micha, artist *About: highlights, (Micheline E. Abounassar)
Celebrities Book Covers/Writers Commissions
Micha Abounassar has been featured in many Local, National and International Publications, including:
SPOTLIGHTS highlights/&:
Slideshow 1 Above: includes photos of His Holiness, NAM Convention, Noursat, Jesus Sacred Heart Church H.E. Patriarch Ignatius, ... : (Slide Photo Descriptions right below) :
"Portrait printed oil painting of ‘The Savior Jesus of Nazareth' Gifted to -His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI in Jerusalem by Artist Micha. Event Date : May 12, 2009. "The Pope said 'Thank You' & stood for a moment of respect in front of the 'Savior' painting, " & Blessed Micha's Artwork, His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI, Blessed Micha’s Work. His Holiness Thanks Spokesman
Wadie Abunassar for the Gift of The Savior Painting by Artist Micha.
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NAM CONVETION , highlights JULY 1 to 5, 2009 WORLDWIDE NOURSAT TELELUMIERE TV: NAM CONVENTION OF JULY 1 TO 5, 2009 BROADCAST NOVEMBER 2009..., WITH TENS OF MILLIONS OF VIEWERS, PREVIEW ALSO THE VIDEO CLIPS: CLICK HERE: http://www.youtube.com/michasgallery
Carlos Slim Helu Philanthropist & Richest Man in the World Carlos Slim Helu receives Oil Printed Painting # 6/500 'The Savior' Jesus of
Nazareth by Artist Micha, on July 3, 2009 at NAM Convention.
H.E. Cardinal Leonardo Sandri & Mr. & Mrs. Gilbert Chagoury Ambassador of Saint Lucia to the Holy See & (Family) Ambassadors of
Goodwill St. Jude Children's Hospital... Mr. Gilbert Chagoury, & Artist Micha, NAM. Secretary of Transportation Ray Lahood of President of the United States Barack H. Obama, & Artist Micha at NAM Convetion July 4, 2009. Mayor of LOS ANGELES Antonio Villaraigosa, & Artist Micha. Cardinal Roger Mahony, Archbishop of Los Angeles, & Artist Micha at the Mass of The NAM CONVENTION July 5, 2009.
At the NAM Convention on July 2, 2009 H.E. Cardinal Leonardo Sandri, Prefect of the Congregation for Eastern Churches... of the Vatican... receives # 4/ 500 'The Savior' painting by Artist Micha. (H.E. Cardinal Leonardo Sandri told Micha infront of thousands of
people on stage of the NAM Convention July 2, 2009 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel Beverly Hills, Avenue of the Stars, H.E. Cardinal Leonardo Sandri Thanked Micha and said to Micha, "Your Jesus, ... his eyes... have a lot of pain, ... Love,... & Compassion,... "). Cardinal Sandri was very pleased with Micha's painting, & this is Broadcast on Noursat Telelumiere TV Worldwide to Tens of Millions
of Viewers...
…NAM Convention July 1-5, 2009 L.A. Beverly Hills Hyatt Regency Luxurious Hotel & Art Events With Artist Micha Broadcast Also
on NOURSAT / TELELUMIERE TV,Avenue of the Stars hosted by Our Lady of Mount Lebanon, Father Abdullah Zaidan, & … With
(Also many well Known Dignitaries… Including H.E. Cardinal Leonardo Sandri… of the Vatican, Cardinal Roger Mahony, Archbishop
of Los Angeles, and Secretary of Transportation Ray Lahood of President of the United States Barack H. Obama, H.E. Bishop George Abiyounes of Mexico, His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian of the Armenian Church of North America Western Diocese…,
Mr. Carlos Slim Helu Philanthropist & Richest Man in the World from Mexico & Lebanon…, Mr. Gilbert Chagoury Ambassador of
Saint Lucia to the Holy See & (Family) Ambassadors of Goodwill St. Jude Children’s Hospital…, & The Audience (pictures above)
hundreds& Thousands of People, Everyone stood up & Gasped & Applauded in Honor of the Savior Jesus of Nazareth Painting by
Artist Micha… & With Tens of Millions of Viewers WORLDWIDE… Thank You to Everyone…
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JESUS SACRED HEART CHURCH: H.E. Patriarch Ignatius Joseph III Younan, Syrian Catholic Patriarch of Antioch at Jesus Sacred Heart Church in N. Hollywood receives #10/500 The Savior Painting by Artist Micha. A PICTURE OF THE AUDIENCE HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE BELOW WHO GASPED IN AWE AS THE SAVIOR PAINTING BY MICHA WAS REVEALED,
Broadcast on Noursat Telelumiere TV... (At Jesus Sacred Heart Church).
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NOURSAT TELELUMIERE TV, DONATION OF THE SAVIOR PAINTING BY ARTIST MICHA, AT ST. ANN MELKITE CATHOLIC CHURCH, N. HOLLYWOOD.
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CITY OF GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA
on July 16, 2009 Commendation Certificate of Recognition presented to Micha E. Abounassarat City Arts & Culture Commission.
For the gift of your print The Savior, Jesus of Nazareth to His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI in 2009 . With my humble appreciation to the
Art Commission Committee in the City of Glendale. Micha. To Watch VIDEO of the Commendation & Presentation: Rerun on JULY 19, 2009 Sunday at 8PM on Channel 6 Glendale,... & Online Video Link is : http://glendale.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?view_id=9&clip_id=1735
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City of Los Angeles Mayor Richard Riordan. Dear Micheline, I want to congratulate you on winning First Place in the essay
contest "For Expressing Through Essay Writing An Understanding of Human Relations Ideals and Challenges..."Sincerely, B.C.Smith.
Slideshow 2 Below: includes also photos of Events Charities, Testimonials, & Friends : (Slide Photo Descriptions right below) :
FLOYD REDCROW WESTERMAN website link: www.FloydRedCrowWesterman.com. Floyd Red Crow Westerman, Father. B.b, Artist Micha, Jackie, Jenny, at Micha's Birthday Celebration August 29, 1997 . Mel Gibson - Mel Gibson, & Artist Micha.
LIZA HUBER -
"To Micheline, My best to you always! Love, Liza Huber, Miss Golden Globe. 'Liza has appeared on the Today show, Live with Regis and Kathie Lee, Donny and Marie, The Rosie O'Donnell Show, SoapChat with Lisa Rinna, Entertainment Tonight and Access Hollywood. Liza is married to Alexander George Hesterberg III and is the daughter of daytime legend All my Children actress, Susan Lucci ... featured in TV Guide, US Magazine, People and numerous other magazines... a celebrity judge at the 2004 Miss USA pageant, and has appeared on HOLLYWOOD SQUARES.'
Micha has also been featured in the: LCF
WALT DISNEY (Walt Disney Director says, Micha's work is Amazing!"... | 
Universal & Artist Micha |  ASIFA HOLLYWOOD "Thank You for all your help with this year's Animation Expo. "We couldn't have done it without you..." "Thanks, Micheline!" Sincerely Jean Wright, Event Coordinator |  
Glendale Galleria famous celebrity Artist Ro Kim, about Micha's artwork is truly Genius... Artists Ro H. Kim of did see & observe some of Micha's (finished and unfinished) paintings & drawings. |
  |  Casey and Kerri Kasem- Micha and Casey Kasem, American Top 40 famous Radio show |  
"Hi Micha, I looked at some of your art work on your site and it is Gorgeous!" Sincerely, Kerri Kasem" | 
Arnold Palmer & Artist Micha |
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LA BAMBA Actor Lou Diamond Phillips, and Artist Micha Valentine's Day Celebrities at Charity Events. | 
Micha with the CITY OF HOPE Children, cancer patients and families... |  Chamber of Commerce member & Artist Miss Lebanon Micha Abounassar & Miss La Canada Flintridge 2006 Lacy Hannah. |
Miss Lebanon, Micha Abounassar Spotlight in ALo Magazine & billboard, & Micha spotlight in a Star-studded rockin hearts Dubai, www.Alomagazine.com & http://Alextheatre.org/ Alo is the #1 read for those who want to expand, explore & experience the beauty and heritage of the Middle East, both here and abroad. Alo's readership (over 1.2 million worldwide) is unparalleled for a newer publication: nationwide at Barnes & Noble and Borders bookstores, on board and in VIP lounges at Delta Airlines, Kuwait Airways and other major airlines. Alo worldwide distribution—includes retail giants, national and international airlines, VIP lounges, travel agencies, banks, luxury hotels and tourist bureaus—
Miss Lebanon Artist Micha Micheline Abounassar Awarded 1st Place for having attended the most Charitable Events... Pictures to be posted soon...
Actress Catherine Hicks & Micha. The Laker Girls & Micha. Actor Arnold Chon & Micha.
Don Scott, writer (Barbershop 2):
Barbershop 2 Comedy Film winning 2 wins & 10 nominations, featuring a list of acclaimed actors... including Ice Cube, Cedric the Entertainer, Eve, Troy Garity, Michael Ealy, Queen Latifa, and many more...
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Mitch Watson, writer (Pinky & The Brain) Mitch Watson for Pinky & the Brain Writer, Producer... Animation... (Famous Television Cartoons & Animation ...)
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Thank you so much for the opportunity to speak with such royalty... By the by, you have led such an extraordinary life, I am in aw of everything I have seen... to have such beauty and brains... Thank You From The Bottom Of My Heart, Mike Wise, www.boatwisedrainplug.com Boat Wise Regional Representative. _________________________________________________
-HI Micha, You have a Timeless, Classic Look... Aladdin
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Hi Micha, You are one of the Most Beautiful Women i've ever seen, ...
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Famous People they say Micha Looks like: You Look Like Angelina Jolie, Marylin Monroe, the 5th Element, Flashdance, Sandra Bullock, Jackie Kennedy, Pretty Woman, a Feminine version of Michaelangelo & Leonardo Da Vinci, Picassa, Evita Peron, Barbie Doll, The Virgin Mary, Mrs. Doubtfire, June Carter Cash & more ...
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Micha, you are the sweetest Person i know, Zeina E.S.
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Hi Micha, Thank you so much, I saw your work and was blown away. You are a true master. Its an honor that someone as skilled as you would even look at my paintings. I wish you the best in all that you do,Sincerely, Brandon McConnell
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Micha, if they enlarge 'The Savior' Jesus of Nazareth painting and make it so huge somewhere that when people pass by and see it they will want to do only good, and you will be a Saint, ...
Your Jesus Painting looks So Real... Incredible... x10
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I've never seen a more real looking Jesus, your painting Micha is Amazing ...
For additional Testimonials: please view all of michasgallery website & contact michasgallery...
* highlights: ARTIST MICHA,:
* Micha has attended private Catholic all girl High schools, & private schools: including Saint Joseph Antoura in Lebanon;
(& during her pilgrimage at age 8 to Jerusalem & Nazareth, Micha attended 8 months of schooling in Nazareth & this
school is now the home of Mary of Nazareth project international center www.MaryofNazareth.com .
Micha continues to have a passion for education and art, and she continues to pursue higher degrees as well as working
from home with her Artwork.
* Micha, who lives in Glendale, Calif., is from Nazareth Israel (Abounassar Family). Her grandmother, Haigo-He Tabarjian, is Armenian &
(American from her mother’s side &Abou-Chabke Family). Micha is also Lebanese, Italian-French, from her Grandmother’s of Micha’s Father’s
side, Haikal Family Lebanon & the Durighellos http://michasgallery.org/familytree.aspx & http://www.galaxyhometheatres.com/id16.html .
* Micha's Talented brother Michael who is 34 years old is a system designer specialist for Movie Stars Home Theatre Systems, public relations & sales,
http://galaxyhometheatres.com/ .
* Micha Began drawing & painting at 5, learning mostly by teaching herself from her own dedicated observation and studies.
* At a very young age Micha began writing short stories & poetry... and has won several 1st place Awards for her writings& creative writing,
poetry & Artworks.
* Micha Artist was also Awarded (1st place) Presidential Awards from President William Jefferson Clinton.
* Micha's Favorite medium: Oil & All mediums…
* Micha Works with passion & compassion on her masterpieces Artwork & creative writings 4 to 5 days a week, with sketches & Paintings,
& events,
* Micha Often works over hundreds of hours on a painting, producing detailed masterpieces…
* Micha Sometimes Works on several paintings at a time.
* Micha's Favorite Art subjects: Biblical subjects & stories, People, Love, Humanity, Earth, Environment, The Universe,…
* Micha has "start-to-finish" creating a painting demonstration photos & videos of her Masterpiece paintings.
* Favorite activities and hobbies: art, writing & writing stories & poetry, Gospel Music, Classical music, Music, reading,... and donating to select
charities.
Micha Biography Highlights Summary:
A Christian Artist, Micha was born around midnight on August 29, 1980. Micha and her Family, her mother Aida, Father Edward, and brother Michael, emigrated to the United States on October 31, 1990, the eve of Halloween/All Saints Day. They arrived to the United States with only Hope in her Parent's pocket, after having lost their home in the hardships of the war in Lebanon in the 1980's. Micha says, "With Faith, Love, and Determination, we have survived many challenges. I was very fortunate though in the sense that we were never in need. My dad held different jobs and was determined to make sure that we didn't want for things. He wanted to give us more opportunity than he had, for a better life. He did that for us." As a family, growing up, my father worked several jobs, my brother as well, my mother always helped support all of us at home and as we worked together, and I have also worked several jobs to help support my family, including sales consulting, accounting, selling some of my artwork and others.
Micha began drawing & painting at the young age of 5 in Jounieh, Lebanon. Due to war in Lebanon, Micha traveled to the island of Cyprus & she became as the well known artist In the area, selling her drawings and running up To her apartment to commission more works, when Micha was around the age of 9, Due to customer demands(Micha posted her drawings on the fence and tree near the sidewalk with her little stand and chair).
While still in High School, Micha was chosen and awarded a scholarship by her art Teacher To attend Otis College of Art & Design, in Los Angeles… Studying and developing her talent. Also Micha attended painting & animation classes in Glendale Community College, California.Micha earned a large following of collectors. She has created portraits…, and replicas of Famous old masters paintings including the Mona Lisa & Van Gogh, a Mary Cassatt painting, landscapes, …Working from her imagination or photos, Micha has astonished viewers with her quite detailed paintings & portraits that appear realistic, & as an Artist of Light,….
Bio highlights Photos: Slideshow:
Bio Photos Descriptions: * Micha, just a few months old,*Micha, and her brother Michael playing in the pool * Micha, Age 2* Micha with bunny * Micha, with easter eggs * The Abounassar Family, Micha, Edward, Michel, Aida.* Micha, Age 5 * Micha, and her brother Michael going to school * Family, Edward, Aida, Michael, Micha* Micha, in appartment near the beach. * Micha, Age 7 in prayer near a cove at the beach. * Micha, with her brother, mom, and dad and the sisters.* Micha at the Nativity on the star where Jesus was born in Jerusalem, Pilgrimige year 1989 * Micha & Her Brother Michael in Jerusalem Pilgrimage on Hill top year 1989, * Micha with Horse & her Uncle Paul * Micha, Age 27, Merry Christmas 2007! *Micha 2008 *Artist Micha
Slideshow photos bio: Micha:
Micha at the Nativity on the star where Jesus was born in Jerusalem, Pilgrimige year 1989. Micha with Easter Eggs
*Micha riding a horse * Micha at Easter at Church *Micha, Age 7 in prayer near a cove at the beach
Micha with Bunny Micha & her brother Michel playing in the pool
Micha Micha, age 5 Micha, Edward, Michel, Aida.
Micha & her Brother Michel going to school * Micha, with her brother, mom, and dad and the sisters.*
Micha (with im stuck on you shirt)
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Connect: also, Websites & Friends, ArtistMicha: 1. www.GalaxyHomeTheatres.com 2. www.myspace.com/michasgallery 3. www.youtube.com/michasgallery 4. www.Angieslist.com Michasgallery & GalaxyHomeTheatres T estimonials .
5. http://twitter.com/michasgallery 6. http://michasgallery.org/TheSaviorPaintingPress.aspx For More Art News about Artist Micha Micheline E. Abounassar... 7. & some updates also on facebook: **FACEBOOK CLICK LINK BELOW: http://www.facebook.com/people/Abounassar-Artist-MichasGallery/741439688
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06'-2007 - Miss Lebanon. USA, for Miss Asia USA 2007
2005 - Board of Supervisors commendation from Michael D. Antonovich, County of Los Angeles
2004-2005 Revlon Run/Walk support for Cancer Research
2004 - Educational Board of Trustees/ President’s congratulations (A.A. Degree, GC) & Business Administration, Dean's List
2002 - Commendation from Dilbeck Sales Manager
2000 - (DreamWorks, Warner Bros., etc.) : as part of a
team: managing the 7th Annual Animation Exposition for 1500 people attending.
1999 - Top 3 percent in Accounting
1985 to 1999 - Attended Christian schooling
1995 - (1st place) presented by the Mayor of Los Angeles, Richard Riordan, St. M. Human Relations.
1994 & 1995 - (1st place) Presidential Academic Awards from President William Jefferson Clinton
1993 - Citizenship Award
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