Mark Ghanimé is a well-known Canadian actor. He is recognized for portraying Major Sergio Ballesteros on the Syfy show Helix and for his recurring role as Don Carlos on The CW’s Reign.
Mark Ghanime Bio Summary
Full name: Mark Ghanime
Date of birth: December 1, 1977
Age: 46 years (2024)
Gender: Male
Place of birth: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Nationality: Canadian
Ethnicity: Lebanese
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Business
Occupation: Actor and Model
Early Life
Mark Ghanime was born on December 1, 1977, in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, to a Canadian mother and a Lebanese father. He was raised in both Calgary and Montreal, Quebec, Canada, and was fluent in three languages – French, English, and Arabic – from a young age, thanks to his mixed background.
Ghanimé’s childhood was primarily centered around academic pursuits, as he aspired to become a businessman and delve into the world of real estate. He earned a finance degree from the University of Lethbridge in Canada. In his early twenties, Ghanimé embraced his artistic side by enrolling in vocal lessons and hip-hop dance classes.
In 2004, Ghanimé made a brief appearance in Chasing Freedom alongside Juliette Lewis without receiving credit. During his time on set, he developed a strong interest in acting and realized he desired to make it his profession.
Career
Mark Ghanimé began his professional journey in the world of commercials before landing his debut guest appearance as Graham on the CBC show Wild Roses. In 2010, he made brief guest appearances on Smallville and Supernatural, followed by roles on The Secret Circle, Fairly Legal, and Arrow in 2012.
In 2012, Ghanimé took on the role of Dr. Jamie Albagetti in the CW show Emily Owens, M.D., and starred as Daniel Goose-Egg in the web series Soldiers of the Apocalypse, where he also worked as an associate producer.
The next year, he played supporting characters such as Run in the Showcase miniseries Eve of Destruction and the museum curator in the Hallmark Channel movie The Hunters.
In 2014, Mark Ghanimé landed a major role as Major Sergio Ballesteros in the Syfy show Helix. His character led a team of CDC scientists to investigate a disease outbreak at a research base in the arctic. The series ran for two seasons before being canceled on April 29, 2015.
Ghanimé joined the cast of The CW’s Reign in 2015, taking on the recurring character of Don Carlos. The following year, he also appeared as Justin Faysal in multiple episodes of the Chiller series Slasher, a horror anthology.
Mark Ghanimé made a comeback in 2017 as a love interest for the main character, Angie Everett (played by Cindy Sampson), in the second season of Private Eyes. In 2023, Ghanimé portrays Sam Calloway alongside Kimberley Sustad in To All a Good Night. At present, he can be seen as Dr. Cameron Hayek on Netflix’s Virgin River.
Net Worth
According to the latest estimates, it is speculated that Mark Ghanime’s total net worth falls between $1 million and $5 million. This sum encompasses his earnings from his career in acting, modeling, sponsorships, and various entrepreneurial pursuits.
