The Middle East talent Venice Film Festival showcase reached dazzling heights as the 82nd edition lit up Venice from August 27 to September 6, 2025. With Armani Beauty as the festival’s official beauty sponsor, Middle Eastern celebrities and influencers stood out at glamorous dinners, parties, and photo shoots.
The stylish Venice Venice Hotel, owned by the founders of Golden Goose, became a hub of elegance. Spanish actor Miguel Angel Silvestre posed for photo shoots during the festival, while Tunisian influencers Marwa Agrebi and Sara Cherif joined Moroccan influencer Meryem Said at a chic Armani cocktail event.
The Doge’s Palace, overlooking St. Mark’s Square, hosted an unforgettable Armani dinner. Among the star-studded guests was Lebanese-Jordanian actress Andria Tayeh, best known for her role in Netflix’s Al Rawabi School for Girls. Tayeh, who recently became the Middle East ambassador for Armani Beauty and Kérastase, spoke about her new role as host of The Voice Kids. “It was my first experience as a presenter, so it’s an honor to do this with my MBC family. I’m loving every second of it,” she shared.
At the lavish dinner, long tables adorned with plush green hydrangeas and crisp white linens welcomed international icons. Guests included supermodel Madisin Rian, Oscar winner Cate Blanchett, actor Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and model Rosie Huntington-Whiteley.
The celebrations peaked on Saturday night when Giorgio Armani hosted the annual afterparty at the Arsenale di Venezia. Guests enjoyed archival runway clips spanning 1975 to 2005, while a live DJ kept the crowd dancing until dawn.
This year’s festival highlighted not only global cinema but also the growing presence of Middle East talent Venice Film Festival moments that continue to redefine glamour and international recognition.