Lebanon Traveler

Bruna Tohme

TV personalit­y, branding consultant and girl-next-door Bruna Tohme Zein talks about her career on the small screen and her relationsh­ip to Lebanon.

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An afternoon with the TV personalit­y

YOU GREW UP IN SAUDI ARABIA BUT YOU’RE ORIGINALLY FROM MARJAYOUN IN SOUTH LEBANON. WHAT MADE YOU RETURN TO LEBANON?

I returned to Beirut with my family at the age of 10 to attend school. I remember it being a bit of a culture shock at first but I quickly adapted.

YOU HAVE HOSTED SHOWS ON LBCI AND MBC AS WELL AS OTHER STATIONS. HOW DID IT ALL START?

I was at NDU studying graphic design when LBC approached me for a casting. Things happened very quickly after that and I found myself hosting a number of entertainm­ent shows such as a music show on MBC4 called “Cokestudio.” From there I went on to do numerous other things including the daily lottery on LBCI.

WHAT DO YOU ENJOY DOING IN YOUR SPARE TIME?

When I’m not working as a branding consultant for my agency Bird Media Design or as a TV host, I’m with my little boy Jude and my family. Whenever I get some time to myself, I like to read, watch a movie or see friends. I also volunteer at CHANCE Associatio­n, which supports children with cancer.

WHAT HIDDEN GEM IN LEBANON WOULD YOU RECOMMEND TO TOURISTS?

I would say gems! The beaches in Tyre are wonderful and Chouwen is an incredible destinatio­n for hiking. Anfeh is also beautiful, although it has become more developed.

WHERE DO YOU GO TO GET AWAY FROM IT ALL?

As a child, I spent most of my summers in the Metn area. Its green mountains and beautiful houses left a lasting impression on me. For the past few years I’ve been going to Aley and Bhamdoun. I’m mesmerized by the old houses and traditiona­l architectu­re.

PICK THREE WORDS THAT BEST DESCRIBE LEBANON

Unique, entertaini­ng and wonderful.

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