Michelle Buteau – 6th Annual Logo NewNowNext Awards – Arrivals – The Fonda Theatre – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Keywords: Orientation: Portrait Face Count: 1 – False – Photo Credit: Andrew Evans / PR Photos

Birth Name: Michelle A. Buteau

Place of Birth: New Jersey, U.S.

Date of Birth: July 24, 1977

Ethnicity:
*African-Haitian, some Lebanese (father)
*French, African-Jamaican (mother)

Michelle Buteau is an American stand-up comedian, actress, and podcast host.

Michelle is the daughter of Marie Antoinette and Mitchel/Michel Buteau. Her father is from Haiti. Her mother is from Jamaica. They can be seen here. Michelle is married to Dutch photographer Gijs van der Most.

Michelle has said (at 1:36):

My mom’s from Jamaica and my dad’s from Haiti… my mom’s half-white, her dad was from France… my dad, from Haiti, you know, he’s got some Lebanese in him.

Source: http://michellebuteau.com

LOS ANGELES – JUN 7: Juliana Paes at the American Film Institute Lifetime Achievement Award to George Clooney at the Dolby Theater on June 7, 2018 in Los Angeles, CA Photo by kathclick/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Juliana Couto Paes

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

Date of Birth: March 26, 1979

Ethnicity: Brazilian [Portuguese, African, Indigenous], some Syrian/Lebanese

Juliana Paes is a Brazilian actress and model.

Juliana is the daughter of Regina (Couto) and Carlos Henrique Paes. They are pictured here. She is married to businessperson Carlos Eduardo Baptista, with whom she has two children.

She has said:

There [in India], people thought I was from North India, where people have lighter skin. I have arab ancestry.

She has also stated that she has Indigenous and African ancestry.

Juliana’s paternal grandmother was named Cleuza.

Juliana’s maternal grandmother is named Íris.

Birth Name: María Laura Corradini Falomir

Place of Birth: Mar de Plata, Argentina

Date of Birth: 25 June, 1975

Ethnicity: Argentinian [Italian, Basque, Lebanese, possibly other]

Chenoa is a Argentinian-Spanish singer. She became successful after appearing on the reality television talent show Operación Triunfo.

Chenoa was born in Argentina, although her family moved to Majorca, Spain. She is the daughter of José Carlos Corradini and Patricia Falomir.

Chenoa’s maternal grandfather was Bernardo Carlos Falomir, of Basque descent.

Chenoa’s maternal grandmother was named Esther. She is of Lebanese descent.

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Birth Name: Tammin Pamela Sursok

Place of Birth: Johannesburg, South Africa

Date of Birth: August 19, 1983

Ethnicity: likely small amount of Lebanese, other

Tammin Sursok is a South African-born Australian actress and singer. She is the daughter of Julie and Daryl Sursok. She moved with her family to Sydney, Australia, at the age of four. Tammin is married to actor Sean McEwen, with whom she has two children.

Her surname is of Lebanese origin. Tammin has stated that she thinks she is of Lebanese descent from many generations ago.

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Haase in 2013, photo by Prphotos.com

Birth Name: Bianca R. Haase

Place of Birth: Arizona, U.S.

Date of Birth: c. 1990

Ethnicity: German, Lebanese

Bianca Haase is an American actress.

She has stated that she is of German and Lebanese descent.

04/15/2019 – Katie Sarife – Warner Bros’ “The Curse of La Llorona” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – Grauman’s The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Katherine Gabriela Sarife

Place of Birth: Dallas, Texas, U.S.

Date of Birth: July 1, 1993

Ethnicity:
*Lebanese, possibly other (father)
*English, Scottish, Irish (mother)

Katie Sarife is an American actress.

Her father is Argentinian, and is of fully or partly Lebanese descent. Her mother is American, from Texas, and has English, Scottish, and Irish ancestry.

Katie’s maternal grandfather was Carrol Dewaine Miller (the son of Elbert Carrol Miller and Annetta/Anita Bernice Mills). Elbert was the son of Elbert William Miller and Carrie Wade Jones. Annetta was the daughter of Roy Lee Mills and Winelle Ollie Allen.

Katie’s maternal grandmother was Marilyn Leota Gwinn (the daughter of Harvey Claud Gwinn and Audrey Ruth Pray). Audrey was the daughter of Louis Elbridge Pray and Mary Edna Walker.

Date of Birth: 18 June, 1916

Place of Birth: Bogotá, Colombia

Date of Death: 13 September, 2005

Place of Death: Bogotá, Colombia

Ethnicity:
*Lebanese Arab (father)
*Colombian (mother)

Julio César Turbay Ayala was a Colombian lawyer. He served as the 25th President of Colombia, from 7 August, 1978 to 7 August, 1982, among many other posts.

His father, Antonio Amín Turbay, was a Lebanese-born businessman, from Tannourine, Batroun. His mother, Rosaura Ayala Hernández, was a peasant, from San Juan de Rioseco, Cundinamarca.

President Turbay was married to Amparo Canal Sandoval, until his death. His children with his niece and former wife, Nydia Quintero Turbay, are lawyer and politician Julio César Turbay Quintero, journalist Diana Consuelo Turbay Quintero, journalist and diplomat Claudia Consuelo Turbay Quintero, and María Victoria Turbay Quintero.

President Turbay’s maternal grandparents were named Ildefonso Ayala and Andrea Hernández.

President Turbay’s brother, Aníbal Turbay Ayala, was the paternal grandfather of Colombian-American actress, model, beauty queen, and television presenter Paola Turbay.

Source: Genealogy of Julio César Turbay Ayala (focusing on his mother’s side) – https://www.geni.com

LOS ANGELES – JUN 7: Juliana Paes at the American Film Institute Lifetime Achievement Award to George Clooney at the Dolby Theater on June 7, 2018 in Los Angeles, CA Photo by kathclick/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Juliana Couto Paes

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

Date of Birth: March 26, 1979

Ethnicity: Brazilian [Portuguese, African, Indigenous], some Syrian/Lebanese

Juliana Paes is a Brazilian actress and model.

Juliana is the daughter of Regina (Couto) and Carlos Henrique Paes. They are pictured here. She is married to businessperson Carlos Eduardo Baptista, with whom she has two children.

She has said:

There [in India], people thought I was from North India, where people have lighter skin. I have arab ancestry.

She has also stated that she has Indigenous and African ancestry.

Juliana’s paternal grandmother was named Cleuza.

Juliana’s maternal grandmother is named Íris.

04/15/2019 – Katie Sarife – Warner Bros’ “The Curse of La Llorona” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – Grauman’s The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Katherine Gabriela Sarife

Place of Birth: Dallas, Texas, U.S.

Date of Birth: July 1, 1993

Ethnicity:
*Lebanese, possibly other (father)
*English, Scottish, Irish (mother)

Katie Sarife is an American actress.

Her father is Argentinian, and is of fully or partly Lebanese descent. Her mother is American, from Texas, and has English, Scottish, and Irish ancestry.

Katie’s maternal grandfather was Carrol Dewaine Miller (the son of Elbert Carrol Miller and Annetta/Anita Bernice Mills). Elbert was the son of Elbert William Miller and Carrie Wade Jones. Annetta was the daughter of Roy Lee Mills and Winelle Ollie Allen.

Katie’s maternal grandmother was Marilyn Leota Gwinn (the daughter of Harvey Claud Gwinn and Audrey Ruth Pray). Audrey was the daughter of Louis Elbridge Pray and Mary Edna Walker.

06/11/2019 – Brooks Nader – “Men In Black: International” New York City Premiere – Arrivals – AMC Lincoln Square – New York City, NYC, USA – Photo Credit: Michael Sherer / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Brooks Clair Nader

Place of Birth: Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S.

Date of Birth: February 7, 1996

Ethnicity: Syrian-Lebanese (paternal grandfather), English, Irish

Brooks Nader is an American model.

Brooks has been described as “part-Lebanese”. Her other roots include English and Irish.

Brooks’ paternal grandfather is Samuel Joseph “Sam” Nader (the son of Sam Nader and Esma John). Brooks’ grandfather Samuel was born in Louisiana. Brooks’ great-grandfather Sam was born in Syria, the son of Olympia Thomas. Esma was born in Louisiana, the daughter of Joseph John, who was born in Syria, and of Annie Amuny, whose parents were from Syria.

Brooks’ paternal grandmother is Margaret Ann/Anne Gardner (the daughter of Frank W. Gardner and Alice Brooks). Margaret was born in Alabama. Frank was the son of William A. Gardner and Genesse “Genie/Jeanie” Haygood/Hagood. Alice was the daughter of Osborn Dallas Brooks and Margaret Clark.

Brooks’ maternal grandfather is politician, veterinarian, and rancher Thomas Alan “Tom” Greene. Thomas served in the Louisiana State Senate from 1992 to 2000.

Brooks’ maternal grandmother is Cathy/Kathy Pryor Castleman (the daughter of William Pryor Castleman and Barbara Owens Boomer). Cathy was born in Texas. Brooks’ great-grandfather William was born in Kentucky, the son of William Pryor Castleman and Ethel M. Shea. Brooks’ great-grandmother Barbara was born in Kentucky, the daughter of George Owens Boomer and Rosella Thatcher. Barbara later married journalist Holland McCombs.

Sources: Marriage record of Brooks’ paternal grandparents, Samuel Joseph “Sam” Nader and Margaret Ann/Anne Gardner – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Brooks’ maternal great-uncle (grandmother’s brother), singer-songwriter and guitarist Owens Boomer Castleman – http://sellarsfuneralservices.com

Vlamis in 2019, photo by kathclick/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Michael George Vlamis

Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois, U.S.

Date of Birth: March 27, 1990

Ethnicity:
*37.5% Lebanese
*25% Greek
*25% Serbian
*12.5% English

Michael Vlamis is an American actor and filmmaker.

Michael’s paternal grandfather was Michael Sam Vlamis (the son of Spiro Sam Vlamis and Jennie/Demetra Tripelas). Michael’s grandfather Michael was born in Illinois. Spiro was born in Chania, Crete, the son of George Vlamis and Carrie Georgiakos. Jennie was born in Greece, the daughter of Theodore Tripelas and Margo Koumas.

Michael’s paternal grandmother was Vera Zorich (the daughter of Mihajlo/Mike Zorich and Nora Sasovic/Sachevich). Vera was born in Illinois, to Serbian parents from Montenegro. Michael’s great-grandfather Mike was born in Nikšić.

Michael’s maternal grandfather is George J. Rashid, Jr. (the son of George J. Rashid, Sr. and Nabeeha Samara). George, Sr. was born in Illinois, to Lebanese parents from Marjayoun, Yahroob/Jacob Farris Rashid and Sadie/Saide Gebran Kouri/al-Khoury. Nabeeha was born in Marjayoun, Lebanon.

Michael’s maternal grandmother is Shirley Jean Wakin (the daughter of Joseph/Joe Wakin and Martha/Mattie Irene Dodd). Joseph was born in Arkansas, to Lebanese parents from Zahle, Assad Wakin and Ramsey Tamer. Martha was the daughter of Harry Dodd and Lydia Parlee Wood.

Hayek in 2010, Featureflash / Shutterstock.com

Birth Name: Salma Hayek Jiménez

Place of Birth: Coatzacoalcos, Veracruz, Mexico

Date of Birth: September 2, 1966

Ethnicity:
*father – Lebanese
*mother – Mexican [Spanish, possibly other]

Salma Hayek, also credited as Salma Hayek Pinault, is a Mexican and American actress, director, producer, and model.

Salma was born in Coatzacoalcos, Veracruz, Mexico. Her father, Sami Hayek Dominguez, a businessperson, is of Lebanese descent. Her mother, Diana Jiménez Medina, an opera singer, is of Mexican. On Inside the Actors Studio (2004), Salma stated that her mother is of Spanish ancestry.

The name Salma is Arabic for “calm” or “peace.” Her surname, Hayek, is a common Lebanese surname. Salma is fluent in both English and Spanish, and has starred in English- and Spanish-language films.

Salma is married to French businessperson François-Henri Pinault, with whom she has a daughter.

Salma’s paternal grandfather was Elias Hayek Labahi (the son of Amado Hayek and Aurora Labahi). Elias was born in Mexico City, to Lebanese parents, from Baabda, Mount Lebanon. Amado was the son of Jorge Hayek and Anastasia. Aurora was the daughter of José Labahi and Juana.

Salma’s paternal grandmother was Adela Domínguez Marún (the daughter of Nayib Hid, later Narciso Dominguez Marún, and of Nesnefer, later Isabel, Marún Fons/Fonos). Adela was born in Mamantel, Campeche, Mexico, to Lebanese parents. Nayib was the son of Juan Domínguez and Mantura Marún. Isabel was the daughter of Rumanos Marún and Catalina Fons/Fonos.

Salma’s maternal grandfather was surnamed Jiménez.

Salma’s maternal grandmother was named Maria Luisa Lopez.

Hayek with husband François-Henri Pinault, in 2013, photo by Prphotos.com

Source: Genealogy of Salma Hayek (focusing on her father’s side) – https://www.geni.com

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Haase in 2013, photo by Prphotos.com

Birth Name: Bianca R. Haase

Place of Birth: Arizona, U.S.

Date of Birth: c. 1990

Ethnicity: German, Lebanese

Bianca Haase is an American actress.

She has stated that she is of German and Lebanese descent.

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Hayek in 2010, Featureflash / Shutterstock.com

Birth Name: Salma Hayek Jiménez

Place of Birth: Coatzacoalcos, Veracruz, Mexico

Date of Birth: September 2, 1966

Ethnicity:
*father – Lebanese
*mother – Mexican [Spanish]

Salma Hayek, also credited as Salma Hayek Pinault, is a Mexican and American actress, director, producer, and model.

Salma was born in Coatzacoalcos, Veracruz, Mexico. Her father, Sami Hayek Dominguez, a businessperson, is of Lebanese descent. Her mother, Diana Jiménez Medina, an opera singer, is of Mexican. On Inside the Actors Studio (2004), Salma stated that her mother is of Spanish ancestry.

The name Salma is Arabic for “calm” or “peace.” Her surname, Hayek, is a common Lebanese surname. Salma is fluent in both English and Spanish, and has starred in English- and Spanish-language films.

Salma is married to French businessperson François-Henri Pinault, with whom she has a daughter.

Salma’s paternal grandfather was Elias Hayek Labahi (the son of Amado Hayek and Aurora Labahi). Elias was born in Mexico City, to Lebanese parents, from Baabda, Mount Lebanon. Amado was the son of Jorge Hayek and Anastasia. Aurora was the daughter of José Labahi and Juana.

Salma’s paternal grandmother was Adela Domínguez Marún (the daughter of Nayib Hid, later Narciso Dominguez Marún, and of Nesnefer, later Isabel, Marún Fons/Fonos). Adela was born in Mamantel, Campeche, Mexico, to Lebanese parents. Nayib was the son of Juan Domínguez and Mantura Marún. Isabel was the daughter of Rumanos Marún and Catalina Fons/Fonos.

Salma’s maternal grandfather was surnamed Jiménez.

Salma’s maternal grandmother was named Maria Luisa Lopez.

Hayek with husband François-Henri Pinault, in 2013, photo by Prphotos.com

Source: Genealogy of Salma Hayek (focusing on her father’s side) – https://www.geni.com

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Haase in 2013, photo by Prphotos.com

Birth Name: Bianca R. Haase

Place of Birth: Arizona, U.S.

Date of Birth: c. 1990

Ethnicity: German, Lebanese

Bianca Haase is an American actress.

She has stated that she is of German and Lebanese descent.

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08/26/2014 – Rafael Moreira – “Carnevale Bianca” by Society Unici and Viva Glam Magazine in Culver City on July 26, 2014 – Unici Casa – Culver City, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Glenn Francis / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Rafael Cury Moreira

Place of Birth: Cambará, Paraná, Brazil

Date of Birth: August 3, 1974

Ethnicity: Brazilian [Portuguese, Italian, 1/8th Syrian-Lebanese, possibly other]

Rafael Moreira is a Brazilian-American guitarist, vocalist, songwriter, and producer.

Rafael’s paternal grandfather was named Benedito Moreira.

Rafael’s maternal grandfather was Mário Cury (the son of Miguel Cury and Benedita Fernandes Grillo). Miguel was born in Kfeir, Syria (now Lebanon), and moved to Brazil in 1905. Benedita was born in Brazil, to parents from Portugal, José Fernandes Grillo and Maria da Conceição.

Rafael’s maternal grandmother was Maria Lucia Nicolosi (the daughter of Narciso Nicolosi and Alzira Tocalino). Narciso was born in Brazil, and was of Italian descent. Alzira was born in Brazil, the daughter of Enrique Angel “Henrique” Tocalino, who was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, to Italian parents, and of Emília Terçariol/Tersariol/Terzariol, who was born in Brazil, to Italian parents.

Sources: Information on Rafael’s maternal grandparents, Mário Cury and Maria Lucia Nicolosi – http://ourinhos.blogspot.com

Baptism record of Rafael’s maternal great-great-grandfather, Enrique Angel “Henrique” Tocalino – http://www.familysearch.org

Death record of Rafael’s great-great-great-grandfather, David Terçariol/Tersariol/Terzariol – http://www.familysearch.org

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Place of Birth: Abidjan, Ivory Coast

Date of Birth: 28 November, 1992

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

Ryad Merhy is an Ivorian-born Belgian professional boxer. He has held the WBA interim cruiserweight title, as of 2019.

Source: http://www.12rounds.be

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Buari in 2014, photo by Starfrenzy/Bigstock.com

Place of Birth: Sekondi-Takoradi, Ghana

Date of Birth: November 21, 1982

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

Nadia Buari is a Ghanaian actress. She was born in Ghana, to a Lebanese father and a Ghanaian mother. She has two children.

Source: https://www.legit.ng

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Kasem in 2011, photo by Joe Seer/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Kemal Amin Kasem

Date of Birth: April 27, 1932

Place of Birth: Detroit, Michigan, U.S.

Date of Death: June 15, 2014

Place of Death: Gig Harbor, Washington, U.S.

Ethnicity: Lebanese Druze

Casey Kasem was an American disc jockey, music historian, radio personality, actor, and voice actor.

He was the son of Lebanese Druze immigrants, Helen (Safa) and Amin Kasem.

He was named after Turkish leader Mustafa Kemal Atatürk.

Casey was married to actress Jean Thompson, until his death. He had three children, including radio personality Kerri Kasem, with his former wife Linda Myers; and a daughter with Jean.

Casey’s maternal grandmother was named Rose.

Source: https://www.deseret.com

Genealogy of Casey Kasem (focusing on his mother’s side) – https://www.geni.com

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Birth Name: Edward Philip George Seaga

Date of Birth: May 28, 1930

Place of Birth: Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.

Date of Death: May 28, 2019

Place of Death: Miami, Florida, U.S.

Ethnicity:
*father – Lebanese, likely Sephardi Jewish
*mother – Scottish, African-Jamaican, possibly Indian

Edward Seaga was a Jamaican politician. He served as Prime Minister of Jamaica, from 1 November, 1980 to 10 February, 1989. He was also Leader of the Jamaica Labour Party, from November 1974 to 21 January, 2005, and Leader of the Opposition, from 1974 to 1 November 1980, and again from 10 February, 1989 to 21 January, 2005.

Edward was born in Boston, U.S., to Jamaican parents, Erna Aletta (Maxwell) and Philip George Seaga. His father was of Syrian and likely Sephardi Jewish descent. His mother was of African-Jamaican and Scottish ancestry.

Edward’s mother is also said to have had Indian ancestry. His great-grandfather, John Foster Campbell, was born in India, though it is not clear if he had Indian ancestry.

Edward was married to Marie Elizabeth “Mitsy” Constantine, until her death, and then to Carla Frances Vendryes, until his death. Mitsy was Miss Jamaica 1965. He had two children with Mitsy, and a daughter with Marie.

Edward’s great-nephew is Filipino actor Derrick Monasterio, who is his sister’s biological grandson.

Edward’s paternal grandfather was named George Habib Seaga (the son of Habib Seaga). George was born in Beirut, Lebanon.

Edward’s paternal grandmother was named Katie Hannah David Nunes (the daughter of David Nunes). Katie likely had Sephardi Jewish ancestry.

Edward’s maternal grandfather was named George Henry “Harry” Maxwell (the son of George Maxwell).

Edward’s maternal grandmother was Elizabeth Campbell (the daughter of John Foster Campbell and Elizabeth Isabella Heron). Edward’s grandmother Elizabeth was born in Jamaica. John was born in India, the son of Samuel Campbell. Edward’s great-grandmother Elizabeth was the daughter of David Heron, whose father was Scottish, and of Jane Mitchell.

Sources: Birth record of Edward’s father – https://familysearch.org

Marriage record of Edward’s paternal grandparents, George Henry Maxwell and Elizabeth Campbell – https://familysearch.org

Genealogy of Edward Seaga (focusing on his mother’s side) – https://www.geni.com

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