Raya Abirached facts for kids
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Raya Abirached
ريا أبي راشد |
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| Born | May 12, 1977 Beirut, Lebanon
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| Education | University of Westminster |
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| Known for | Arabs Got Talent |
| Spouse(s) |
Valerio Cammarano (m. 2011)
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| Children | 1 |
Raya Abirached (Arabic: ريا أبي راشد, born on May 12, 1977) is a famous Lebanese TV presenter and celebrity journalist. She works for MBC, a big media company.
She is most known for being a co-host on the popular TV talent show, Arabs Got Talent. Raya also hosts Scoop with Raya. This show shares news and interviews with Hollywood actors and directors. Many people call it "the Arab version of E!" because it covers so much entertainment news.
Raya's Journey
Raya Abirached started her career as a journalist in Beirut, Lebanon. She worked for Radio du Mont Liban (RML) and MTV Lebanon. In 1999, she moved to the UK.
She studied a lot! Raya has a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics. She also has two Masters degrees: one in Cinema and another in Broadcast Journalism. She earned these from the University of Westminster. Raya is very good with languages. She can speak Arabic, English, French, and Italian.
Her Amazing Career
Raya Abirached has interviewed many famous movie stars and directors. Imagine talking to people like Tom Cruise, Angelina Jolie, George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Clint Eastwood, Martin Scorsese, Julia Roberts, and Natalie Portman!
She has also interviewed music stars such as Mariah Carey, Beyoncé, and Shakira. Even sports legends like Luís Figo and Boris Becker have talked with her.
Raya used to host a weekly business show called "World Business." It was shown on channels like CNBC Europe and Al Arabiya. She has also hosted big events, like the American Idol competition in Dubai and the opening of Ferrari World Abu Dhabi.
Raya is very popular online too. Her Facebook page has over 3 million followers, and her Instagram has more than 5 million! Forbes magazine even listed her among the top 100 Arab celebrities.
Personal Life
In 2011, Raya Abirached married Valerio Cammarano, an Italian businessman. They have one daughter named Lola, who was born in 2016.
Voice Acting Roles
Raya Abirached has also lent her voice to characters in animated movies for their Arabic versions.
Movies
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 2016 | The Angry Birds Movie | Matilda |
| 2017 | Smurfs: The Lost Village | Smurfwillow |
| 2018 | Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation | Ericka |
| 2019 | The Angry Birds Movie 2 | Matilda |
| 2019 | Spies in Disguise | Geraldine |
| 2021 | Space Jam: A New Legacy | Lola Bunny |
Television Shows
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 2005 | Scoop with Raya | Host |
| 2020 | Future's Folktales | Um Sayel |
