When is Georgina Rizk's birthday?

Georgina Rizk's birthday is January 3. She was born on January 3, 1953 in Beirut, Lebanon.

Who shares a birthday with Georgina Rizk?

Famous people who share Georgina Rizk's January 3 birthday include J. R. R. Tolkien, Michael Schumacher, Greta Thunberg, Mel Gibson and Clement Attlee.

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Georgina Rizk — Age, Birthday & Biography

Born: 3 January 1953 · Age: 73

How old is Georgina Rizk?

Georgina Rizk is 73 years old as of October 2026. She was born on 3 January 1953.

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Date of birth3 January 1953
Age73
NationalityLebanese
BirthplaceBeirut, Lebanon

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Georgina Rizk became a national celebrity when she won Miss Universe in 1971. Lebanon was then seen as the Paris of the Middle East. Her later life was caught up in war. Her husband, a Palestinian security chief, was killed in Beirut in 1979. Her story mirrors Lebanon's own journey from glamour to conflict. She later appeared in films and remained a public figure in Lebanon. Lebanese media still celebrate her win as a national moment.

Key Milestones

1970: Crowned Miss Lebanon
1971: Crowned Miss Universe
1977: Marries Ali Hassan Salameh
1979: Widowed in Beirut

Georgina Rizk (Arabic: جورجينا رزق, romanized: Jūrjīnā Rizq) (born 3 January 1953) is a Lebanese model, socialite, and beauty queen. After being crowned Miss Lebanon 1970, she represented Lebanon at Miss Universe 1971, where she won the title, becoming the first Lebanese and the first Arab woman to do so.

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Georgina Rizk: The First Arab Miss Universe

Lebanese beauty queen, born 1953

Georgina Rizk was born in Beirut on 3 January 1953.

She was crowned Miss Universe in 1971.

She was the first Arab and Lebanese winner.

She married Ali Hassan Salameh in 1977.

Career highlights

1970Miss Lebanon: crowned
1971Miss Universe: crowned
1977Marriage: Ali Hassan Salameh
1979Widowed: husband killed
1980sReturn: to Lebanon

Did you know?She was only 17 when she was crowned Miss Lebanon.

Age: 73
Status: Living

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When is Georgina Rizk's birthday?: Georgina Rizk's birthday is January 3. She was born on January 3, 1953 in Beirut, Lebanon.
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Who shares a birthday with Georgina Rizk?: Famous people who share Georgina Rizk's January 3 birthday include J. R. R. Tolkien, Michael Schumacher, Greta Thunberg, Mel Gibson and Clement Attlee.

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