Omar Harfouch

Born in Tripoli (Lebanon) on April 20, 1969 , Omar Harfouch studied piano at the Moscow Conservatory.

A pianist-composer and businessman, he has since pursued a career at the crossroads of musical creation, media and event management.

His composition "Concerto for Peace" reflects his belief that music can bring people together, inspire social change, and promote unity.

On September 4, 2020 , he played at the Senate in tribute to Beirut, after the explosions that struck the Lebanese capital.

Listen to the "Concerto for Peace" on Spotify.

In the 1990s, he and his brother Walid became owners of the Supernova group in Kyiv, which included Radio Supernova , the first FM radio station established in Ukraine, and Paparazzi magazine . He then became involved in the development of media and lifestyle projects, including HDFashion & LifeStyle.

In France, the general public discovered him in 2006 in the show I am a celebrity, get me out of here!, in which he participated to benefit Reporters Without Borders.

From 1997 to 2000 , he organised the Elite Model Look competition in Ukraine, then, with Endemol, the Miss Europe competition.

En July 2025He is a member of the jury of Miss Universe in Thailand. Follow the latest news about the competition in the section Miss Universe.

In 2022 , he ran in the Lebanese parliamentary elections in Tripoli, heading the "Third Republic" list, which focused on the fight against corruption.

In June 2025 , the city of Béziers awarded him a medal and the honorary title of Composer honoris causa , during a ceremony at the conservatory alongside Vladimir Cosma.

He is also presented as a recipient of the Universalism Prize awarded by LICRA.

In October 2023 , he bought Entrevue magazine , of which he has since been the owner and publisher.

Read the article by the editorial staff · Editorial Charter.