Rita Hayek is a Lebanese actress and television presenter. Trained in acting at the Institute of Fine Arts of the Lebanese University, she began her career in television, where she gained recognition as a presenter on highly popular shows. Her acting career gained international recognition with her role in Ziad Doueiri's film *The Insult* (Qaziyye 23), which was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 2018. She has also starred in numerous successful television series in the Arab world, such as *Al Hayba* and *Beirut City*, and in other film productions such as *Jidar al-Sawt* (All This Victory). Her versatility, spanning film, theater, and television, has earned her several accolades. These include prestigious awards such as Best Actress at the Murex d'Or and the Beirut International Awards Festival (BIAF), which have solidified her status as a prominent figure in the Middle Eastern arts scene.