Gabrielle Bou Rached | |
|---|---|
| Born | Gabrielle Bou Rached December 13, 1985 |
| Beauty pageant titleholder | |
| Title | Miss Lebanon 2005 |
| Major competition(s) | Miss Lebanon 2005 (Winner) Miss Universe 2006 (Unplaced) |
Gabrielle Bou Rached (Arabic: غابريال بو راشد; b. 13 December 1985 in Jezzine) is a Lebanese model, actress and motorcyclist. In 2005 she was crowned Miss Lebanon. After 2015, she shifted her focus on motorcycling[1][2] and was appointed in 2018[3][4] as Director of HOG Abu Dhabi Chapter.[5][6][7] In 2021, she was elected as President of HOG GCC.[8][9] She is the first female Arab biker to achieve King Of The Road/ Bun Burner Gold motorcycle challenge.[10][11] She featured on the cover of the Harley-Davidson Owners Group Magazine- Issue 1- 2019 (Europe and Asia edition)[12][13]
Early life and education
Gabrielle Bou Rached (Hometown Jezzine, Lebanon) was born in Beirut in a Christian family. Her mother is from Bteghrine. She modeled during her teenage years, participating in music videos for Arab singers, in television commercials, and in fashion shows. She also had a role (2004) in the Lebanese film Falafel, which was released in 2006, after she had become famous as Miss Lebanon.
In 2007 Gabrielle Bou Rached had roles in two television drama series aired on the LBC Channel: "Wouroud Momazzaka" and "Nar taht al jaleed".{{fact))
Gabrielle Bou Rached studied translation, earning a Master's Degree in Interpretation; she speaks four languages, Arabic, English, French, and Spanish. On 11 October 2009 she married Sami Assaf in a Christian ceremony in Bkerke, Lebanon. They honeymooned in Paris and Madrid.[14] They currently reside in Abu Dhabi, where both are employed by the UAE government.
On February 23, 2011, Gabrielle and Sami's first baby was born, a boy called Robin. On November 4, 2012, their second baby, Alexia was born.
Modeling
- February 2004, Gabrielle was crowned as Miss ETIB at The School of Translation and Interpretation in USJ University Beirut.[15]
- May 2005, Gabrielle was crowned Miss Campus of USJ University Beirut.[16]
- Summer 2005, Gabrielle represented Lebanon in the Miss Asia Pageant[17] where she won the Miss Intellect Award and placed 2nd in the Best National Costume Award. She also made the top 8 in the pageant, the only Miss Lebanon to do so.
- May 2006, Gabrielle participated in the Miss Universe 2006 pageant in Los Angeles, California, the first Miss Asia contestant to compete at Miss Lebanon and win.[18]
Acting
- Falafel (Movie, 2005)
- Wouroud Moumazzaka (Drama series, 2007)
- Nar That Al Jaleed (Drama series, 2008)
References
- ↑ "The Harley Owners Group". Harley Owners Group.
- ↑ "Crazy work commutes: the UAE residents who go through them and the modes of transport they use". The National (Abu Dhabi).
- ↑ ""Hell for leather: on the road with Abu Dhabi's Harley gang"". The National (Abu Dhabi). Jul 23, 2019.
- ↑ "HOG Magazine".
- ↑ "Bio of Gabrielle Bou Rached". USJ- Saint Joseph University.
- ↑ https://harley-davidson-abu-dhabi.com/harley-owners-group...
- ↑ "Report on HOG Abu Dhabi". ISSUU. 5 December 2018.
- ↑ "Current members | HOG GCC". HOG GCC.
- ↑ ""HOG: Heart and soul of those in love with Harley-Davidson"". Moto Adventure. 5 December 2018.
- ↑ "World's Toughest Ride Finishers". Iron_Butt_Association.
- ↑ "First Female Arab Biker, Gabrielle Bou Rached, to Achieve King of the Road". Official Certification Site for Long Distance Riders. 11 April 2016.
- ↑ "Cover feature- Issue 1 of 2019". HOG Magazine: Cover and inner.
- ↑ "HOG Magazine Covers". archantdialogue.
- ↑ "www.waleg.com/archives/018175.html". Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2010-01-02.
- ↑ "Graduate bio for Saint Joseph University". USJ Newsletter.
- ↑ "Gabrielle Bou Rached". Fanoos.
- ↑ Miss Asia Pageant Archived 2007-02-17 at the Wayback Machine
- ↑ "Gabrielle Bou Rached". fanoos.com. Retrieved 2021-12-08.
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