers.

André’s maternal grandfather, Alhaji Abdul Aziz Khaldi, was a Lebanese Muslim.

An old picture of André’s parents and maternal grandfather can be seen here

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Derrick Monasterio

February 6, 2017, 5:59 pm

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Birth Name: Derrick Leander Monasterio

Place of Birth: Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines

Date of Birth: August 1, 1995

Ethnicity:
* Italian (biological paternal grandfather)
* Jamaican (East Indian and Scottish), Lebanese, Sephardi Jewish (biological paternal grandmother)
* Filipino (Tagalog), Spanish (Castilian) (mother)

Derrick Monasterio is a Filipino actor.

Derrick’s biological father, George Edward Crimarco, is an American lawyer, of half-Italian and half-Jamaican descent. Derrick’s mother, Maria Cristina “Tina” Buganan Monasterio, is a Filipina actress, of Spanish (Castilian) and Tagalog descent.

Derrick’s biological paternal grandfather was Edward Nicholas Crimarco (the son of Gregorio Trimarco, later George Criamrco, and of Maria “Mary” di Francesco). Gregorio was an Italian immigrant, from San Gregorio Magno, Province of Salerno. Maria was also an Italian immigrant, and was the daughter of Giovanni “John” di Francesco and Nicoletta Albanese.

Derrick’s biological paternal grandmother was Fay Seaga (the daughter of Faried “Philip” George Seaga and Erna Aletta Maxwell). Fay was Jamaican, of East Indian, Lebanese, Scottish, and Sephardi Jewish descent; and was the eldest sister of Edward Seaga, who served as the 5th Prime Minister of Jamaica, from November 1, 1980 to February 10, 1989. Philip was the son of Lebanese immigrant Habib, later George, Seaga, of Beirut, and of Katie Hannah David Nunes, who was of Sephardi Jewish descent. Erna was the daughter of George Henry “Harry” Maxwell and Elizabeth Campbell.

Derrick’s maternal grandfather was Rafael Carlos “Ralph” Monasterio y Gardiner (or Rafael Carlos Gardiner Monasterio in Filipino, the son of Agustín Monasterio y Pozo and Ana Beatriz Gardiner). Agustín was a Spanish physician, from Zamora, Zamora.

Derrick’s maternal grandmother was Lydia Pilapil Buganan (the daughter of David Bagtas Buganan and Juana Pilapil). David was the son of Vicente Buganan and Rufina Bagtas.

Sources: Derrick’s birth record – 

Birth record of Derrick’s mother – 

Birth record of Derrick’s maternal grandfather, Rafael Carlos Monasterio y Gardiner – 

Birth record of Derrick’s maternal grandmother, Lydia Pilapil Buganan – 

Derrick’s biological paternal grandfather, Edward Nicholas Crimarco, on the 1930 U.S. Census – 

Obituary of Derrick’s biological paternal grandfather, Edward Nicholas Crimarco – 

Obituary of Derrick’s biological paternal grandmother, Fay (Seaga) Tortello – 

Derrick’s biological paternal great-grandmother, Maria di Francesco, on the 1910 U.S. Census – 

Birth record of Derrick’s biological paternal great-grandfather, Faried George Seaga – 

Birth record of Derrick’s maternal great-grandfather, David Bagtas Buganan – 

Marriage record of Derrick’s biological paternal great-great-grandparents, George Henry Maxwell and Elizabeth Campbell – 

Alain Moussi

March 1, 2017, 11:40 pm

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Place of Birth: Libreville, Gabon

Date of Birth: March 29, 1981

Ethnicity:
*Lebanese (father)
*French-Canadian (mother)

Alain Moussi is a Gabonese-born Canadian actor and stuntman. He was born in Libreville, Gabon, the son of Jean Moussi and Rita. He has a brother, Dominique, and a sister, Natacha. They were raised in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

Jean is originally from Aaba, Koura District, Lebanon. He moved to Canada and became a professor at Université du Québec in Outaouais, Québec. Rita is from Québec, Canada, and has French-Canadian ancestry.

Alain speaks fluent French and English. His parents are pictured here.

Sources: http://henrycavill.org
http://nna-leb.gov.lb

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Alok

March 9, 2017, 11:51 pm

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Birth Name: Alok Achkar Peres Petrillo

Place of Birth: Goiânia, Goiás, Brazil

Date of Birth: August 26, 1991

Ethnicity: Brazilian (Italian, Lebanese, Portuguese, possibly other)

Alok is a Brazilian DJ and record producer.

He was born in Goiânia, Goiás, the son of Brazilian parents Ekanta Jake Peres and Juarez “Swarup” Achkar Petrillo.

After they divorced, Alok moved with his mother and twin brother, Bhaskar, to Amsterdam, London, and São Paulo. He was then raised in Brasília during his teenage years.

Both Ekanta and Juarez are also DJs. Ekanta’s surname is Portuguese. Juarez’s surnames are of Italian and Lebanese origin.

Alok’s paternal grandparents were José Petrillo and Dalel Achkar.

Alok’s maternal grandmother is Val Jake.

Alok has stated that his name is originally from India and means “light”.

Alok is pictured with his parents here.

Sources: http://beatland.com.br (in Portuguese)
https://tecnocibernetico.wordpress.com (in Portuguese)
http://www.craveonline.com

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Gabbie Hanna

April 4, 2017, 8:31 am

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Birth Name: Gabrielle Jeanette Hanna

Place of Birth: New Castle, Pennsylvania, U.S.

Date of Birth: February 7, 1991

Ethnicity: Lebanese, French, Polish, other

Gabbie Hanna is an American vlogger, Youtube personality, web-based comedian, and actress. She is most known for for her Youtube channel “The Gabbie Show”.

Gabbie was born in New Castle, Pennsylvania. She has a sister, Monica.

When asked about her nationality on a Youtube video, Gabbie stated:

I am a mutt, but I’m mostly Lebanese, French, and Polish. I like to call myself ‘the perfect mix’.

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Edy Ganem

April 19, 2017, 7:02 pm

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Birth Name: Edurne Ganem

Place of Birth: Modesto, California, U.S. (possibly)

Date of Birth: September 20, 1983

Ethnicity: Mexican (Lebanese, possibly other)

Edy Ganem is an American actress. She has two brothers. They were raised in Torreón, Coahuila, Mexico.

Edy’s parents are originally from Mexico. She has stated on Twitter that both her parents have Lebanese ancestry.

Sources: https://twitter.com
https://twitter.com

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Murielle Telio

May 4, 2017, 7:44 pm

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Place of Birth: New York City, New York, U.S.

Ethnicity: French, Italian, Spanish, Lebanese

Murielle Telio is an American actress.

Murielle is the daughter of Janine (Sitbon) and Ike Telio. Murielle was raised in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Sources: Official website of Murielle Telio – http://murielletelio.com

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Haaz Sleiman

May 15, 2017, 11:53 pm

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Place of Birth: Beirut, Lebanon

Date of Birth: July 1, 1976

Ethnicity: Lebanese

Haaz Sleiman is a Lebanese film and television actor.

Haaz was born and raised in Beirut, Lebanon. He moved to the U.S. at the age of twenty one. Haaz was raised Muslim and speaks fluent Arabic and English.

Source: http://religionnews.com

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Thomas Rhett

June 8, 2017, 12:31 am

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Thomas Rhett Akins – American Country Awards 2013 Photo Credit: Andrew Evans / PR Photos 

Birth Name: Thomas Rhett Akins, Jr.

Place of Birth: Valdosta, Georgia, U.S.

Date of Birth: March 30, 1990

Ethnicity: German, Swiss-German, English, Irish, Scottish, 1/8 Syrian-Lebanese

Thomas Rhett is an American county music singer and songwriter.

Thomas is the son of Paige Braswell and county music singer Rhett Akins (born Thomas Rhett Akins, Sr).

Thomas’ paternal grandfather was Thomas Dempsey Akins, Jr. (the son of Thomas Dempsey Akins, Sr., and Edna Dean Jones). Thomas’s great-grandfather Thomas was the son of James “Jim” Austin Akins and Ava Jane Whiddon/Whidden.

Thomas’s paternal grandmother was Pamela “Pam” Marie LaHood (the daughter of George John LaHood, Jr. and Gonzalee “Gonza” Beam). George was the son of George John LaHood, Sr. and Mary Hanna, who were Syrian-Lebanese immigrants, with Mary being from Jdita, Beqaa, Lebanon. Gonzalee was the daughter of Franklin “Frank” Luther Beam and Sarah “Sally/Sallie” Eleanor Baxter.

Thomas’ great-great-grandfather Franklin’s patrilineal line can be traced back to John Derrick Beam (Johann Dietrich Böhm), who was born, c. 1765, in Switzerland, the son of a German father from Hamburg, John Teter Beam, and a of Swiss mother from Geneva, Rebecca Reynolds, who was likely of German descent. John Derrick’s wife, Mary Hoyle, was the daughter of German parents.

Sources: Genealogy of Thomas’ paternal great-great-grandmother, Ava Jane Whiddon/Whidden – http://www.ancestry.com

Thomas’ paternal great-grandfather, George John LaHood, Jr., on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Thomas’ paternal great-grandfather, George John LaHood, Jr. – http://mclanefuneralservices.com

Obituary of Thomas’ paternal great-great-grandmother, Mary (Hanna) LaHood – http://www.findagrave.com

Obituary of Thomas’ paternal great-grandmother, Gonzalee “Gonza” (Beam) LaHood – http://www.mclanefuneralservices.com

Genealogies of Thomas’ paternal great-great-grandfather, Franklin “Frank” Luther Beam – http://www.findagrave.com
http://www.geni.com

Genealogy of Thomas’ paternal great-great-grandmother, Sarah “Sally/Sallie” Eleanor Baxter – http://www.findagrave.com