Rima Fakih
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- September 22, 1985 in Srifa, Lebanon
- Active Years
- 1955–2012 (58 Years)
- Total Credits
- 10 credits in database
Biography
Rima Fakih Slaiby, also known as Rima Fakih, is a Lebanese American model, philanthropist, former professional wrestler, and beauty pageant titleholder. Born on September 22, 1985, in Srifa, Lebanon, she was previously crowned Miss Michigan USA 2010 before winning the Miss USA 2010 title. She made history as the first Arab American woman and the third woman from Michigan to win the Miss USA crown, and she subsequently competed in the Miss Universe pageant that year. Her career includes acting credits, such as appearing in the project Yasmine. She was also a contestant in season five of WWE Tough Enough, where she trained to become a professional wrestler, and she later became the national director of the Miss Universe Lebanon Organization in 2018.
Career overview
Rima Fakih Slaiby, also known as Rima Fakih, is a Lebanese American model, philanthropist, former professional wrestler, and beauty pageant titleholder. Born on September 22, 1985, in Srifa, Lebanon, she made history as the first Arab American woman and the third woman from Michigan to win the Miss USA title, having previously been crowned Miss Michigan USA 2010. Following her pageant success, she competed in Miss Universe that same year.
In her career pursuits, Fakih was a contestant in season five of WWE Tough Enough, where she trained to become a professional wrestler before briefly pursuing professional wrestling with WWE. In the acting field, she is known for her work in the movie Yasmine, accumulating a total of known acting credits through her involvement in the industry.
Beyond her work in pageantry, wrestling, and acting, Fakih has taken on leadership and philanthropic roles. In 2018, she became the national director of the Miss Universe Lebanon Organization. As a philanthropist and advocate, she has worked with numerous organizations in both the United States and Lebanon that are devoted to providing assistance for women and children. Today, she resides in California with her husband, Wassim Sal Slaiby, and their children, continuing her mission of breaking barriers.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
10 titles- The Choice (2012) as Self
- Real Steel (2011) as Self (uncredited)
- WWE WrestleMania XXVII (2011) as Self - Tough Enough Contestant
- Cupcake Wars (2009) as Self - Guest Judge
- Forbidden Fruits (2006) as Fatmia
- WWE Tough Enough (2001) as Contestant
- Raw (1993) as Self
- Miss USA (1963) as Miss Michigan USA 2010
- Miss USA (1963) as Self - Miss USA 2010
- Miss Universe (1955) as Miss USA 2010
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Rima Fakih best known for?
Rima Fakih is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Brothers Karamazov (1958), Real Steel (2011), Cupcake Wars (2009), Night Watch (2004).
When and where was Rima Fakih born?
Rima Fakih was born on September 22, 1985 in Srifa, Lebanon.
How many credits does Rima Fakih have?
Rima Fakih has accumulated over 10 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1955 to 2012.
What is Rima Fakih's background in cinema and television?
Rima Fakih Slaiby, also known as Rima Fakih, is a Lebanese American model, philanthropist, former professional wrestler, and beauty pageant titleholder. Born on September 22, 1985, in Srifa, Lebanon, she was previously crowned Miss Michigan USA 2010 before winning the Miss USA 2010 title. She made history as the first ...
Rima Fakih by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- WWE Tough Enough (2001) as Contestant — aged about 15
- Real Steel (2011) as Self (uncredited) — aged about 25
- Raw (1993) as Self — aged about 7
- Miss USA (1963) as Miss Michigan USA 2010 — aged about 22
- Miss USA (1963) as Self - Miss USA 2010 — aged about 22
- Miss Universe (1955) as Miss USA 2010 — aged about 30
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