Place of Birth: Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Date of Birth: July 7, 1968
Ethnicity: Lebanese
Danny Jacobs is an American actor, especially prominent as a voice actor in animated properties.
He is from a Lebanese-American Catholic family.
Source: https://twitter.com
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Birth Name: Isis Nable Valverde
Place of Birth: Aiuruoca, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Date of Birth: February 17, 1987
Ethnicity: Brazilian [Portuguese, Italian, Spanish, 1/16th Lebanese, remote English, possibly other]
Isis Valverde is a Brazilian actress.
She is married to André Resende, with whom she has a child.
Isis’ paternal grandparents were Dário Valverde and Manoelina/Manuelina Delgado de Jesus.
Isis’ maternal grandfather is Edgar Eduardo da Silveira Nable (the son of Nagib/Nagibe da Silveira Nable and Marieta Toledo Dália). Edgar was born in Minas Gerais. Nagib was born in Minas Gerais, the son of Joaquim Nable, who was Lebanese, and of Áurea Isaura da Silveira, who was Brazilian. Marieta was born in Minas Gerais, the daughter of Luiz Gonzaga Dália, whose own parents, Francesco D’Elia and Filomena Morena, were from Teggiano, province of Salerno, Campania, Italy, and of Clarinda de Assis Toledo, who was Brazilian.
Isis’ maternal grandmother was Maria Nilse/Nilce Senador (the daughter of Fillippe Espini “Felipe” Senador/Senatore and Ana do Sacramento Arnaut). Maria was born in Minas Gerais. She was the mayor of Aiuruoca from 1993 to 1996, and is pictured here. Fillippe was born in Minas Gerais, the son of Vincenzo Senatore, who was from Cava de’ Tirreni, province of Salerno, Campania, Italy, and of Benedetta Espini/Spina, who was also Italian. Ana was born in Minas Gerais, the daughter of Francisco Antonio Arnaut and Maria Zeferina do Sacramento.
Isis’ great-great-grandfather Francisco Antonio Arnaut’s line can be traced back to Manoel Corrêa Arnaut, who was born, c. 1724, in Lisbon, Portugal. Manoel is said to have had some English ancestry through a man named William Arnold, who moved to Portugal.
Sources: Genealogy of Isis’ maternal great-grandparents, Nagib/Nagibe da Silveira Nable and Marieta Toledo Dália – http://www.familysearch.org
Genealogy of Isis’ maternal grandmother, Maria Nilse/Nilce Senador – https://www.familysearch.org/
Information on the Dália family – http://www.geocities.ws
Photo by Denis Makarenko/Bigstock.com
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Hijazi in 2017, photo by kathclick/Bigstock.com
Birth Name: Zane Ahmed Hijazi
Place of Birth: Miami, Florida, U.S.
Date of Birth: November 18, 1992
Ethnicity: Lebanese
Zane Hijazi is an American actor, diretor, and Youtube and social media personality.
He has said that he has Lebanese ancestry.
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Birth Name: James Joseph Zogby (Arabic: زغبي, Zuġbīy)
Place of Birth: Utica, New York, U.S.
Date of Birth: 1945
Ethnicity: Lebanese
James Zogby is the founder and president of the Arab American Institute (AAI). AAI is a non-profit membership organization, focusing on the issues and interests of Arab-Americans nationwide, and serves as a political and policy research arm of the Arab-American community. It is based in Washington, D.C.
James is the son of Celia Ann and Joseph Zogby, who were born with the same surname. His father emigrated from Lebanon to the U.S. around 1922. His mother was born in Shenandoah, Pennsylvania, to Lebanese parents. His family is Catholic. His brother, John Zogby, is a public opinion pollster, author, and public speaker, who founded pollster Zogby International.
James was married to Eileen P. McMahon, until her death, with whom he has five children.
James’ paternal grandparents were named R. J. Zogby and Barbara.
James’ maternal grandparents were named Faris S. Zogby and Sara Hope Mandour.
Sources: Marriage announcement of James’ parents – https://www.newspapers.com
Obituary of James’ mother – https://www.newspapers.com
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Doute in 2017, photo by DFree/Bigstock.com
Birth Name: Kristen Louise Doute
Place of Birth: Dearborn, Michigan, U.S.
Date of Birth: February 17, 1983
Ethnicity: Lebanese (one quarter), English, Irish, German, French-Canadian, distant Belgian Flemish, possibly other
Kristen Doute is an American television personality, clothing designer, entrepreneur, actress, and author. She is known for her role on reality television series Vanderpump Rules.
Kristen has mentioned that her mother is of half Lebanese descent. Her other ancestry includes English, Irish, German, French-Canadian, and distant Belgian Flemish.
Kristen’s paternal grandfather was John Edward Doute (the son of Richard Thomas Doute and Marie Catherine Rhea/Rea Malenfant). Richard was born in Indiana, the son of Thomas Benton Doute and Catherine/Katherine Barbara Friedrich. Rhea was born in Michigan, the daughter of Jean-Baptiste Malenfant, whose parents were Canadian, and of Mary Elizabeth Cote/Coty, whose parents were also Canadian.
Kristen’s paternal grandmother likely is Agnes Louise King (the daughter of Dorothy Louise Broomfield). Agnes was born in Michigan. Dorothy was born in Kentucky, the daughter of Lloyd Bloomfield and Daisy M. Thomas.
Sources: Obituary of Kristen’s paternal grandfather, John Edward Doute – http://legacy.com
Obituary of Kristen’s paternal great-grandmother, Marie Catherine Rhea/Rea (Malenfant) Cote – http://familysearch.org
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Rossi in 2015, photo by Prphotos
Birth Name: John Theodore Rossi
Place of Birth: Staten Island, New York City, New York, U.S.
Date of Birth: June 4, 1975
Ethnicity: Italian, as well as Syrian, Lebanese, and Spanish
Theo Rossi is an American actor and producer.
Theo is the son of Mary Jane and Vincent Rossi. He is married to Meghan McDermott, with whom he has two children.
He has stated:
Being of mixed ethnicity, Middle Eastern, Italian—it was just one of those weird things where I’ve never really been enough of anything? I never fit in enough, for anything? And so I’ve just gravitated towards ‘Oh my last name is Rossi, so I’ll be this.’ And I’m from New York, so that’s easier for you. Because if you wanna explain to someone that you’re Syrian, they’re like, ‘What do you mean, like the bad Syrian?’ And it’s like, no. [sighs heavily] No one knows history, no one knows anything. You can’t explain anything to people, the ignorance is at an all-time high.
Theo’s maternal grandfather was Theodore Jamil Holway (the son of Jamie/Jamil Boutros Holway and Edma/Edna Hakim). Theodore was born in New York. Theo’s great-grandfather Jamil was born in Damascus, Syria, the son of Boutrus Leon Holway and Zaynah/Hannah Hajjar/Sharit. Edma was born in Tripoli, now Lebanon, the daughter of Nicolas Hakim.
Theo’s maternal grandmother was Erminia/Erminie Leona Nerina/Neiina Sorrentino (the daughter of Francesco Saverio “Frank” Sorrentino and Amelia “Emily”/”Emma” D’Amora/D’Amore). Erminia was born in New York. Francesco was born in Napoli, Campania, Italy, the son of Alfonso Sorrentino and Anastasia Attanasio. Amelia was born in Salerno, Italy, the daughter of Giuseppe D’Amora/D’Amore and Antonetta/Antonietta Iorio/Torio.
Sources: http://sonsofanarchypt.blogspot.ca
http://www.dailyactor.com
Genealogies, and pictures, of Theo’s maternal grandparents, Theodore Jamil Holway and Erminia/Erminie Leona Nerina/Neiina Sorrentino – https://www.findagrave.com
Theo’s maternal grandfather, Theodore Jamil Holway, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Theodore Jamil Holway on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Marriage record of Theo’s maternal great-grandparents, Jamie/Jamil Boutros Holway and Edma/Edna Hakim – https://www.familysearch.org
Death record of Theo’s maternal great-grandmother, Edma/Edna (Hakim) Holway – https://www.familysearch.org
Theo’s maternal grandmother, Erminia/Erminie Leona Nerina/Neiina Sorrentino, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
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Abdoo in 2016, photo by DFree/Bigstock.com
Birth Name: Rose Marie Abdoo
Place of Birth: Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Date of Birth: November 28, 1962
Ethnicity:
*father – Lebanese
*mother – Cuban/Dominican Republic/Spanish
Rose Abdoo is an American actress and comedian. She has appeared on Gilmore Girls and That’s So Raven, among many other shows and movie roles.
Rose’s paternal grandfather was named George Michael Abdoo. George was born in modern-day Lebanon.
Rose’s paternal grandmother was named Mary/Marie Kanaan (the daughter of Raymond Kanaan). Mary was born in modern-day Lebanon.
Rose’s maternal grandfather was Rafael “Fello” Pons Agreda (the son of Gabriel Pons and Maria de Los Milagros Agreda). Gabriel and Maria were born in Havana, Cuba.
Rose’s maternal grandmother was Leopoldina Esperanza Tio Inoa (the daughter of Leopoldo Tio and Clementina Inoa). Leopoldina was born in Mao, Dominican Republic. Leopoldo was born in Santiago, Dominican Republic, the son of Pedro Francisco Tio Llovet, who was born in Blanes, Catalonia, Spain.
Sources: Rose’s father on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Genealogy of Rose Abdoo (focusing on her mother’s side) – https://gw.geneanet.org
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Valverde in 2019, photo by Denis Makarenko/Bigstock.com
Birth Name: Isis Nable Valverde
Place of Birth: Aiuruoca, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Date of Birth: February 17, 1987
Ethnicity: Brazilian [Portuguese, Italian, Spanish, 1/16th Lebanese, remote English, possibly other]
Isis Valverde is a Brazilian actress.
She is married to André Resende, with whom she has one child.
Isis’ paternal grandparents were named Dário Valverde and Manoelina/Manuelina Delgado de Jesus.
Isis’ maternal grandfather is Edgar Eduardo da Silveira Nable (the son of Nagib/Nagibe da Silveira Nable and Marieta Toledo Dália). Edgar was born in Minas Gerais. Nagib was born in Minas Gerais, the son of Joaquim Nable, who was Lebanese, and of Áurea Isaura da Silveira, who was Brazilian. Marieta was born in Minas Gerais, the daughter of Luiz Gonzaga Dália, whose own parents, Francesco D’Elia and Filomena Morena, were from Teggiano, province of Salerno, Campania, Italy; and of Clarinda de Assis Toledo, who was Brazilian.
Isis’ maternal grandmother was Maria Nilse/Nilce Senador (the daughter of Fillippe Espini “Felipe” Senador/Senatore and Ana do Sacramento Arnaut). Maria was born in Minas Gerais. She was the mayor of Aiuruoca, from 1993 to 1996, and is pictured here. Fillippe was born in Minas Gerais, the son of Vincenzo Senatore, who was from Cava de’ Tirreni, province of Salerno, Campania, Italy, and of Benedetta Espini/Spina, who was also Italian. Isis’ great-grandmother Ana was born in Minas Gerais, the daughter of Francisco Antonio Arnaut and Maria Zeferina do Sacramento.
Isis’ great-great-grandfather Francisco Antonio Arnaut’s line can be traced to Manoel Corrêa Arnaut, who was born, c. 1724, in Lisbon, Portugal. Manoel is said to have had some English ancestry through a man named William Arnold, who moved to Portugal.
Sources: Genealogy of Isis’ maternal great-grandparents, Nagib/Nagibe da Silveira Nable and Marieta Toledo Dália – http://www.familysearch.org
Information on the Dália family – http://www.geocities.ws
Genealogy of Isis’ maternal grandmother, Maria Nilse/Nilce Senador – https://www.familysearch.org
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Jacobs in 2017, photo by Joe Seer/Bigstock.com
Place of Birth: Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Date of Birth: July 7, 1968
Ethnicity: Lebanese
Danny Jacobs is an American actor, especially prominent as a voice actor in animated properties.
He is from a Lebanese-American Catholic family.
Source: https://twitter.com
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Cancelmi in 2015, photo by kathclick/www.bigstockphoto.com
Birth Name: Louis Guy Cancelmi
Place of Birth: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Date of Birth: June 9, 1978
Ethnicity:
*50% Italian
*25% Lebanese
*25% Slovak
Louis Cancelmi is an American actor.
His sister is actress Annie Parisse. His father is of half Italian and half Slovak descent. Her mother is of half Italian and half Lebanese ancestry.
Louis is married to actress Elisabeth Waterston. Elisabeth is the sister of actress Katherine Waterston, and the daughter of actor Sam Waterston.
Louis’ paternal grandfather was Harry James Cancelmi (the son of Gaetano “Guy” Cancelmi and Mary Ann Parisse). Harry was born in Pennsylvania, to Italian parents, from Abruzzo. Gaetano was the son of Rosaria “Rose” Rico, who was from Popoli, Provincia di Pescara.
Louis’ paternal grandmother was Mary M. Smetana (the daughter of Raimond/Raymond Steve Szmetana/Smetana and Anna Mary Kurucz/Kionaz). Louis’ grandmother Mary was born in Pennsylvania. Raimond was from Szepesófalu or Altdorf/Spišská Stará Ves, and was of Slovak descent. Louis’ great-grandmother Anna Mary was also of Slovak descent, and was the daughter of Ignatius Kurucz and Maria Macsurak. Her family lived in Niedzica, Poland and Matiasovce, Slovakia.
Louis’ maternal grandfather was Harry A. Panzera (the son of Eurico “Henry” Panzera and Josephine DiCio/Decio). Harry was born in Pennsylvania, to Italian parents.
Louis’ maternal grandmother was Sadie Owens (the daughter of Joseph Owens and Lottie/Laura Radd/Rhad). Sadie was born in Pennsylvania, to parents from Lebanon, her father from Beirut and her mother from Tripoli.
Sources: Louis’ paternal grandfather, Harry James Cancelmi, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
Death record of Louis’ paternal great-grandfather, Gaetano “Guy” Cancelmi – https://www.findagrave.com
Louis’ paternal grandmother, Mary M. Smetana, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
Immigration record of Louis’ paternal great-grandfather, Raimond/Raymond Steve Szmetana/Smetana – https://familysearch.org
Genealogy of Louis’ paternal great-grandmother, Anna Mary Kurucz/Kionaz – https://familysearch.org
Genealogy of Louis’ paternal great-grandmother, Anna Mary Kurucz/Kionaz (focusing on her mother’s side) – http://www.werelate.org
Death record of Louis’ paternal great-grandmother, Anna Mary (Kurucz/Kionaz) Szmetana/Smetana – https://familysearch.org
Louis’ maternal grandfather, Harry A. Panzera, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
Louis’ maternal grandmother, Sadie Owens, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
Obituary of Louis’ maternal grandmother, Sadie (Owens) Panzera – http://www.obitsforlife.com
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Baccarin in 2013, photo by Prphotos
Birth Name: Morena Silva de Vaz Setta Baccarin
Place of Birth: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Date of Birth: June 2, 1979
Ethnicity:
*50% Italian
*25% Lebanese
*25% Brazilian [Portuguese, other]
Morena Baccarin is a Brazilian-born actress. Her roles include Homeland, Deadpool, and Greenland. She is the daughter of Fernando Baccarin, a journalist, and Vera Setta (Vera Lúcia Setta), an actress. Her father is of half Italian and half Lebanese descent, and her mother is of half Italian and half Portuguese/Brazilian ancestry. Her uncle was actor Ivan Setta. She moved with her family to New York during her childhood, because of her father’s career.
Morena is married to actor Ben McKenzie. She has a son with her former husband, producer and director Austin Chick; and two children with Ben.
Morena’s paternal grandfather was Alcides Baccarin (the son of Augusto Baccarin and Ida Sabbatini/Sabatini). Alcides was born in São Paulo. Augusto was born in São Paulo, the son of Luigi Baccarin, who was from Campodoro, province of Padova, Veneto, Italy, and of Luigia Santinato, who was also from Veneto. Ida was born in São Paulo, to Italian parents, Antonio Sabbatini and Nazarenna Tereza Ambrozi, who were from Recanati, province of Macerata, Marche.
Morena’s paternal grandmother was Nair Haddad (the daughter of Jorge Abrahão Haddad and Nacima/Nassima Camilo Abrahão). Nair was born in Minas Gerais, to an Arab family. Jorge was born in Syria, likely now modern-day Lebanon. Nacima was born in Brazil, to parents from Syria, now Lebanon.
Morena’s maternal grandfather was Antonio Setta (the son of Miguel Setta and Rosa Laviola). Antonio was born in Rio de Janeiro. Miguel was born in Italy, the son of Giuseppe Setta and Maria Carbina Carnevale. Rosa was born in Rio de Janeiro, to Italian parents, Antonio Laviola and Maria Carmela/Carmella Cianci/Ciancio, who was from San Severino Lucano, province of Potenza, Basilicata.
Morena’s maternal grandmother was named Laís da Costa Fonseca (the daughter of Alzira da Costa Fonseca). Laís was born in Rio de Janeiro. Alzira was the daughter of Carlota da Costa. A picture of Laís can be seen here.
Sources: http://movieplayer.it
Birth record of Morena’s paternal uncle – https://www.familysearch.org
Death record of Morena’s maternal grandfather, Antonio Setta – https://www.familysearch.org
Marriage record of Morena’s maternal grandparents, Antonio Setta and Laís da Costa Fonseca – https://www.familysearch.org
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Birth Name: Robert Basil Attal
Place of Birth: Harris, Texas, U.S.
Date of Birth: November 14, 1994
Ethnicity:
*father – Lebanese
*mother – English, Scottish, Irish, Welsh, German
Roby Attal is an American actor. He has starred on the movies Hell Fest (2018) and Red 11 (2019).
His father is from Lebanon. His mother was American, and was mostly of English, Scottish, Irish, Welsh, and German descent.
Roby’s maternal grandfather was John Nuttall Walz (the son of John N. Walz and Mary Pearl Ingram). Roby’s grandfather John was born in Louisiana. Roby’s great-grandfather John was born in Louisiana, the son of William Stephen Walz, whose parents were German, and of Elizabeth Nuttal, who was born in England, and was of English and Scottish descent. Mary was born in Alabama, the daughter of Julius Emanuel Ingram and Sarah Margaret “Maggie” Clayton.
Roby’s maternal grandmother is named Marjorie Elaine Cooper (the daughter of Fletcher Dixon Cooper and Anna Sarah Burris). Marjorie was born in Louisiana. Fletcher was born in Louisiana, the son of George Shelton Cooper and Cynthia Jane Ard. Anna was born in Louisiana, the daughter of James William Burris and Mary Malinda Bickham.
Source: Obituary of Roby’s maternal grandfather, John Nuttall Walz – http://findagrave.com
Photo by kathclick/Bigstock.com
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Hijazi in 2017, photo by kathclick/Bigstock.com
Birth Name: Zane Ahmed Hijazi
Place of Birth: Miami, Florida, U.S.
Date of Birth: November 18, 1992
Ethnicity: Lebanese
Zane Hijazi is an American actor, diretor, and Youtube and social media personality.
He has said that he has Lebanese ancestry.
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Birth Name: Christopher Thomas Sununu
Place of Birth: Salem, New Hampshire, U.S.
Date of Birth: November 5, 1974
Ethnicity:
*father – Arab [Palestinian, Lebanese]
*mother – Irish, Scottish
Chris Sununu is an American politician, businessperson, and engineer. A Republican, he has served as Governor of New Hampshire, since January 5, 2017.
Chris is the son of Nancy and John H. Sununu, a politician, who was Governor of New Hampshire, from January 6, 1983 to January 4, 1989, and White House Chief of Staff, from January 20, 1989 to December 15, 1991, among other duties. Chris’s father was born on Havana, Cuba, while his own father was there on a business trip, and was raised in New York, U.S.; his father speaks Spanish fluently. Chris’s paternal grandparents were Arabs of the Orthodox religion, with roots Jerusalem and Beirut.
Chris’s brother is politician John E. Sununu (John Edward Sununu), who was a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New Hampshire, from January 3, 1997 to January 3, 2003, and a U.S. Senator from New Hampshire, from January 3, 2003 to January 3, 2009.
Chris is married to Valerie, with whom he has three children.
Chris’s paternal grandfather was named John Saleh Sununu. John was an international film distributor. He was raised in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
Chris’s paternal grandmother was named Victoria Dada. Victoria was born in San Salvador, El Salvador.
Chris’s maternal grandfather was named Edward Paul Hayes. Edward was born in Massachusetts.
Chris’s maternal grandmother was Eleanor M. Christie (the daughter of Joseph E. Christie and Annie V. Hart). Chris’s grandmother Eleanor was born in Massachusetts. Joseph was the son of Joseph A. Christie, who was Canadian, and of Mary E. Boland.
Sources: https://www.washingtonpost.com
https://www.nytimes.com
Genealogy of Chris Sununu – https://www.geni.com
Obituary of Chris’s paternal grandmother, Victoria (Dada) Sununu – https://www.nytimes.com
Genealogies and obituaries of Chris’s maternal grandparents, Edward Paul Hayes and Eleanor M. (Christie) Hayes – https://www.findagrave.com
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Place of Birth: Mexico City, Mexico
Date of Birth: 30 November, 1990
Ethnicity: Mexican [Spanish, Lebanese, possibly French/Basque, likely other]
Darío Yazbek Bernal is a Mexican actor. He is known for starring in the series The House Of The Flowers (La Casa de las Flores).
He is the son of Sergio Yazbek Fuentes, a director of photography, and Patricia Bernal Lamarque, an actress and model. His sister is actress Tamara Yazbek and his half-brother is actor Gael García Bernal. On his father’s side, his aunt is photographer Mariana Yazbek and his second cousin was actor Mauricio Garcés (born Mauricio Feres Yazbek).
Darío’s paternal grandfather was Tufic Yazbek Nader (the son of Encamación/Encarnación Yazbek and Isabel Nader). Tufic Yazbek was born in Tampico, Tamaulipas, Mexico in a Lebanese family, he was a famous fashion photographer during the “Golden age” of Mexican cinema.
Darío’s paternal grandmother was named Zaida Fuentes de Yazbek.
Darío’s maternal grandmother is named María Lamarque Sáenz. The surname “Lamarque” indicate Southwest French or Basque ancestry.
Sources: https://prabook.com
https://twitter.com
https://www.capitalmexico.com.mx
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Birth Name: Carlos Slim Helú
Place of Birth: Mexico City, Mexico
Date of Birth: 28 January, 1940
Ethnicity: Lebanese
Carlos Slim is a Mexican business magnate, investor, and philanthropist. He was ranked the richest person in the world by Forbes in 2013, and is regarded as the richest person in Latin America. He runs the conglomerate Grupo Carso.
Carlos is the son of Linda Helú Atta and Julián Slim Haddad (born Khalil Salim Haddad Aglamaz), who established a dry goods retail store, La Estrella de Oriente/The Star of the Orient, and later became a real estate millionaire. His parents were Maronite Christians of Lebanese descent. His father was born in Jezzine, then part of the Ottoman Empire. His mother was born in Parral, Chihuahua, to parents who had founded one of the first Arab-language magazines in Mexico.
His cousin is Mexican billionaire businessperson Alfredo Harp Helú.
He has six children, including businessperson Carlos Slim Domit, with his late wife Soumaya Gemayel, who was involved in philanthropy. Soumaya was a niece of Lebanese political leader Pierre Gemayel, of the prominent Gemayel family.
Carlos’ paternal grandfather was named Gantus/Gastón Slim.
Carlos’ paternal grandmother was named Nour Haddad.
Carlos’ maternal grandfather was Saleh/José Antonio Helú (the son of Antonio Helú and Bediha Mansour).
Carlos’ maternal grandmother was Wadiha/Emilia Alexandra Atta Mutrán (the daughter of Alejandro Atta and Rosa Mutrán). Wadiha was born in Zahle, Zahlé, Bekaa.
Source: Genealogy of Carlos Slim – https://www.geni.com
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Birth Name: Lawrence Joseph Zahab
Date of Birth: April 3, 1937
Place of Birth: Masson-Angers, Québec, Canada
Date of Death: March 21, 2022
Place of Death: Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada
Ethnicity: Lebanese
Lawrence Dane was a Canadian actor. Among his many roles are the films Rituals (1977), Running, Scanners, Happy Birthday to Me (1981), and Bride of Chucky. He had also been credited as Larry Zahab.
He was raised in Ottawa, Ontario.
Source: https://archive.macleans.ca
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Shakira in 2011, photo by kathclick/bigstock.com
Birth Name: Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll
Place of Birth: Barranquilla, Atlántico, Colombia
Date of Birth: February 2, 1977
Ethnicity:
*father – Lebanese
*mother – Colombian, including Spanish [Castilian, Andalusian, Aragonese, Cantabrian], Indigenous, African, Catalan, Basque, Galician, Italian/Sicilian
Sakira is a Colombian singer, songwriter, dancer, record producer, model, and choreographer.
Her father, William Alberto Mebarak Chadid, was born in New York City, New York, U.S., and is of Lebanese descent. Her mother, Nidia del Carmen Ripoll Torrado, is Colombian, born in Arenosa, Colombia. Shakira’s mother’s ancestry includes Spanish [Castilian, Andalusian, Aragonese, Cantabrian], Indigenous, African, Catalan, Basque, Galician, and Italian/Sicilian. Shakira has two children, Milan Piqué and Sasha Piqué, with her partner, Catalan professional footballer Gerard Piqué.
Sakira’s name, Shakira, means “thankful” in Arabic. She uses Turkish-Arabic belly dancing in a lot of her performances.
Shakira’s paternal grandfather was named Alberto Mebarak Spath (the son of Moisés Isaac Mebarak and Labibe Spath S.). Alberto was born in Cartagena, Bolívar Dept, Colombia, to Lebanese emigrants, from Beirut and Zahlé, respectively. Moisés was the son of Isaac Mebarak and Marta. Labibe was the daughter of Moisés D. Spath and Marie (or María in Spanish) S.
Shakira’s paternal grandmother was Isabel Chadid Baizer (the daughter of Pedro Chadid Raide and Rosa Baizer Gandur). Isabel was born in Sincelejo, Sucre Dept, Colombia, to Lebanese parents. Pedro was the son of Tannus Shdid, later Antonio Chadid Harb, and of Sade Raide. Pedro moved to Colombia in 1895. Rosa was the daughter of Abraham Baizer and Juana Gandur.
Shakira’s maternal grandfather was Tomás Eduardo Ripoll Jiménez (the son of Cristóbal Ripoll Carrasquilla and Elena Leocadia Jiménez). Tomás Eduardo was born in Piojó, Atlántico. Cristóbal was the son of José Antonio Ripoll Ramos and Rosaura “Rosa” Carrasquilla. Elena was the daughter of an unknown father and Magdalena Jiménez.
Shakira’s maternal grandmother was Josefina Torrado Núñez (the daughter of Adriano Natividad Torrado Verjel and Mercedes Núñez). Josefina was born in Ábrego, Norte de Santander. Natividad was the son of Francisco José Torrado Carvajalino and María Victoria Verjel Torrado. Mercedes was the daughter of Milán Navarro and Ángela Núñez Pisciotti. Shakira has said that she has Italian/Sicilian ancestry from her Pisciotti line. She stated this here (from 0:41) and here (from 3:20).
Shakira’s third cousin once removed is Internet personality Manolo González.
Shakira with her parents and partner Gerard Piqué in 2013, photo by Prphotos
Sources: BBC article on Shakira’s Lebanese ancestry – http://news.bbc.co.uk
Genealogy of Shakira (focusing on her father’s side) – https://www.geni.com
Baptismal record of Shakira’s father – https://familysearch.org
Baptismal record of Shakira’s paternal grandfather, Alberto Mebarak Spath – https://familysearch.org
Confirmation record of Shakira’s paternal grandfather, Alberto Mebarak Spath – http://www.rodriguezuribe.co
Baptismal record of Shakira’s paternal grandmother, Isabel Chadid Baizer – https://familysearch.org
Records of some of Shakira’s father’s family – http://www.rodriguezuribe.co
Interview with Shakira’s father about her mother’s ancestry – http://www.lavanguardia.com
YouTube video about Shakira’s Catalan ancestry – http://www.youtube.com
Family histories of Shakira’s mother – http://orlandoclavijotorrado.blogspot.com
http://misescritosgloriabarriga.blogspot.com
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Date of Birth: May 13, 2000
Ethnicity:
*75% Italian, including Sicilian
*25% Lebanese/Syrian
Antonio Cipriano is an American actor and singer.
He was raised in Grosse Pointe, Michigan.
Antony’s paternal grandfather likely was Joseph Cipriano.
Antony’s paternal grandmother is Noreen George (the daughter of Frederick/Farid Anthony George and Viola Heidi/Faidt Jusef). Frederick was born in Tourza, Lebanon. Viola was born in Eyoon, Syria.
Antony’s maternal grandfather was named Antonio/Tony D’Aleo (the son of Cosimo D’Aleo and Providenza). Antonio was born in Italy. Cosimo was born in San Cipirello, Sicily.
Antony’s maternal grandmother is Angie Ventimiglia (the daughter of Jack Ventimiglia and Sara DiTrapani). Jack was the son of Salvatore Ventimiglia and Angela Sansone. Sara was the daughter of Joseph Di Trapani and Josephine Bennariti.
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Place of Birth: Tripoli, Lebanon
Date of Birth: May 31, 1982
Ethnicity: Lebanese
Lee Majdoub is a Canadian actor. He is known for his roles in See No Evil 2 and the Sonic the Hedgehog films.
His family lived in Italy and Switzerland, before moving to Ottawa, Ontario, when he was nine. He also lived in Montreal.
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