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Rita Hayek
ريتا حايك
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Born
Rita Elie Hayek

(1987-10-09) 9 October 1987 (age 37)
Beirut, Lebanon
Occupation Actress
Years active 2005–present
Spouse(s)
Abdullah Rebeiz
(m. 2017)

Rita Elie Hayek (born October 9, 1987) is a talented actress and TV presenter from Lebanon. She is known for her roles in many TV shows and films, including the Oscar-nominated movie The Insult.

Who is Rita Hayek?

Rita Hayek was born in Beirut, Lebanon. She loved acting from a young age and decided to make it her career. She has worked hard to become one of the most recognized faces in Lebanese entertainment.

Rita's Early Life and Training

To become a professional actress, Rita studied at the National Institute Of Fine Arts (INBA) at the Lebanese University. This is a special school where people learn about acting and other arts. In 2011, she traveled all the way to Hollywood to take more acting classes at the Stella Adler Studio of Acting. This helped her improve her skills even more!

Starting Her Acting Career

Rita Hayek got her first role on television in 2005. She starred in a drama series called A March Dream. This show was about important events happening in Lebanon at that time. It was a big step for her career.

Rita on Stage and Screen

Rita has also performed in plays. One of her notable roles was in a play called High Heels. This play explored different ways people interact in society, which was a fresh approach for the region.

In 2017, Rita took on a major role in the film The Insult. She played the wife of the main character. This movie became very famous and was even nominated for an Academy Award (also known as an Oscar) for Best Foreign Language Film in 2018! It also won many awards at film festivals around the world, showing how good the movie and its actors were.

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