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It’s that time of the year again, the publication of DG’s Power List – our special guide to the world’s 100 most beautiful, charismatic, beloved, inspirational and influential people. So who is in this year’s list? Between them are variety of names from all walks of life – media, fashion, business, sports, science and academics - even charity work... These are the people who have made the biggest impact on a global scale...
DG knows that when you put together the world’s most
beautiful women of our time, alongside the heart stoppers of the Arab region,
you get photos that leave you speechless. In this exclusive list DG presents our
vision of gorgeous women...
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Megan Fox;
Megan Denise Fox - born May 16, 1986 is an
American actress and model. She began her acting career in 2001 with several
minor television and film roles.
Cheryl Cole;
Cheryl Ann Cole - born 30 June 1983 is an English
singer, songwriter, actress, dancer, model, and television
personality.
Scarlett Johansson;
Scarlett I.
Johansson - born November 22, 1984 is an American actress and
singer.
Jessica Alba; Jessica Marie Alba - born
April 28, 1981 is an American television and film actress.
Gisele
Bündchen;
Gisele Caroline Bündchen - born July 20, 1980 is a
Brazilian model and occasional film actress. She is the highest- paid model in
the world and also the sixteenth richest woman in the entertainment world.
Angelina Jolie; Angelina Jolie
Voight – born June 4, 1975 is an American actress.
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Kate Beckinsale;
Kathryn Bailey “Kate” Beckinsale - born 26 July
1973 is an English actress.
Penelope Cruz; Penélope Cruz Sánchez - born April 28, 1974 is a
Spanish actress. Miranda Kerr;
Miranda May Kerr - born 20 April
1983 is an Australian model best known as one of the Victoria’s Secret Angels
since mid-2007.
Beyonce; Beyoncé Giselle Knowles - born September
4, 1981, is an American R&B singer, songwriter, record producer, actress and
model. |
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Haifa; is a Lebanese model, actress, and
singer who rose to fame in the Arab world as runner up for Miss Lebanon. She has
been called the Marilyn Monroe of the Arab world and the Tabloids simply idolize
her.
Rania Youseff; A young actress who has
successfully established herself and whose talent was very clear since her first
appearance in the 90’s.
Rita Harb; Explore what is happening in the
Lebanese capital with this enchanting host of “Oyoun Beirut”. Rita also presents
the latest fashion ideas in another program called “Azya”.
Mona Zaki; Born November 18, is an Egyptian
actress. This sweetheart has been pioneering in the Egyptian Cinema for years
now. Success remains close to the exceptionally talented star and her dedication
is well rewarded with huge popularity in all her movies.
Zeina; This Egyptian actress’s striking
features and show-stopping curves have put her in a league of her
own. | |
Elissa; Elissar Zakaria Khoury - born October
27, is a Lebanese singer with multiple Arabic and International awards. She is
one of the most well-known female singers in the Arab world and considered as
one of the best selling female artists in the Middle East.
Ghada Abdel Razik; is a cute Egyptian actress
recognized for her controversial roles. She is currently considered one of the
most attractive cinema performers in Egypt.
Cerene Abdel Nour; born February 21, she is a
Lebanese singer, actress, and model. She is blessed with a sophisticated slender
body and striking facial traits.
Nour; born December 23, this Lebanese
Actress’s first role in cinema was in the Egyptian movie “Short w Fanella w
Cap”. Nour is considered to be one of the most beautiful actresses in the Arab
world.
Nancy Agram; Nancy Nabil Agram - born May 16,
is a multi- platinum Lebanese singer. These blue eyes would make any man melt,
and this young talented Lebanese understood early on, the importance of a
charming image. |
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Ever wondered why charisma is so powerful, and why
ordinary looking people achieve such unexpected sensual desire from the general
population? Below, we’ve listed our own distinctive revelation of captivating
men. They all lead by reaching out to human emotion and grasping their trust,
gaining their respect and loyalty. Some of them do not have a six-pack, muscular
arms, or a body in their prime; yet to us - they are hot, hot, hot… The
enthralling man always shines differently and is easily distinguished among his
peers. This charisma magnetizes us spiritually and physically as well…
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Barack Obama; Barack Hussein Obama, born
August 4, 1961 – is the 44th and current president of the United States. Barack
Obama was raised by a single mother and his grandparents. They didn’t have much
money, but they taught him ethical values, and strong faith.
George Clooney; George Timothy Clooney was
born May 6, 1961. He is an American actor, film director, producer, and
screenwriter. He was named one of Time magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in
the World for three consecutive years.
Bill Clinton; born William Jefferson Blythe
III on August 19, 1946, Bill Clinton served as the 42nd President of the United
States from 1993 until 2001. He is an exceptionally charismatic figure who
achieved enormous popularity as president. Who can deny that his body language,
smile and confident hand shake lack charisma?
Jack Nicolson; John Joseph “Jack” Nicholson
was born April 22, 1937. This legendary marvel is an American actor, film
director and producer. | |
Brad Pitt; William Bradley “Brad” Pitt was
born December 18, 1963. He is an American actor and film producer, and has
frequently been described as one of the world’s most attractive men, a label for
which he has received substantial media attention.
Fidel Alejandro Castro Ruz; was born August
13, 1926. He is a communist Cuban politician, one of the primary leaders of the
Cuban Revolution, the Prime Minister of Cuba from February 1959 to December
1976, and then the President of the Council of State of Cuba until his
resignation from the office in February 2008. He currently serves as First
Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba, a position he has held since its
inception in 1965.
Roger Federer; was born August 8, 1981. He is
a Swiss professional tennis player. Many sports analysts, tennis critics, former
and current players consider Federer to be the greatest tennis player of all
time.
Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela; born July 18, 1918.
No list would be complete without this the iconic figure. He spent 27 years as a
political prisoner in South Africa before becoming the country’s first black
president.
Imran Khan Niazi; was born November 25, 1952.
He is a retired Pakistani cricketer who played international cricket for two
decades in the late twentieth century and has been a steadfast politician since
the mid-1990s. Currently, besides his political activism, Khan is also a charity
worker and cricket commentator.
Denzel Washington; Denzel Hayes Washington,
Jr. was born December 28, 1954. He is an American actor, screenwriter, director
and film producer. Washington has been regularly cited as an example of human
physical attractiveness due to the symmetry of his facial features. |
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Amr Moussa; Born 1936, this highly respected
official-figure was former Egyptian Foreign Minister and diplomat, and has been
the Secretary-General of the League of Arab States since his election to the
position in May 2001.
Amr Adeeb; is best known as the presenter of
‘El Qahira El Youm’. His intelligent and daring nature has made him a common
household name for countless years, as viewers tune in each night to attend to
his opinions and watch his interviews.
Hussein Fahmy; this idealistic blue-eyed
Egyptian actor was born in 1940, and began his acting career in 1970. He came to
fame in 1972 for his role in the film ‘Khalli Ballak Men Zuzu”, which
established him as a leading man and a salient masculinity
figure. | |
Omar Sherif; born Michael Demitri Shalhoub on
April 10, 1932. He is an Egyptian actor who has starred in Hollywood films, most
famously in Doctor Zhivago and Lawrence of Arabia. He has been awarded by the
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in
recognition of his significant contributions to world film and cultural
diversity.
Ahmed Ezz; This Egyptian heartthrob, is also
one of those rare well- grounded young actors, who isn’t only a great talent,
but also a young man with morality. Ahmed Ezz has commendably established
himself, and proven over the years that he has a lot of aptitude to back his
attractive looks and without a doubt there is still more to come.
Mahmoud Saad; is a prominent journalist and
media figure, who is best known as the TV host of “Masr El Naharda”. He has
proficiently proven himself of effectively conducting serious and critical
interviews in a comfortable atmosphere.
Ahmed Zaki; November 18, 1949 – March 27,
2005. He was a leading Egyptian film star, and was characterized by his talent,
skill and ability in impersonating. He was also famous for his on-screen
intensity, often genuinely beating co-stars during scenes of violence.
Ahmed El Sakka; was born March 1, 1973. He is
an Egyptian ‘Action’ actor, who largely appears in this particular genre. El
Sakka, is considered by many as one of the best action actors in the history of
Egyptian movies.
Kareem Abdul Aziz; in my opinion Kareem is the
perfect example of the guy next door. He’s sweet, charming, and oh so cute,
although he doesn’t seem to know it. He has one of those laughs/smiles that is
able to make anyone feel instantly happier. |
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In this DG exclusive, we reveal our pick of vivacious
couples. These pairings embody a generation that is both motivated and
determined; we’ve selected an array of dazzling duos who exhibit possibilities
and willpower – and in some form or another – their presence has truly made a
difference. Read on to discover how they met;
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Barack & Michelle Obama; In 1989, Michelle was working
at a downtown law firm and assigned the role of advisor to a summer associate
from Harvard, Barack Obama. He reportedly didn’t have much interest in corporate
law, but did have a lot of interest in Michelle. She said “she fell in love with
him for the same reason many other people respect him; his connection with
people.” Barack and Michelle understand the importance of putting a priority on
their time together. Even with both of their busy schedules, Barack and Michelle
make time for one another.
Brad Pitt & Angelina Jolie; Although to date, it appears
that marriage for Brad and Angelina is a long way off, they are setting an
example of working together not only for the sake of their children and one
another, but for those living in difficult situations and locales. However, they
are not putting a priority on their time alone together and that is a
frightening red flag. This jaw-dropping duo became great friends while working
on the movie, Mr. & Mrs. Smith, Brad and Angelina denied having a romantic
involvement while he was married to Jennifer Aniston.
Seal & Heidi Klum; this
red-hot couple is the epitome an embracing twosome. They re-new their vows each
year and state the secret to a successful marriage is commitment and
respect. | |
Tom Cruise & Katie Homes; Another whirlwind romance
moved quickly to the engagement phase. After dating only two months, Tom Cruise
and Katie Holmes were engaged, and marriage soon followed. Tom supposedly
proposed to Katie on the top of the Eiffel tower in Paris, France.
Abhishek Bachchan & Aishwara Raya; this fairytale couple
consists of former Miss World and her handsome Bollywood hero, son of an Indian
cinema legend. So our lovey dovey couple met each other on the set of ‘Bunty aur
Bubbly’ for the song Kajrare.
David & Victoria Beckham; He’s one of the world’s
greatest soccer players. She’s a former Spice Girl-turned-fashion icon. Accused
of being obsessed with money and celebrity status, the celebrity marriage of
David Beckham and Victoria Adams is in the limelight a great deal, and frankly
speaking – we just can’t get enough of…
Ashton Kutcher & Demi Moore; A perfect example proving
that a marriage of an older woman to a younger man can be successful. Demi and
Ashton met at a casual dinner in New York City; they instantly started dating
and married almost 2 years later.
Enrique Iglesias & Anna Kournikova; Kournikova has been
dating musician Enrique Inglesias, son of Julio on and off for over eight years.
Who would have thought that the couple, who met on the set of Enrique’s ‘Escape’
video in 2002, would still be going strong?
Ben Affleck & Jennifer Gardner; unquestionably one of
Hollywood’s favorite couples. Ben and Jennifer met in 2003 on the set of the
movie Daredevil, and they both worked on the movie Pearl Harbor in 2001.
Mark Anthony and Jennifer Lopez; after her first two hasty
marriages failed, Jennifer Lopez rushed into marriage a third time with Marc
Anthony, but it appears that the third time is the charm for this celebrity
couple. Believe it or not, this couple’s marriage was literally a surprise for
their guests who didn’t knew that they are actually invited for a marriage
ceremony. The first meeting took place when Lopez visited Anthony backstage on
New York’s Broadway, where he was performing backin a 1997, during the
production of The Capeman. Hmmm, possibly Déjà vu…!!! |
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HRH King Abdullah Ibn Al Hussein & Queen
Rania and; this is the combination of the most beautiful and the
most powerful. The respect and dedication for each other is always seen on and
off the picture. Fortune and Faith fused to change Rania’s life when she was
working in a bank at Jordan and met with the then Prince Abdullah.
HRH King Mohammed the 6th & Princess Lalla
Salma; for the people, Princess Lalla Salma is a local and yet her
fairytale story is truly enchanting. After she graduated as class valedictorian,
she worked as a statistics services engineer at the ONA Group, the country’s
largest private holding company, which is controlled by the Moroccan royal
family. Unlike her predecessors Princess Lalla Salma has taken an active role in
public life, she is also the first wife of a Moroccan ruler to have been
publicly acknowledged and given a royal
title. | |
HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum & HRH
Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein, On April 10th 2004, Princess Haya
married HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime
Minister of the United Arab Emirates, Ruler of Dubai. Princess Haya and Sheikh
Mohammed were blessed with the birth of HH Sheikha Al Jalila Bint Mohammed Al
Maktoum on December 2nd, 2007. The birth of Sheikha Al Jalila coincided with the
36th anniversary of the confederation of the United Arab Emirates.The royal
couple shares the love of horses: both won several medals in this field. As HH
Sheikh Mohammed said “A love for horses runs in my blood. Don’t forget that
horses have been bred for centuries by Arabic tribes, they were used for hunting
and fighting and they symbolize our history. Horse riding is more than merely
sitting on a horse’s back. It is nobility and chivalry.”
Ahmed El Sakka & Maha El Sagheer; when
asked about his personal life, Ahmed replied, “It was love at first sight, when
I saw Maha for the first time”.
Mona Zaki & Ahmed Helmy; Their look and
appearance give any one a casual, laid-back feeling, so I too started writing
with relaxation. The couple is one of the most successful actors in the Egyptian
Cinema. Their careers have established their personal relation more. They were
blessed by a girl, named Lilly. They plan to have more kids in the future.
Naguib Sawiras & Ghada; we certainly
couldn’t leave out one of Egypt’s more established couples.
Mansour El Gammal & Leila Elwy; this
stunning Egyptian actress met her prince charming, Mansour El Gammal who is a
prominent Egyptian businessman through a mutual friend and a love relationship
sparked ending in marriage.
Haifaa & Ahmed Abou Hashima; Glamour,
gossips and controversies are so greatly used for anyone couple related
professionally to celebrities. But some people are simply exceptional; one of
the perfect examples of a gleaming and charming love story is that of Haifaa
Wahbe and her gorgeous groom, Egyptian entrepreneur Ahmed Abou Hashima. |
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There are plenty of reasons to commemorate the
outstanding impact some people make in our daily life – Here in this category,
we observe the achievers who, thanks to their inspiration, willpower, ambition –
and sheer hard work – have risen to the top of their chosen career because of
their compassion, inventiveness, and integrity – They’ve carved paths for us to
follow and given us the audacity to explore our potential by reminding us that
everything is possible!
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Oprah; Oprah Gail Winfrey was born January 29, 1954. She is
an American television host, producer, and philanthropist, best known for her
self-titled, multi-award winning talk show, which has become the highest-rated
program of its kind in history.
Princess Diana; the infamous Princess of Wales was born July
1, 1961 and tragically died on the August 31, 1997. Diana was possibly the most
famous woman in the world and considered a role model. The pre-eminent female
celebrity of her generation: a fashion icon, an ideal of feminine beauty,
admired and emulated for her high-profile involvement in AIDS issues and the
international campaign against landmines.
Richard Gere; Richard Tiffany Gere was born August 31, 1949.
He is an American actor, and a familiar face to campaigning for multiple causes
and awareness’s. Mother Theresa; was born August 26, 1910 and died on
September 5, 1997. She was an Albanian Catholic nun with Indian citizenship who
founded the Missionaries of Charity in Calcutta, India in 1950. For over 45
years she ministered to the poor, sick, orphaned, and dying, while guiding the
Missionaries of Charity’s expansion, first throughout India and then in other
countries.
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Hilary Clinton; Hillary Diane Rodham Clinton, was born
October 26, 1947. She is the 67th United States Secretary of State, serving in
the administration of President Barack Obama. Hillary Clinton has frequently
been featured in the media and popular culture from a wide spectrum of
perspectives. Predominantly admired for her continual efforts to enrich and
develop all she pursues. Martin Luther King; Born April 4, 1968. He was an American
clergyman, Nobel Peace Prize winner and one of the principal leaders of the
American civil rights movements.
Maya Angelou; Born Marguerite Ann Johnson on April 4, 1928.
This US Poet, Author. Her words of wisdom constantly remind us that we have the
power to change any situation.
Larry Page and Sergey Brin; co-founded Google; while they
were students at Stanford University. The company was first incorporated as a
privately held company on September 7, 1998.
Prudence Mabhena; is a 21 year old Zimbabwean
singer/songwriter who was born severely disabled into a society where
disabilities carry the taint of witchcraft. Her story is a story of rejection
and abuse, and miraculously won this year’s Oscar, in the ‘Best Documentary
Short Subject’ category.
Giorgio Armani; born July 11, 1934. He is an Italian fashion
designer, particularly noted for his neat, tailored lines in menswear. Designer
to the stars, dressing more than 10 celebrities for the Oscars in February,
including Best Actor winner Sean Penn and Best Actress nominee Anne Hathaway.
Also makes perfume, baby clothes, home decor and five-figure watches. Recently
opened 43,000-square-foot megastore on Manhattan’s famous Fifth Avenue. Has
licensed his name for a string of hotels; Armani Hotel Dubai. Spent two years in
medical school at the University of Bologna before dropping out in 1957 to take
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Queen Rania; Wife of King Abdullah II of
Jordon has been voted CNN’s most inspirational leader. No doubt she is the
world’s most likable photogenic leader. Queen Rania is determined to change the
face of learning in the Middle East. Her Majesty is the perfect combination of
Beauty with Brains.
Neyazi Salam: The Egyptian Food Bank; is a
brilliant non- profit entity, growing and expanding to cover all Egypt. Its
dream is to eradicate hunger in Egypt and aims to supply and deliver food to
orphans, elders, widows, needy families and persons incapable of work or
profit…
Eng. Mamdouh Hamza; An internationally
renowned and greatly admired Egyptian Engineer. His pioneering techniques and
architectural designs are inspirational, distinctive and
innovative. | |
Ammar El Shereai; is a famous Egyptian singer,
musician, author and music critic who is well respected by his fellow musicians
around the globe. His unique style is matchless and crosses all genres – His
fusion is delivered with elegance, mastery and sensational passion, making his
tunes effortlessly notable.
Naguib Saweris; Eldest son of Orascom
conglomerate founder and fellow billionaire Onsi Sawiris, is now executive
chairman of Orascom Telecom, one of largest mobile providers in Middle East,
Africa and South Asia. Naguib Sawiris in highly admired for his honesty and
determined frankness about everything from politics to economy to religion.
Fairouz; Born November 21, 1925. She is a
Lebanese Diva that is widely considered to be the most famous living singer in
the Arab World, and one of the greatest of all time. Her songs are constantly
heard throughout the region, and continue to spark Lebanese national pride.
Ahmed Zuweil; Born February 26, 1946. He is an
Egyptian-American scientist and the winner of the 1999 Nobel Prize in Chemistry
for his work on ‘Femtochemistry’, for developing a rapid laser technique that
enabled scientists to study the action of atoms during chemical reactions. He is
considered on of the 10 greatest minds in the world.
Alaa El Aswany; Born 1957, is a prominent
Egyptian writer and a founding member of the political movement ‘Kefaya’. He has
contributed to society with innumerable instructive articles on literature,
politics and social issues. His most famous novel ‘Yacoubian Building’, is a
depiction of modern Egyptian society, and has been widely read throughout Egypt
and the Middle East – and has been translated into English, Danish, Finnish,
French, Norwegian, Greek and Dutch, and was adapted into a film and later a
television series of the same name.
Tarek Nour; is a man generally credited with
launching the first privately owned agency in Egypt, and chairman of Tarek Nour
Holdings, the region’s largest and most influential marketing &
Communications Company. His new channel – “Al Kahera Wal Nas”, succeeded
in attracting an Arab audience and capturing their attention through its bold,
light hearted and remarkable programs that are screened in addition to
well-liked drama series. The channel was initially broadcast during the month of
Ramadan 2009, but Nour plans to continue broadcasting the channel in Ramadan of
2010. |
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