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Ruth Negga was born on 4 May 1981 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. She is an actress and producer, known for Loving (2016), Passing (2021) and Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (2013).- Actress
- Sound Department
- Additional Crew
Lidya Jewett was born on 19 January 2007 in Ethiopia. She is an actress, known for Good Girls (2018), Feel the Beat (2020) and Hidden Figures (2016).- Actor
- Writer
- Producer
Ras-Samuel was born in Ethiopia. He is an actor and writer, known for Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (2024), The Clearing (2023) and Blvck Gold (2022).- Actress
- Producer
Liya Kebede was born on 1 March 1978 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. She is an actress and producer, known for The Good Shepherd (2006), The Best Offer (2013) and Lord of War (2005). She was previously married to Kassy Kebede.- Zahara Jolie-Pitt was born on 8 January 2005 in Ethiopia. She is an actress, known for Kung Fu Panda 3 (2016) and VH1: All Access (2001).
- Mekonnen Knife was born on 6 July 2006 in Gerje Gefersa, Ethiopia. Mekonnen is an actor, known for ZOMBIES 4: Dawn of the Vampires (2025), Joe vs. Carole (2022) and Shake Takes (2020).
- Actor
- Soundtrack
Evan Farmer brings a diverse array of talents to TLC's While You Were Out (2002) as the host of the hit home design series. In addition to his music career and roles on screens large and small, Evan studied architecture at Tulane University and has worked as a draftsman and as a graphics designer at several firms. He also owns his own business (Renovolution) renovating single-family homes, and has a strong interest in carpentry and restoration. Evan's on-camera presence, combined with his education and real-life experiences, make him a perfect fit to host While You Were Out.
Evan is well known for his television role in which he portrayed heartthrob Jerry O'Keefe, in MTV's smash-hit and first ever Made-For-TV-Movie 2gether (2000). He also recorded lead vocals for the soundtrack and follow up album, which together went platinum worldwide. The success of the movie spawned a weekly MTV series of the same name, with Evan continuing in the lead role. Evan has also guest hosted MTV's Total Request Live (1998) for Carson Daly - the cable networks most-watched program.
The popularity of 2gether (2000) led Evan to an even bigger showcase for his talent performing as an opening act for Britney Spears during her 2000 "Oops I Did It Again" summer tour. Evan also previously toured with the hit Russian Pop-Rock group "Ha-Ha" (pronounced Na-Na), where he sang and played guitar in sold-out arenas throughout Russia.
Evan also has a film career and has acted in films such as Austin Powers in Goldmember (2002) and Shaft (2000) starring Samuel L. Jackson.
Evan's small screen credits include guest-starring roles on the television series JAG (1995) and a recurring role on CBS's Guiding Light (1952). Evan also lent his voice talent to the popular animated comedy series Daria (1997), for three years.
Evan currently resides in New York City.- Zeudi Araya Cristaldi was born on 10 February 1951 in Asmara, Eritrea, Ethiopia. She is an actress and producer, known for Il signor Robinson, mostruosa storia d'amore e d'avventure (1976), Hearts and Armour (1983) and La preda (1974). She was previously married to Franco Cristaldi.
- Actress
- Stunts
- Soundtrack
Dennenesch Zoudé was born on 14 December 1966 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. She is an actress, known for Equilibrium (2002), Charlie's Angels (2019) and And Jimmy Went to the Rainbow (2008). She was previously married to Carlo Rola.- Writer
- Director
- Producer
Nikos Papatakis was born on 5 July 1918 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. He was a writer and director, known for The Photograph (1986), The Depths (1963) and Oi voskoi (1967). He was married to Olga Karlatos and Anouk Aimée. He died on 17 December 2010 in Paris, France.- Producer
- Director
- Editor
Henok Mebratu, born in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, is a multifaceted, self-taught filmmaker who has carved a niche for himself in the industry through his passion for storytelling and unwavering determination. With a scarcity of professionals in the local film scene, Henok has become a master of many trades, including screenwriting, editing, visual effects, sound design, graphics design, cinematography, and producing.
Though accomplished in various aspects of filmmaking, Henok's true passions lie in directing and animation. He has made a name for himself as the go-to fixer for production crews visiting Ethiopia, offering comprehensive support and expertise. As one of the few Ethiopian filmmakers with a robust network spanning across the continent and beyond, Henok has left an indelible mark on the industry.
Henok's exceptional talent and dedication have not gone unnoticed, as he has participated in prestigious A-class film festivals, such as Cannes and Berlinale. Through his distinctive storytelling and artistic vision, Henok Mebratu continues to break barriers and inspire a new generation of filmmakers in Ethiopia and around the world.- Producer
- Actor
Chef Marcus Samuelsson is an internationally acclaimed chef who has thrilled the food scene with a blend of culture and artistic excellence. Marcus caught the attention of the culinary world at Aquavit. During his tenure as executive chef, he received an impressive three-star rating from the New York Times, the youngest person ever to receive such an accolade.
Marcus is the author of several cookbooks including the James Beard Award Winning The Soul of a New Cuisine and Marcus Off Duty: The Recipes I Cook at Home. In addition to being a successful cookbook author, Marcus released his New York Times Bestseller and James Beard wining memoir Yes, Chef in 2012 to rave reviews. Marcus was the winner on Bravo's "Top Chef Masters" season two, as well as the second season of "Chopped All-Stars". Marcus serves as a recurring judge for "Chopped", one of Food Network's highest-rated series with a following of over 20 million viewers a month, and was a mentor on ABC's "The Taste", guiding a team of new culinary talent through a series of challenges. Marcus is also the founder of the acclaimed website Food Republic.
In 2009, Marcus was selected as a guest chef at the White House under the Obama Administration, where he planned and executed the administration's first state dinner honoring Prime Minister Singh of India.
Awards: 2016 - James Beard Foundation Award for Who's Who of Food and Beverage in America 2013 - James Beard Award for Writing and Literature 2007 - James Beard Award for International Cooking 2003 - James Beard Award for Best Chef New York City 1999 - James Beard Award for Rising Star Chef of the Year- Actor
- Additional Crew
- Soundtrack
Jean-Paul Vignon was born on 30 January 1935 in Dire-Daou, French Somaliland [now Dire Dawa, Ethiopia]. He was an actor, known for Robin Hood (2010), The Devil's Brigade (1968) and Shrek (2001). He was married to Brigid Bazlen. He died on 22 March 2024 in Beverly Hills, California, USA.- Pamela Nomvete was born in Ethiopia. She is known for Lettre d'amour zoulou (2004), Lockdown (2018) and Andor (2022). She has been married to Collins Marimbe since 23 August 2002.
- Haile Gebrselassie is an Ethiopian distance runner. He was born in the city of Bekoji, in the Arsi region of central Ethiopia. In the 10,000m competition he has 2 Olympic gold medals, 4 World Championships, and held the world record until it was broken by compatriot Kenenisa Bekele. He won the Berlin Marathon 4 times in a row and the Dubai Marathon 3 times straight. Haile was the 2001 Half Marathon World Champion, and has broken 61 Ethiopian National Records over distances ranging from 800m to the marathon. He held the Marathon world record for 4 years and the 10,000m world record for 6 years. He is widely considered the greatest distance runner of all time.
- Senait attended high school in Tallahassee, Florida, where she graduated from Florida High School in 1984. She attended Florida State University (where her father was a professor and her sister, Nina, also attended) where she graduated with a degree in Drama in 1988. As a teen she played "The Maid" in the stage version of "Mrs. MacThing", performed at Florida State University for 4 weeks.
- Director
- Actor
- Writer
Nando Cicero was born on 22 January 1931 in Asmara, Eritrea, Ethiopia. He was a director and actor, known for Ma chi t'ha dato la patente? (1970), Bella, ricca, lieve difetto fisico, cerca anima gemella (1973) and Paulo Roberto Cotechiño centravanti di sfondamento (1983). He died on 30 July 1995 in Rome, Lazio, Italy.- LoLa Monroe was born on 24 October 1986 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. She is an actress, known for Video Girl (2011), Before I Self Destruct (2009) and Ragneron (2019).
- Actor
- Producer
Mahder Assefa is a well known actress and public figure in Ethiopia. She's been performing in feature films and TV series for over a decade and got her start in entertainment as a dancer. Her many projects include Ethiopian titles, Seberta, Yalteneka Amalayu, Ye Bet Lij, Shefu, FBI 2, Made In China, the Triangle trilogy and the late night TV drama series, Sew le sew. Mahder is based in Ethiopia and the US and owns a successful film production company in Ethiopia.- Director
- Producer
- Writer
Halie Gerima arrived in the United States from his native Gondar, Ethiopia, to study acting and directing at the Goodman Theater in Chicago, Illinois. He later transferred to the Theater Department at UCLA where he completed the Master's Program in Film. Afterward, he relocated to Washington, DC, to teach at Howard University's Department of Radio, Television, and Film where he has influenced young filmmakers for over twenty-five years.
Influenced by UCLA classmate and filmmaker Charles Burnett, and by the celebrated Black poet and educator Sterling Brown, Gerima's films are noted for their exploration of the issues and history pertinent to members of the African diaspora, from the continent itself to the Americas and Western Hemisphere. Often corrective of Hollywood versions of slave stories, his films comment on the physical, cultural, and psychological dislocation of Black peoples during and after slavery. What distinguishes his films are that the narratives are told from the perspectives of Africans and members of the African Diaspora itself, rather than being sanitized and misinterpreted by more commercially oriented filmmakers.
Gerima's unique filmmaking aesthetic is coupled with a personal mission to correct long-held misconceptions about Black peoples' varied histories throughout the world; for this reason, he is considered--by colleagues and students alike--to be a master teacher in the classroom and behind the camera.- Composer
- Music Department
- Soundtrack
Mulatu Astatke was born in 1943 in Jimma, Ethiopia. He is a composer, known for Broken Flowers (2005), In a World... (2013) and The Voyeurs (2021).- Haile Selassie I (23 July 1892 - 27 August 1975) was Emperor of Ethiopia from 1930 to 1974. He rose to power as Regent Plenipotentiary of Ethiopia (Enderase) for Empress Zewditu from 1916. Haile Selassie is widely considered a defining figure in modern Ethiopian history, and the key figure of Rastafari, a religious movement in Jamaica which emerged shortly after he became emperor in the 1930s. He was a member of the Solomonic dynasty which claims to trace lineage to Emperor Menelik I, believed to be the son of King Solomon and Makeda the Queen of Sheba.
- Kenenisa Bekele is an Ethiopian long-distance runner and the world record and Olympic record holder in both the 5000-metre and 10,000-metre events. He won the gold medal in both the 5000 m and 10,000 m events at the 2008 Summer Olympics. At the 2004 Olympics he won the gold medal in the 10,000 m and the silver medal in the 5000 m.
He is the most successful runner in the history of the IAAF World Cross Country Championships, with six long (12 km) course and five short (4 km) course titles. He won the 10,000 m title at the World Championships in Athletics in 2003, 2005, 2007 and 2009 (matching Haile Gebrselassie's four in a row win streak). Kenenisa was unbeaten over 10,000 m from his debut in 2003 until 2011, when he failed to finish at the World Championships final.
At the 2009 World Championships in Athletics he became the first man to win both 5000 m and 10,000 m title at the same championships. Over 5000 m he has also won an Olympic silver (2004), World Championship bronze (2003), two African Championship titles and one All-Africa Games gold medal. He also won the 3000 meters title at the 2006 World Indoor Championships.
On 6 April 2014, he produced the sixth fastest marathon debut ever on a record-eligible course with his victory at the Paris Marathon, in a course record time of 2:05:04. On 25 September 2016, Kenenisa won the Berlin Marathon in a time of 2:03:03, a new personal best, then the third-fastest marathon of all time. On 29 September 2019, he again won the Berlin Marathon in a time of 2:01:41, two seconds slower than the world record of 2:01:39 set by Eliud Kipchoge in the 2018 Berlin Marathon.
Considering his accomplishments in cross country, track, and road racing, he is considered to be the greatest distance runner of all time. - Mengistu Haile Mariam (born 21 May 1937) is an Ethiopian former army officer and politician who was the head of state of Ethiopia from 1977 to 1991 and General Secretary of the Workers' Party of Ethiopia from 1984 to 1991. He was the chairman of the Derg, the socialist military junta that governed Ethiopia, from 1977 to 1987, and the president of the People's Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (PDRE) from 1987 to 1991.
- Actor
- Producer
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Professional actor Bruno Xavier has done a few American and Australian films and is a popular face in commercials. Born in Eritrea on October 13, of Sri Lankan parents, Bruno lived around the world before making Australia his home in 1987. He has done a few films like Garage Days (2002) and Fat Pizza (2003) and has made rare appearances on television, but so far, his biggest contribution as an actor was as the villain Ivan in the Tamil hit comedy, Nala Damayanthi (2003), starring Kollywood's Madhavan.- Abebe Bikila was born on 7 August 1932 in Jato, Ethiopia. He was married to Yewibdar Giorghis. He died on 25 October 1973 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
- Martha Fessehatzion was born in 1973 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. She is an actress, known for Æon Flux (2005), Tatort (1970) and Sobre el arco iris (2003).
- Wilfred Thesiger was born on 3 June 1910 in Addis Ababa, Abyssinia [now Ethiopia]. He died on 24 August 2003 in Croydon, Surrey, England, UK.
- Tahounia Rubel was born on February 20, 1988 in Ethiopia. She is an Israeli model and reality television personality, known for winning the fifth series of Big Brother Israel. Rubel moved to Israel from Ethiopia with her family when she was three, under the widely known immigration drive called Operation Solomon. In 2012, Rubel went to London, where she lived for eight months in a models apartment. She has since led campaigns for familiar designer brands in London, including Sleek Makeup, MAC Cosmetics and Diesel for Glamour magazine. She has also been likened to a young Iman. In 2013, Rubel won the fifth series of Big Brother Israel and worth NIS one million.
- Aki Nikulainen was born on 18 January 1992 in Gondar, Ethiopia. He is an actor, known for Schemers (2020).
- Nicola De Buono was born on 25 December 1940 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. He is an actor.
- Anna Saba Lykke Oehlenschlæger, known mononymously as Saba, is a Danish singer, musical theater actress and model. Anna (born Saba) Lykke Oehlenschlæger and her twin sister Andrea Lykke Oehlenschlæger (born Sara) were adopted from Ethiopia at eight months old and were raised in Ringkøbing, Jutland. After dropping out of high school, Oehlenschlæger moved to Copenhagen along Andrea, starting off as a model and entrepreneur in teeth whitening products while her sister pursued a singing and musical acting career. On 23 February 2023, when Andrea was pregnant, Oehlenschlæger replaced her in the role of Dionne for the premiere of the musical Hair at the Østre Gasværk Teater, making her debut as a non-stunt stage actress. On 25 January 2024, she was announced among the competing entries of Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2024, the Danish national final for the Eurovision Song Contest 2024, with the song "Sand". She went on to win the final on 17 February 2024, earning the right to represent Denmark at the contest.
- Marika Carlsson was born on 19 March 1973 in Ethiopia. She is an actress, known for A Different Way (2003), Torpederna (2014) and Standup sketch show (2020).
- Almaz Böhm was born on 22 September 1964 in Jijiga, Somali, Ethiopia. She was previously married to Karlheinz Böhm.
- Composer
- Soundtrack
Emahoy Tsegué-Maryam Guèbrou was born on 12 December 1923 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Emahoy Tsegué-Maryam was a composer, known for C'mon C'mon (2021), Time (2020) and Passing (2021). Emahoy Tsegué-Maryam died on 27 March 2023 in Jerusalem, Israel.- Director
- Actor
- Writer
Rasselas Lakew was born in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. He is known for The Athlete (2009).- Moshe Abebe was born in 1989 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. He is an actor, known for Live and Become (2005).
- Fuad Hassen was born in 1981 in Asmara, Eritrea, Ethiopia. He is an actor, known for W Msheet (2018), Wein Kenti (2016) and Kel elhob kel elgharam (2018).
- Titi Yitayish Ayanaw was born on 23 June 1991 in Ethiopia.
- Born on 5 December 1981 in Walita, north of Ethiopia. First of 4 brothers. He moved to Israel in 1991. He and his family left Awassa (South of Ethiopia), walking thousands of kilometers to Addis Abeba. They lost many friends and relatives during the trip. They eventually waited in the capital city during 5 months before being sent to Israel during an operation called "Operation Salomon". For eight months they stayed in Kiryat Shmona without any contact with Israeli population because the government thought they needed some adaptation period first. Then they were moved to live in caravans near Naharia, and in 1995 they finally arrived in Ramla where they were supposed to live since 1991! Sirak went to a boarding school near Kefar Saba, where it was hard to be accepted. He got his Diploma in 1999 which was followed by military service. Then he studied acting in the University of Haïfa. In 2004 he participated in a reality show on Israeli TV and was chosen as best actor in this "project". He eventually starred in Mihaileanu's film _Va, vis, et deviens (2005)_ and is currently a presenter for a children show on Israeli first channel.
- Production Designer
- Costume Designer
- Art Department
Stefanos Lazaridis was born on 28 July 1942 in Dire-Dawa, Ethiopia. He was a production designer and costume designer, known for Das Rheingold (2005), Carmen (1989) and Orphée et Eurydice (1994). He died on 8 May 2010.- Editor
- Camera and Electrical Department
- Production Manager
Betelihem Zelealem is an Ethiopian camera person and digital Non-linear editor who works for Halaqah Films, a multi-award winning company based in UK and the USA. As a young lady Betelihem Zelealem is a shining example of African youth future. Coming from a middle class family in Addis Ababa Ms. Zelealem worked in the print industry for most of her working career. By chance she joined a visiting Halaqah Media film crew as translator for a film being made in Ethiopia's Harar region. From this point on she learned camera and later editing skills.
She was trained by international and multi-award winning director Owen Alik Shahadah. She has edited the critically acclaimed film Our Story Our Voice, which was nominated at the Pan-African film festival in 2007.
As part of an Pan-African skills exchange project Betelihem Zelealem, in 2007, visited South Africa and meet the likes of Jacob Zuma, Jeff Radabe and the major of Durban. From this a documentary film called Still My Home was initiated (which looks at the history of a Durban township) and Ms Zelealem was appointed chief editor.- Actor
- Composer
Yehu was born on 16 August 2003 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. He is an actor and composer, known for Restarting... (2022).- Omar Laag was born on 20 July 1996 in Ethiopia. He is an actor, known for Hammi Beel and The Lost Diamond (2013).
- Barka Tessera-Worq Shimelis was born on 3 February 1983 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. He is an actor, known for Habesha Life: Webisode (2009).
- Yared Terfa Dibaba was born in 1969 in Oromia, Ethiopia. He is an actor, known for Katie Fforde (2010), Rote Rosen (2006) and Star Wurst - Möge das Herz mit Euch sein (2015). He is married to Fernanda de Sousa. They have two children.
- Sifan Hassan was born on 1 January 1993 in Adama, Oromia, Ethiopia.
- Genzebe Dibaba was born on 8 February 1991 in Ethiopia.
- Olga Tournaki was born in 1933 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. She was an actress, known for Gamos sto Perithorio (1989), Athoos i enohos? (1989) and Erotika Paihnidia (1960). She died on 15 March 2022 in Greece.
- Hubert Auriol was born on 7 June 1952 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. He was married to Caroline. He died on 10 January 2021 in Garches, Ile-de-France, Saint-Cloud, France.