1 porn star appearing on PornHub's website in 2014. YA MAMA TA3E!!! She is an actress, known for Moonbase 3 (1973), War & Peace (1972) and A Picture of Katherine Mansfield (1973). Once civil war broke out in Lebanon, Saab started working on documentary films. There aren't many public faces of queer Arabs. He was last seen (or heard) in the animated educational film 1001 Inventions and the World of Ibn Al-Haytham (2015), said to be his final role. He is a composer and actor, known for Hardcore Henry (2015), Body of Lies (2008) and Bug (2006). She is of Lebanese, Spanish & Italian descent. She won the 2003 Genie Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role for her role in Ararat. He has also played straight roles: Cookie, in the underseen Dorfman in Love; Jesus in Killing Jesus, and Ali, a terrorist in Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan. Encouraged by the Ziad Doueiri (born in 1963) is a Lebanese-born cinematographer, film director and writer. Her most recognisable movie role is probably the. Like the majority of immigrants coming from that region of Lebanon, the Yachteens settled down in Lawrence, Massachusetts. 2. He grew up in northern Sweden but is now living in Stockholm. Nasim Pedrad (born November 18, 1981) is an American actress and comedian best known for her five seasons as a cast member on Saturday Night Live (1975) from 2009 to 2014. Here are 10 celebrities you didn't know had a Middle Eastern background. List contains film actors like Joana Hadjithomas and Mohamad Chamas. Amal Clooney was born on February 3, 1978 in Beirut, Lebanon. She is of Lebanese, Spanish & Italian descent. I got backlash from [the] gay community because I said, "I'm a bottom and a total bottom." We're at a time where we can change the conversation, claim our place in this world, and define how we should be perceived. We are confused and overwhelmed, and we spend our time surviving and not developing. He was cast to play characters of many different ethnicities, but most frequently as a Native American. Nour El-Refai was born on November 14, 1987 in Lebanon. He is an actor and writer, known for Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2022), Assassin's Creed Mirage (2023) and Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency (2016). Yachteen quickly figured out that his skin color, facial features, gestures and accent would help him in the profession. Consecutively from 2003 to2006, he was nominated for four Emmy Awardfor Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series, andwon the award in 2003, 2005 and 2006. Vaughns grandmother actually comes from the Saba family of Innabet. I'd tell them, "Just be yourself." I need to humanize them. The 5-foot, 10-inch beauty was a Wilhelmina model in the 1970s, giving it up to go to work for Buffalo-area Congressman Jack Kemp. 11-Amal Alamuddin Known also by Amal Clooney, Amal was born on February 3rd 1978. To historians, he is the actor Frank Lackteen. List of famous film actors and actresses from Lebanon, listed by their popularity with photos when available. RIP Shaggy. After having seen Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971) in a local movie theater, she decided she wanted to become an actress. That's just who I always was, and that never went away. He gained praise for playing a hustler in the independent drama My Own Private Idaho (1991) and established himself as an action hero with leading roles in Point Break (1991) and Speed (1994). These qualities are what make him so ingratiating on and offscreen and part of the reason why the actor . She also attended the Stella Adler Studio of Acting in Los Angeles, California. Amy has acted in several movies and television. Actor, director, producer, he directed his first short film "Talion" in 2001. Lebanon has given birth to some great movie actors and actresses over the years, many of who have gone on to star in comedies, dramas, horror movies and more. Joe El Rady was born on January 30, 1977 in Beirut, Lebanon. We are not allowed the fullness to be human. The blond bombshell was born in Colombia to a Spanish mother and a Lebanese father. There are exceptions, but it forces you to understand love on a deeper level. It is worth looking back at the long career of Mohammad Hassan Yachteen, a historical figure in the world of Hollywood, who was one of the first actors to fill this role. Labaki first came into the spotlight as an actress in the early 2000s. Sam Kalidi is a multilingual actor based in Los Angeles.Sam holds a Masters in Clinical Psychology from Boston University and a Bachelors in Communication Arts from the American University of Paris and has trained at New York's HB Studio.He guest starred on CBS' The Unit and Hulu's East Los High.He Ziad Doueiri (born in 1963) is a Lebanese-born cinematographer, film director and writer. Ahead of this weekend's OUTShine film festival, actor Haaz Sleiman discusses his life and career with Out. DJ Khaled was born on November 26, 1975 in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. 9-Salma HayekIts kind of difficult to forget that Salma Hayek is Lebanese, well because her name gives it away but thats besides the point; the point is that LOOK AN ACADEMY AWARD NOMINEE IS LEBANESE, LOOK! This page contains a list of the greatest Lebanese Actors. 7-ShakiraShakira Mebarak was born to a Lebanese father and a Spanish-Italian mother and my guess is that she gets her hot dance moves from the Lebanese side of the family. Wehbe is also the 2nd richest celebrity in the Arab world, with a reported estimated wealth of over $57 million.In 1991, at the age of eighteen, she was chosen as Miss South Lebanon, and the holder of the title of Miss Lebanon for the year 1992, but the title was withdrawn from her because of her violation of the laws of the competition, as she was married and a mother. 1. Her Arab roots have heavily influenced her music career, especially her belly dancing skills, which she showcases in her music videos. After quitting boxing he started a new career as stand-up comedian and writer (he Nathalie Issa was born on December 17, 1998 in Lebanon. Jenna Dewan: Once a backup dancer for Janet Jackson, the part-Lebanese actress Jenna Dewan became a familiar face in Hollywood's dance genre. The Cuban-American singer, songwriter and actress is married to Emilio Estephan. He says growing up in Lebanon helped him develop a thick skin and an empathy for others that has served him well in his 15-year career. She is known for demonstrating everyday aspects of Lebanese life and covering a range of political issues such as war, poverty, and feminism. We are not nurtured to be our authentic selves as youths. The mentality of the Arab world is not right or wrong; it just is what it is. Jalla!". Throughout his career, he learned to make use of them to take on different roles: a bandit, a renegade, a thief, a Native American, a Mexican or a Chinese. What are your thoughts on your coming out video now? Subscribe to get the latest news and fun happenings in the region. It was genuine. Has been cast in some of the Producer | It's not fair that I'm not getting those opportunities. Jesus is usually played by white, blond-haired, blue-eyed actors. Success arrived early for Alia. Frank Lackteen (born Mohammed Hassan Lackteen August 29, 1897 - July 8, 1968) was a Lebanese-born American film actor best known for his antagonistic roles. RELATED | Olympic Gold Medalist Kerron Clement Comes Out As Gay, What Its Like to Be a Gay Arab Actor in Hollywood. Outcaught up with the actor prior to OUTShine to talk about his life, career, and being a gay Arab role model, as well as his famous coming out video. After several roles, he landed a spot in the ensemble drama Syriana (2005), earning him the Special Award for Arabs in The International Cinema at the Cairo International Film Festival. Akidddd you do. Many well known and highly identifiable actresses have tried and failed to make the arduous crossover from fizzy TV sitcom star to mature, dramatic artist. With an HPI of 46.66, Fares Fares is the 6th most famous Lebanese Actor. He played John Constantine in Constantine (2005) and starred in the romantic drama The Lake House (2006), the science fiction thriller The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008), and the crime thriller Street Kings (2008). I got a motorcycle and had a girlfriend [as a teenager] and that was my first "acting gig" -- I had to be in control to do what I wanted. I wish someone said [that] to me as a kid. Philippe Aractingi is a renowned artist in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Antonella Lualdi (born Antonietta de Pascale; 6 July 1931) is an Italian actress and singer. They are changing and evolving, but they still throw gay guys in prison in Egypt. Sadly, however, Kasem passed away in June 2014. Yes, the Wedding Crashers star has Lebanese roots and they come from his paternal grandmother. Fares Fares (Swedish pronunciation: [frs frs] (listen); Arabic: ; born 29 April 1973) is a Swedish-Lebanese actor of Assyrian descent. What are your thoughts on gay visibility and attitudes in the region? This is my right to defend myself. He has been married to Rita Raidi de Tarabay since October 1, 1999. where his dream to become an Actor Started. In 2006, Wehbe was on People Magazine's 50 most beautiful people list. He has been married to Margot Brennan since September 15, 1990. His most recent appearances were in Wes Andersons ensemble comedy The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014) and Dar Adal on TVs Homeland. Ghassan was last seen in the 2012 TV miniseries Omar as Abu Bakr. She directed three films, including Sois belle et tais-toi (1981). Her biography has been translated into 18 different languages. Greater stardom came for playing Neo in the science fiction series The Matrix, beginning in 1999. 4. F. Murray Abraham She is married to Atom Egoyan. Everything I did wasn't, in my mind, to get an award. His biography has been translated into 18 different languages. None of the main characters are played by Lebanese actors in this movie; the film mostly featured actors of Algerian descent playing Lebanese characters. She has since gone on to co-star in sitcoms such as Mulaney (2014), Scream Queens (2015), People of Earth (2016), and New Girl . She is married to Atom Egoyan. 21st-century Lebanese male actors (29 P) Lebanese male actors by medium (4 C) 0-9. W yallaaaaa! I'm the lead in one episode, and I play a Syrian Muslim whose father burned his hand on the stove after seeing him kiss a guy. 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Although he is known as an American actor, producer and comedian, Vaughn's grandmother on this dad's side was Lebanese. The most famous deceased actors include Delphine Seyrig. By Mark McPherson Begin Slideshow Hollywood Stars Middle Eastern Actors Hollywood Arab Stars Arab Roots Celebrities With Arab Roots Jane Fonda Campaigns to Save 'Our Brethren in The Ocean' Bruce Willis Has Frontotemporal Dementia, Condition Worsens "I think that Arabs were not aware of his true identity. Do you know anyone from there? She studied accounting and at the end of the month of Nov. 1993 began working in the field of "Modelanj" she was the first fashion show she shared in was in the season of Christmas for a number of fashion designers, also appeared in the announcement of a washing powders and which was filmed in Rita Hayek is a graduate of the National Institute of Fine Arts of the Lebanese University. Her first big break came from starring with Antonio Banderas in Desperado (1995). 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Hit films include 'The Break Up' and 'The Wedding Crashers'. I've enjoyed the gay roles I've played because these are exciting times for the LGBTQ+ community. Delphine Claire Beltiane Seyrig (French: [si]; 10 April 1932 15 October 1990) was a Lebanese-born French stage and film actress, a film director and a feminist. She has been married to Khaled Mouzanar since October 2007. W yallaaaaa! He worked his way through a few thankless movie roles of Pakistani Chef in The Five-Year Engagement (2012) and Gary the Delivery Guy in The Kings of Summer (2013) before finally being a more recognizable talent in Hot Tub Time Machine 2 (2015) and Fist Fight (2017). Her career began at the young Actor | With an HPI of 48.70, Nadine Labaki is the 5th most famous Lebanese Actor. Her father, Danny Thomas, was also a successful entertainer whose career lasted for more than 40 years. How does it feel? He worked as a composer, orchestrator or producer for such singers as Franoise Hardy, Charles Aznavour, Gilbert Bcaud and Mireille Mathieu. The Lebanese American born in February 10, 1993, is also known as Mia Callista. He died on July 19, 2021 in Alta Gracia, Argentina. Selected for numerous festivals in France and the rest of the world (Cannes, New York, San Francisco, Locarno, Pusan, Tokyo, etc. It was difficult, but it's "our" story. They have three children. Even if you never got your hand burned, you can find a metaphor for not feeling safe or feeling isolated. Ghassan Massoud (born September 20, 1958 in Damascus) is a Syrian actor and film-maker. They have two children. That's why I did, You played gay roles before you came out publicly, I've enjoyed the gay roles I've played because these are exciting times for the LGBTQ+ community. A Pakistan-American, Kumail rose from the ranks of a comedian to become one of the youngest, busiest and most notable Middle Eastern comedy actors. I'm happy to play gay. Her biography has been translated into 35 different languages. Vaughns grandmother actually comes from the Saba family of Innabet. (2011) and Selena Gomez: Hands to Myself (2015). When I'm on a set, I'm playing pretend. His mother and father still reside in Lebanon as does his younger brother and a large extended family of cousins, uncles and Nicolas Mouawad is a Lebanese film and TV actor, working in the United States and the Arab world. Elie Samaha was born on May 10, 1955 in Beirut, Lebanon. American actress Saldana may be more in touch with her Dominican and Puerto Rican roots, but she has definitely notedher Lebanese ancestry as well. I need to humanize them. He even traveled back to his hometown with Hayek to promote her movie, The Prophet. She is an actress and composer, known for Mega Python vs. Gatoroid (2011), Jetsons: The Movie (1990) and Mega Piranha (2009). Jenna grew up in Grapevine, Rami Said Malek (born May 12, 1981) is an American actor. He studied with Henri Dutilleux and Maurice Ohana. It made me think of the gay flamboyant kid I was. There was a lot of truth about it, [like] that I was a total bottom. Ivn Noel was born in 1968 in Beirut, Lebanon. Those in the line-up include Hollywood actors Sharon Stone and Andy Garcia, Lebanese director and actress Nadine Labaki and Indian actor Ranbir Kapoor. Shortly thereafter, he moved to Los Angeles in the mid 1970s to begin his career as filmmakers. Robot. He played in the Broadway production of "Cyrano" alongside Kevin Kline, Jennifer Garner and Chris Sarandon. He has been married to Nadine Lewington since June 6, 2009. (2010). Nidal Al Achkar (born 1941) is a Lebanese actress and theater director, hailed as "The Grande Dame of Lebanese Theater". Following another commercially down period, Reeves made a successful comeback by playing the titular assassin in the John Wick film series, beginning in 2014. Majid Michel. He died on October 24, 1982 in Los Angeles, California, With a smile that melts the hearts and looks that catch any eye, Lebanese actress Nour made quite an impression on the audience from her first roles in Egyptian films, TV series and plays. By subscribing, you contribute to our financial and editorial independence. He won a Critics' Choice Award and the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for his lead role as Elliot Alderson in the USA Network television series Mr. This list of famous Lebanese Actors is sorted by HPI (Historical Popularity Index), a metric that aggregates information on a biographys online popularity. He continues to be spotted in supporting roles with Salmon Fishing in the Yemen (2012) and Lucy (2014), as well as in the upcoming disaster epic Geostorm (2017). He is an actor and cinematographer, known for The Jaundiced Eye (1999), Pranks (1996) and Tales from Home (2004). Yachteen, who changed his name to Frank Lackteen, appeared in several films and had a long artistic career. The bigger issue is for Arabs to change their thinking about subjects like sex. With an HPI of 49.95, Haifa Wehbe is the 4th most famous Lebanese Actor. Tony had roles in major motion pictures likeMen in Black(1997) andMen in Black II(2002). The Day of the Jackal, The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie, Last Year at Marienbad, Sahara, For Whom the Bell Tolls, Malice in the Palace. At age 20, she moved to Paris to study, and graduated from the prestigious L'Ecole des Beaux Arts de Paris in Multimedia and live performances.Her Piter has appeared in Broadway productions such as "Disgraced" with Josh Radnor & Gretchen Mol. She has been married to Khaled Mouzanar since October 2007. He is an actor and producer, known for Man from Beirut (2019), 4 Blocks (2017) and Kanun (2018). Jenna Dewan Akidddd you do. (2011), Capernaum (2018) and Caramel (2007). 20 Celebrities You Never Knew Were Lebanese. She is known for her television roles, portraying Lois Lane on the ABC series Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (1993-1997), and as Susan Mayer on the television series Desperate Housewives (2004-2012), Salma Hayek was born on September 2, 1966 in Coatzacoalcos, Mexico. The actress was born in Texas and discovered her talents first in the form of dancing. They were unconnected. to documentaries (Mysteries of Egypt) to adventure pictures (Hidalgo). I'm not going to just play a terrorist. All rights reserved. Actors, Singers, Producers they have managed to reach a high position in life with their talents. Born and raised in New Hampshire, Michael grew up doing neighborhood magic shows and community theater. and being married to the beautiful man known as Channing Tatum, Jenna Dewans father is of Lebanese-Polish descent and her mother is of German-English descent. He is being recognized with the festival's Vanguard Award for being one of the few visible gay, Muslim, Arab-American men in Hollywood. Everyone thinks I'm a top. Some of that is happening naturally. They have two children. She began her life as a model and also participated as a model in several video clips and television commercials, then worked as a broadcaster on the Arab Radio and Television Network in 1999, and presented her first albums in 2001 and presented many albums and performed several concerts in many Arab countries. Lawrence, Massachusetts, the city where Lackteen started his life as an American, will now dedicate a day to honor his memory. He is a director and writer, known for Madonna: Truth or Dare (1991), W.E. Mohammad was the youngest of three brothers and held various jobs before becoming an actor. Subscribe to our newsletters and offers. She began taking dance lessons when she was eight. At the age of 18, during the Lebanese civil war, Ziad leaves Lebanon to study in the US. Josef Fares was a very productive filmmaker in his teens. Offer sent. She has been among the highest-selling and most successful female Middle Eastern woman in the world, She was ranked 8th on the list of the 99 most desirable women according to Askmen.com. She came to prominence in Alain Resnais's 1961 film Last Year at Marienbad, and later acted in films by Francois Truffaut, Luis Buuel, Marguerite Duras, Fred Zinneman, and Chantal Akerman. She ventured into the acting world when she started playing roles in shows likeThe Young and the Restless(1973) Quintuplets(2004) andJoey(2004). Amr Waked Peter Macdissi is an actor and producer who can be seen in the comedy-drama film "Uncle Frank," written and directed by Alan Ball. ), Danielle Arbid's first two features, Dans les champs de bataille and Un homme perdu, were Nicole Saba was born on June 26, 1974 in Beirut, Lebanon. He was a director and writer, known for Out of Life (1991), L'homme voil (1987) and Little Wars (1982). I just want to enlighten and empower and inspire, show the truth of humanity, not just gay and Arab, but bigger than all of that. In addition to acting, Reeves has directed the film Man of Tai Chi (2013). Delphine Claire Beltiane Seyrig (French: [si]; 10 April 1932 - 15 October 1990) was a Lebanese-born French actress and film director. Lebanese-American actor Haaz Sleiman is sensitive and candid. The Best Hispanic Actors Under 25 In 2023, Wadih El Safi was a Lebanese singer, songwriter,composer and actor. The actor was not part of the Arab-American circle nor the Syrian-Lebanese Association. Walid Riachy (born 26 September 1990) is a Lebanese actor and model, who mostly appears in Mollywood and Hollywood films as well as international commercials. However, Beirut is becoming a gay mecca in the Middle East. He appeared as the Muslim leader Saladin in Kingdom of Heaven (2004), Ammand the Corsair in Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (2007) and Paser in Exodus: Gods and Kings (2014). Singer, songwriter, musician, record producer, dancer, and philanthropist 2. 3. His films will be screened, and his artistic life will be examined. Nadine Labaki (Arabic: Ndn Labik; born February 18, 1974) is a Lebanese actress, director and activist. And yet, he also went unnoticed in his adopted country. Sam Kalidi is a multilingual actor based in Los Angeles.Sam holds a Masters in Clinical Psychology from Boston University and a Bachelors in Communication Arts from the American University of Paris and has trained at New York's HB Studio.He guest starred on CBS' The Unit and Hulu's East Los High.He Jalal Merhi is recognized worldwide as a premiere action-film producer / director after successfully delivering over 20 films worldwide within a decade, and numerous short film projects. Mohammad Yachteen: one of Hollywood's first "Arab villains". (2011) and Selena Gomez: Hands to Myself (2015). Born in 1895 in Kab Elias, Yachteen emigrated to the United States with other family members who were looking to improve their economic situation and start a new life. Keanu's father was born in Hawaii, of British, Michael Malarkey was born on June 21, 1983 in Beirut, Lebanon. His biography has been translated into 22 different languages. He is an actor and producer, known for Deep Impact (1998), Titanic (1997) and Brick Mansions (2014). Doueiri Mika was born on August 18, 1983 in Beirut, Lebanon. Shakira began her musical career at the age of 12 and quickly captured fans around . Jay Harik was born in Beirut, Lebanon [as Jihad Elias Harik] on May 17, 1960. He was a director and writer, known for They Returned (2015), Vuelve (2013) and Primary! Speaking of beautiful Lebanese women, here is one who actually won the Miss America Pageant in 2010. He graduated from high school in 1992 and Edinboro University of Pennsylvania in 1996, where he played club Began his acting career in Sweden 2000 with the movie "Jalla! He moved with his family, including sister Carolyn, to Shannon Elizabeth was born in Houston, Texas, the daughter of a Syrian/Lebanese father. There's so much love in it. Born in Beirut, Lebanon, his family moved to Madrid, Spain, when he was three years old. Fort Lauderdale's LGBTQ+ film festival, on October 20. These qualities are what make him so ingratiating on and offscreen and part of the reason why the actor will be honored at OUTShine. In the same way, Egyptian . First he landed in New York 1983, from there he flew to California. Omar Sharif. He is known for His Only Son (2023), Teleat Rohi (Drop Dead Diva) (2019), and Saabe' Gaar (2017). 1. Raised in a well-to-do Catholic home, Hayek attended a . Her father is of Lebanese descent and her mother is of Mexican/Spanish ancestry. Tarabay was born in Beirut, Lebanon to a large family. He won an Academy Award for playing the lead of the elderly Antonio Salieri in Amadeus (1984). read However, in this article I will sharing with you 6 Nollywood actors born to Lebanese fathers. She attended Van Nuys High School, where she was senior class president and head cheerleader. The world needs to understand Arab culture to get a better sense of why it is the way it is, rather than judge it. Robot, garnering himself an Emmy award among other nominations. A character actor for many years on different television shows since the 1960s, he took small parts in The Andy Griffith Show (1960), Dave grew up in Mt. I'm happy to play gay. Joseph's Abbe Hassan is an Award winning Swedish Director and Producer of Lebanese descent. I am thoughtful, and it's important to me to have a [positive] image of my character. He is also one of the founders of the production company Indian Summer Film. He is an actor and composer, known for Kick-Ass (2010), Monte Carlo (2011) and Spy (2015). To enjoy unlimited access to all LOrient Today content, subscribe. Arsine Khanjian was born on September 6, 1958 in Beirut, Lebanon. He is being recognized with the festival's Vanguard Award for being one of the few visible gay, Muslim, Arab-American men in Hollywood. She is an assistant director, known for The Sand Castle, 1982 (2019) and The Letter Writer. His parents are Vernon Vaughn, a salesman and character actor, and Sharon Vaughn (ne Sharon Eileen DePalmo), a real-estate agent and stockbroker. The actress Wendie Malick was born in Buffalo, New York, in 1950 and attended Ohio Wesleyan University, from which she graduated in 1972. I'm curious to see what the world is going to make of it. Perhaps the most well known and renowned of Egyptian actors, Omar Sharif has starred in many notable roles of classic Hollywood films. Saldana has confirmed in an interview that she is part Lebanese, and even enjoys Lebanon cuisine very much. Arsine Khanjian (Western Armenian: , Eastern Armenian: ; born 6 September 1958) is an Armenian-Canadian actress and activist. With an HPI of 35.06, Michael Malarkey is the 9th most famous Lebanese Actor. Lebanese-American actor Haaz Sleiman is sensitive and candid. I think playing someone from my ethnic background and gay is good, not typecasting. It's a hard situation for the Middle East. 20 celebrities happen to be originally Lebanese, and we here by list their names! He is an actor and composer, known for Kick-Ass (2010), Monte Carlo (2011) and Spy (2015). Born in Lebanon, from a Palestinian father and an Egyptian mother. Yasmine Al Massri is an international actress, contemporary artist and dancer. Irene White was born in Beirut, Lebanon. I did them because I was happy to play gay. He was taken in by a working class couple, Paul and Clara Jobs, and grew up with them in Mountain View Wentworth Miller is a compelling and critically acclaimed actor whose credits span both television and feature film.Wentworth Earl Miller III was born June 2, 1972 in Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, England, to American parents, Joy Marie (Palm), a special education teacher, and Wentworth Earl Miller Jerry Seinfeld was born in Brooklyn, New York, the son of Betty (Hesney) and Kalman Seinfeld. 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