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Hovhannes Babakhanyan

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Hovhannes Babakhanyan
Hovhannes John Babakhanyan
Born
NationalityArmenian-American
Occupation(s)Actor and singer
Years active1984–2021

Hovhannes Gerasimi Babakhanyan (Armenian: Հովհաննես Գերասիմի Բաբախանյան) is an Armenian-American actor and singer. On March 27, 2006, Babakhanyan received the title "Honored Actor of the Republic of Armenia".[1]

Early life and education

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Born on July 1, 1968, Babakhanyan attended the Yerevan State Institute of Theatre and Cinematography after graduation from high school in 1984.[1]

Career

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In 2010, Babakhanyan immigrated to the United States with his wife and children. Babakhanyan started his life in the States in New York City, performing the works of Sayat Nova for Armenian Cultural Associations at St. Thomas Church on March 20, 2010.[2] In 2014, Babakhanyan was honored at the Friendship Appreciation Awards Ceremony.[3]

In 2018, Babakhanyan appeared as Arpad in the CBS television series S.W.A.T.[4]

In 2022, Babakhanyan starred in the film Cagliostro by Ruben Kochar,[5] which was nominated for the Best Short Film Award at the ARPA International film festival.[6]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Hovhannes Babakhanyan on BizZne$$ BuzZ and BizZne$$ Watch | Wednesday, November 24, 2021". The VoiceAmerica Talk. Retrieved 2023-06-25.
  2. ^ Mirror-Spectator, The Armenian (2010-04-07). "Hovhannes Babakhanyan Delights Audience With Cabaret Atmosphere in NJ". The Armenian Mirror-Spectator. Retrieved 2023-06-25.
  3. ^ "Friendship Appreciation Awards Ceremony and Pre-New Year's Party – The Experience Magazine". 2014-12-29. Retrieved 2023-06-25.
  4. ^ S.W.A.T. (TV Series 2017–2023) - IMDb, retrieved 2023-06-25
  5. ^ "«Հիմա ավելի խիստ կքննադատեի ինձ»․ «Միսս Երեւան 2021» ԷմմանուԷլլա Գրիգորյանի առաջին դերը՝ Ռուբեն Քոչարի «Կալիստրո» ֆիլմում (ֆոտո/վիդեո)". style.news.am. Retrieved 2023-06-25.
  6. ^ IFF, Arpa (2022-09-30). "Film Nominations (2022)". Arpa International Film Festival. Retrieved 2023-06-25.
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