{{Short description|Lebanese actor (born 1990)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=June 2025}} {{Infobox person | name = Walid Riachy | image = Walid_Riachy.jpg | caption = Riachy in 2021 | birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1990|9|26}} | birth_place = Beirut, Lebanon | occupation = {{Hlist | Actor | model}} | years_active = 2017–present | website = {{URL|walidriachy.com}} }}
'''Walid Riachy''' (born 26 September 1990) is a Lebanese actor and model, who mostly appears in Mollywood and Hollywood films as well as international commercials. He completed a bachelor's degree program in business management at the American University of Beirut and worked as a business manager in Dubai before deciding to pursue an acting career.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/walid-riachy-working-with-dulquer-salmaan-was-an-unparalleled-learning-experience-exclusive/articleshow/90121109.cms|title=Walid Riachy: Working with Dulquer Salmaan was an unparalleled learning experience - EXCLUSIVE - Times of India|website=The Times of India|date=10 March 2022 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://malayalam.samayam.com/malayalam-cinema/celebrity-news/actor-walid-riachy-who-act-as-prince-walid-in-dulquer-salman-starrer-kurup-movie/articleshow/87740843.cms|title='കുറുപ്പി'ലെ രാജാവിന്റെ മകൻ, ആരാണീ പ്രിൻസ് വാലിദ്! ഹോളിവുഡിൽ നിന്ന് 'കുറുപ്പി'ലെത്തിയ വാലിദ് റിയാക്കിയുടെ വിശേഷങ്ങള്|website=Samayam Malayalam}}</ref>
Riachy received his first job in a Sinecode Arabia Commercial, which was produced and directed by Gray Mena agency, after spending six months performing in Miranda Davidson studio. In Dubai, he made a name for himself as a top actor in commercials. With his participation in fashion shows like Runway Dubai - Dubai Fashion Show, Heaven Gaia, and many others, he has gained media recognition as a fashion icon.<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/2022/jun/11/actor-walid-riachy-wants-to-explore-every-platform-as-performer-2464198.html|title=Actor Walid Riachy wants to explore every platform as performer|website=The New Indian Express|date=22 June 2022 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3UhMSQJJHBg |title=Walid Riachy Cat Walk in MRS. India international fashion show |website=YouTube|date=8 May 2019 }}</ref>
After experiencing considerable success as a model, he turned his attention more toward acting. He appeared in films like ''Kurup'' (2021)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://telanganatoday.com/actor-walid-riachy-is-excited-about-his-upcoming-projects-says-acting-is-my-passion|title=Actor Walid Riachy is Excited About His Upcoming Projects, Says 'Acting is My Passion'|first=Telangana|last=Today|date=June 28, 2022|website=Telangana Today}}</ref> and ''The Misfits'' (2021).{{citation needed|date=June 2025}}
==Early life and family== Riachy was born in Beirut-Jal el dib on September 26, 1990. He finished his elementary education at St. George's zalka school and his secondary education at Jal el Dib's official school. He graduated from AUB University with a bachelor's degree in business management, and after working for several different organizations in Dubai, he continued to launch his own company, '''Bodykits Aerodynamics'''. He afterwards made the decision to pursue an acting profession and spent six months studying at the Miranda Davidson school in the United Arab Emirates.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.archynewsy.com/kurup-movie-prince-walid-the-son-of-the-king-of-kurup-walid-riakis-news-from-hollywood-to-kuruppi/|title=kurup movie: Prince Walid, the son of the king of 'Kurup'! Walid Riaki's news from Hollywood to 'Kuruppi'|date=November 18, 2021|website=Archynewsy}}</ref>
==Career== ===Early years (2016-18)=== Riachy started his modeling career in 2015 at the age of 25. He gained immense popularity in Lebanon being a fashion model, influencer and content creator. Later, he moved to Dubai to join ''The Bareface Modeling Agency''. He has modeled for various fashion houses and organisations such as floating luxury hotel, Queen Elizabeth 2. He has done commercials on Sinecode Arabia, DP World Dubai, & has walked on fashion shows like Sustainable Fashion Show Dubai, Runaway Dubai Fashion Show etc.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.mid-day.com/lifestyle/culture/article/Walid-Riachy-spills-the-beans-on-how-he-used-his-knowledge-of-high-fashion-to-become-an-influencer-22064180 |title=Walid Riachy says he used his fashion knowledge to become an influencer}}</ref>
===2018 to present=== Walid was covertly working on the 2019 Hollywood production The Misfits, which was directed by Renny Harlin and starring Pierce Brosnan as Richard Pace with many other well-known performers including Nick Canon and Jamie Chung.<ref name="auto"/>
Walid was chosen to serve as Rami Jaber's body duplicate and stunt double in addition to his starring part as the prison guard in the scene with Hermione Corfield.{{citation needed|date=June 2025}}
On 3 June 2021, ''The Misfits'' made its international debut in South Korea. On 11 June 2021, the movie was released by Highland Film Group and The Avenue Entertainment.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.slist.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=253673|title=피어스 브로스넌 '미스피츠', 6월3일 개봉...근본있는 도둑들 출격|date=May 24, 2021|website=싱글리스트}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2021/03/pierce-brosnan-nick-cannon-misfits-us-distribution-deal-highland-1234709912/|title=Renny Harlin's Pierce Brosnan Starrer 'The Misfits' Gets U.S. & Int'l Deals, First Look Image|first1=Andreas|last1=Wiseman|date=March 9, 2021}}</ref> Walid made the decision to pursue his acting and modeling profession in 2020. He took part in several TV advertisements, including those for Belvita,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CbLTIPtGo7Q|title=Walid Riachy In Belvita Arabia Commercial|date=16 November 2020 |via=www.youtube.com}}</ref> DP World Dubai, the Presidential Cup UAE,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dYXRqUXIb9E|title=Walid Riachy President's Cup UAE - Commercial Ad|date=8 May 2019 |via=www.youtube.com}}</ref> and many more. He made his acting debut with ''Kurup'' (2021). In this film he starred as Arab Prince ''Walid'', alongside protagonist Dulquer Salman.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/walid-riachy-working-with-dulquer-salmaan-was-an-unparalleled-learning-experience-exclusive/articleshow/90121109.cms |title=Walid Riachy: Working with Dulquer Salmaan was an unparalleled learning experience|access-date=5 October 2022}}</ref> Subsequently, he appeared in a Hollywood film named ''The Misfits'' (2021) in a minor role, which stars Pierce Brosnan in the lead role.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/2022/Jun/11/actor-walid-riachy-wants-to-explore-every-platform-as-performer-2464198.html|title=Actor Walid Riachy wants to explore every platform as performer - The New Indian Express|website=www.newindianexpress.com|date=June 2022 }}</ref>
==Filmography== {{Pending films key}} {| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" |+ {{Sronly|List of films and roles}} |- ! scope="col" | Year ! scope="col" | Title ! scope="col" | Role !Language ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Notes ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{Tooltip|Ref.|Reference(s)}} |- | rowspan="2" |2021 |''The Misfits'' | |English | | |- |''Kurup'' |Prince Walid |Malayalam | |<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thelallantop.com/entertainment/post/kurup-movie-review-in-hindi-starring-dulquer-salman-indrajith-sukumaran-and-indrajith-sukumaran-directed-by-srinath-rajendran|title=फिल्म रिव्यू- कुरूप|website=The Lallantop|date=12 November 2021 }}</ref> |- |}
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==External links== *{{Official website|walidriachy.com}} *{{IMDb name|nm2316384}}
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Riachy, Walid}} Category:1990 births Category:Living people Category:Male actors from Beirut Category:Lebanese Muslims Category:Lebanese actors Category:Male actors in Malayalam cinema Category:Lebanese models Category:American University of Beirut alumni