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25 Best Armenian Influencers You Should Follow

An influencer is someone who is in top niche in an industry and has some sort of sway over the target audience. Influencer`s generally have some specialized authority over a specific a subject. There are different types of influencers depending on their target audience.

We have artists, athletes, pop-culture stars, industry expert, thought leaders, micro-influencer, entrepreneurs, bloggers and content creators. Majority of their marketing today is done in social media. Most of them have a large following in social media.

1.Alexis Ohanian

Alexis Ohanian at a paid family leave event in Washington, DC in 2019, photo by Office of Congressman Colin Allred.

Entrepreneur and businessman Alexis Ohanian is best known for his social news website, Reddit. The social news website Reddit, was founded by him back in 2005. Other than his news website, Ohanian is known for his involvement in political activist in addition to his employment in the internet sector.

He has participated in efforts for immigration reform and net neutrality. Serena Williams, a tennis player, is his wife, and the couple has a daughter named Olympia. He founded Capital, a venture capital firm alongside Coinbase, Instacart, and Cruise Automation.  He is a must follow for individuals interested in matters activism and news.

2. Serj Tankian

Singer, songwriter, musician, and activist Serj Tankian is of Armenian and American descent is mostly known for being the lead singer of the 1994-founded band System of a Down.

The band has produced a number of well-received albums. Tankian has worked on both collaborations and a number of solo albums. He is known to have major contributions to his involvement with System of a Down.

Serj is also an activist and has actively has supported a number of political causes, including as environmental protection, human rights, and the acknowledgment of the Armenian Genocide. He has participated in efforts for immigration reform and net neutrality.

3.Andre Agassi

Andre Agassi practicing in Indian Wells, California, USA, on Sunday March 12, 2006, photo by Akademan.

Andre Agassi, is an Olympic gold winner and retired American professional tennis player, who is of the Armenian decent form his fathers side. Andre has eight Grand Slam victories, including four Australian Open championships, two US Open wins, one Wimbledon title, and one French Open title,

Andre is top of the list of the most accomplished tennis players of his generation. He made history back at the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games in 1996 when he captured a gold medal.

He was well-known for both his brash and divisive character off the court as well as his aggressive playing style. Even after his retirement he continued to be involved in tennis as a coach and philanthropist after he retired, aiming to advance education through his foundation, the Andre Agassi Foundation for Education.

4.Nora Fatehi

Nora Fatehi is a Moroccan and Armenian Canadian dancer, actress, and model. Nora is well-known in the Bollywood film industry. She has become famous in such film for both her dancing and acting abilities.

Her first debut back in 2014, in the film, the Bollywood film, Roar: Tigers of the Sundarbans.  From that moment forward she has made appearances in a number of movies, including Baahubali: The Beginning, Stree, and Street Dancer 3D.

She took part in the music videos like Dilbar and Saki Saki, which have become incredibly famous on social media platforms. This has made her incredibly famous both in Armenia and beyond. From her performances, she has received numerous accolades for her dancing performances and has grown to be one of Bollywood’s most in-demand entertainers.

5.Dan Bilzerian

Dan Bilzerian, photo by FILMORA NEWS.

Dan Bilzerian is a venture capitalist, professional poker player, and social media figure who has roots in Armenia. Through his ostentatious and opulent lifestyle, which he frequently flaunts on social media, Bilzerian has become well-known in the world.

Dan is well-known for playing high-stakes poker, and he has won many competitions throughout the years. Over the years, Bilzerian has been embroiled in a number of disputes, including ones involving the law and his usage of guns during poker games.

Other than just this, Bilzerian has made other film appearances, such as in The Other Woman and Lone Survivor. He has made several ventures in capitalism by making investments in lucrative business like Uber. Uber Technologies is base in the United States of America and provides rides and food deliveries.

6.Cher

Cher is an American singer, actress, and television personality with an Armenian descent. Despite being born in the United States, Cher has Armenian roots. She and her then-husband Sonny Bono rose to popularity as the pop duo Sonny and Cher back in the 1960s.

Even after her unfortunate break up, Cher has had a successful solo career. She released songs like Believe, Strong Enough and If I Could Turn Back Time. Cher has some acting skill as depicted in some of the films she has been featured in.  Cher’s acting credits include Moonstruck, for which she received the Academy Award for Best Actress.

She has additionally made appearances on a number of TV programs, such as The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour, Cher, and The Voice.

7.Aram Mp3

Aram Mp3 at a Meet & Greet during the Eurovision Song Contest 2014 Copenhagen, photo by Albin Olsson.

Armenian musician, comedian, and songwriter, Aram Mp3 is well known for his song, Not Alone that was a hit. Aram began his career in comedy before switching to music where he flourished. 

After his song, Not Along he became popular both in Armenia and beyond. This was his breakthrough in the competitive industry. Other than music, he has acted in a few film and television shows.

He is renowned for his distinctive pop and traditional Armenian music fusion. Aram Mp3 has also received praise for his altruistic efforts and has given support to numerous charities that assist underprivileged youngsters.

8.Litlit Avagyan

Litlit Avagyan is a dance and choreographer with an Armenian descent. She was born back in Armenia before she relocated to Los Angeles with her parents. She began her career in dancing way back at a young age. She trained in different styles, including, ballroom, ballet and Latin.

Litlit became popular form her dancing career as she had the skills to incorporate different styles in her dancing. From her amazing skill, Litlit has been offered the opportunity to choreograph for various dance shows and competitions.

Litlit has a huge following on social media where she shares some of her epic dance performance and fitness. She is a must follow for dance lovers.

9.Arsen Gurgov

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Celebrity hairstylist, Arsen Gurgov is well known for owning and operating the Arsen Gurgov Salon in New York City. He was born in Armenia before he moved to America when he was 18 years old.

He has had such a lucrative business since he has styles high-profile clients, including actors, models, and socialites, have had their hair styled by Gurgov. One of the most sought-after hairstylists in the business, he is renowned for his distinctive dry-cutting method, which he perfected over the years.

Arsen Gurgov has also been on various TV shows, including The Today Show and Good Morning America, as a hair expert. From his work he has received numerous honors for his efforts and has even had articles about him in Vogue, Elle, and Harper’s Bazaar, among other fashion periodicals.

10.Hrag Kalebjian

Entrepreneur and co-founder of the San Francisco, Hrag is well-known for his California-based coffee roasting business Henry’s House of Coffee. Although Arag is on Armenian decent he has lived in the United States form the age of nine.

 Since his family’s ownership and operation of a coffee roasting business in Lebanon, Kalebjian grew up in the coffee industry. Back in 1983, he and his wife Helen established Henry’s House of Coffee, which has since gained a reputation for its superior coffee and distinctive mixes.

The New York Times and Food & Wine Magazine has included Kalebjian, a professional in the coffee industry, in their publications. Hrag has become a respected business owner and has received numerous accords from it.

11.Alen Kashkashiain

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The Alen Kashkashian brand is a high-end womenswear line with headquarters in Los Angeles, California. Alen Kashkashian founded the famous designer line, Alen Kashkashian. Before establishing his own brand in 2015, Kashkashian began his fashion career in Los Angeles as a visual merchandiser for a high-end shop.

He was born in Yerevan, Armenia, and spent his formative years in Moscow, Russia, before relocating to the US.  His line is renowned for their distinctive aesthetic, which combines vintage Hollywood glitz with contemporary, edgy detailing.

His line has been worn by a few famous people including Jennifer Lopez and Ariana Grande. Kashkashian is also known for giving back to the society through his numerous contributions to charity. He has contributed to several non-profit organization such as the Armenian EyeCare Project.

12.Sargis Khachatryan

Sargis Khachatryan is a philanthropist and businessman from Armenia. Sargis Khachatryan is the founder and CEO of the Multi Group Concern, a group of businesses with interests in finance, real estate, construction, and hospitality.

Khachatryan began his professional life in the construction sector in the early 1990s. He later on moved to business by establishing a Multi Group concern. This was a major investment for him as the company has grown to become popular.

Khachatryan is a philanthropist who has worked with a number of philanthropic organizations, including the Children of Armenia Fund and the TUMO Center for Creative Technology. Additionally, he has garnered accolades and recognition for his contributions to Armenian society.

13.Dr. Ara Elmajian

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Orthodontist and philanthropist Dr. Ara Elmajian is of Armenian and American descent. Dr. Ara Elmajian was born in Egypt and later on relocated to Beirut where he was brought up.

Elmajian later on relocated to the Ubited States of America where he currently resides. The Smile for a Lifetime Foundation, a nonprofit that offers orthodontic treatment to children from low-income families, was founded by Dr. Elmajian, an orthodontist with over 30 years of experience.

Dr. Elmajian is also well-known in the orthodontics community. Elmajin has also held a clinical teacher position at the University of Southern California School of Dentistry.

14.Anita Avetisyan

Anita Avetisyan is an Armenian singer and Actress with a huge social media following. One of her top tracks are, Du erazelu es. The track has become popular in Armenia and beyond.

Some of her albums include, Kamakor El, Kas U Klines and Du erazelu es. Anita has founded the Anita art school and Anita educational centre. She is a must follow for people who interested in acting and singing.

15.Arman Hovhannisyan

Armenian singer and songwriter Arman Hovhannisyan bagn his career way back in 2008. He produced his first debut album, Im Yerazank. The romantic and emotional themes of Hovhannisyan’s music have made his songs well-liked by Armenian listeners.

Some of his songs like Du es du, Shushan, and Inch Kuzeyi are some of his most well-known compositions. Also, Arman has worked with Sirusho and Tata Simonyan, two prominent Armenian vocalists and musicians.

Other than his music Hovhannisyan is actively involved in philanthropic act. He has made major contributions to charitable organizations as a way of giving back to the community.

16.Hrach Toneyan

Hrach Toneyan is an actor, comedian, and social media star from Armenia. He was  became well-known through his social media activity on sites like YouTube and Instagram. His following in these platforms kept growing form his sketches and videos.

Toneyan frequently offered amusing interpretations on commonplace events and cultural quirks. With more than 2 million Instagram followers and over 1.5 million YouTube subscribers, he has a sizable social media following.

Toneyan has also become famous for his incedible acting skills. He has acted in a number of Armenian movies, such as The Line and Armenian Lessons. Back in 2019 Harch was presented with the Armenian Annual Entertainment Awards as the Social Media Personality of the Year honor.

17.Anna Ter-Abramyan

Armenian singer and songwriter Anna Ter-Abramyan is best known for competing in the Armenian version of The Voice. The voice is an American singing show that is broadcasted on NCB.

Ter-passionate Abramyan’s voice and distinctive fusion of traditional Armenian music with contemporary pop and jazz influences have made her a household name. Her songs Yerazis Chgites, Khostovanank and Karmir are some of he popular songs.

In her misic career, she has worked with Razmik Amyan and Arman Hovannisyan. Ter-Abramyan is actively involved in giving back to the communnity. She takes part i in charitable work outside of her music profession and has given support to a number of Armenian organizations that promote the health and education of children.

18.Araksya Karapetyan

Journalist and news anchor, Araksya Karapetyan is of Armenian and American descent. She first lived in Yerevan, Armenia, before moving to the United States. Back in 2007, Karapetyan worked as a news reporter and anchor for regional television stations in California.

She later in 2012 landed a spot in the Los Angeles Fox-affiliated television station KTTV.  She co-anchors the Good Day LA morning newscast. Throughout her career she has covered a wide range of subjects, including breaking news, politics, and entertainment.

She is renowned for her engrossing and educational reporting style. She has also been honored for her efforts to the Armenian community and has won a number of accolades.

19.Alexis Ohanian

Alexis Ohanian is an American online business owner, investor, and social activist His mother was German and his father was Armenian-American. Ohanian known for being a co-founder of the social news website Reddit back in 2005. He founded the website with his collage friend, Steve Huffman

Along with his work for Reddit, Ohanian founded and serves as general partner of Initialized Capital, a venture capital firm that has backed numerous successful firms like Coinbase, Instacart, and Patreon. Ohanian has won various accolades, one of which was being nominated to Forbes’ “30 Under 30” list.

20.David Guetta

David Guetta & Alain Zirah, photo by Mr Azed.

David Guetta is a French DJ, music producer, and songwriter. With a number of top-charting singles and albums to his credit, Guetta is one of the most well-known and significant characters in the electronic dance music (EDM) scene.

He has worked with numerous well-known musicians and singers, such as Rihanna, Justin Bieber, Sia, and Nicki Minaj. Some of his famous songs include Titanium, When Love Takes Over, and Hey Mama.

Guetta has received various honors for his work, including three Grammy Awards and two consecutive first-place finishes in DJ Mag’s Top 100 DJs poll. David is also known his charitable activities and has contributed to a number of organizations and causes, such as the fight against AIDS and education.

21.Henrikh Mkhitaryan

Henrikh Mkhitaryan is a professional football player who plays the spot of as an offensive midfielder for both the Armenian national team and the Italian club AS Roma. Henrikh Mkhitaryan began playing professionally in Armenia before relocating to the Ukraine to join Shakhtar Donetsk.

He later on played for a number of European teams, including Borussia Dortmund, Manchester United, Arsenal, and currently AS Roma. Mkhitaryan has also earned various individual honors throughout his career, including the Armenian Footballer of the Year award a record seven times.

He has made history as one of the greatest Armenian football players of all time. Also, he has received praise for his humanitarian efforts, and he founded the Henrikh Mkhitaryan.

22.Atom Egoyan

Atom Egoyan, Arsinée Khanjian and Norman Jewison, photo by Canadian Film Centre from Toronto, Canada.

Atom Egoyan is a Filmmaker, author, and director of Armenian and Canadian descent. He was born on July 19, 1960, in Cairo, Egypt, to parents who were Armenian refugees from the 1915 Armenian genocide.

Egoyan is most recognized for his work as a film director. Atom has produced a number of critically acclaimed films Exotica, The Sweet Hereafter, and Ararat. these are some of his greatest work in the industry. Egoyan has been nominated for two Academy Awards and won the Grand Prize at the Cannes Film Festival for his work.

23.Kim Kardashian

Kim Kardashian in an interview for Vogue in 2021. Photo By VogueTaiwan –

Kim Kardashian is the daughter of Robert Kardashian, a third generational Armenian-American.  She is commonly known for her media presence and entrepreneur ways. The American entrepreneur is also known to be a socialite and model. She first came to the attention of the general public because of her connection with Â鶹APP Hilton, and then because of her participation in the reality television program Keeping Up with the Kardashians.

Kim Kardashian is also well-known for her work in the fashion and cosmetic industry. She has established a number of lucrative enterprises, including the shape wear company SKIMS and the cosmetics line KKW Beauty.  Along with participating in advocacy and philanthropic projects, she has worked on criminal justice reform where she has made major contributions.

23.Khloe Kardashian

Khloe Kardashian in a photoshoot for Glamour Mexico, photo by Eric Longden.

Khloe Karddashian is the daughter of Robert Kardashian, a third generational Armenian-American. The American Entrepreneur starred in her family show, Keeping Up with Kardashians. Later on in 2009 she and Kourtney Kadarshian starred in Kourtney and Khloe Take The Hamptoms.

While filming the famiy show, she received so much criticism and negative comments which were focused on her body weight. She later on began her her journey to loose weight. She now helps her fans who have gained weight through her show, Revenge Body. Khloe has a huge following on social media platforms.

24.Kourtney Kardashian

Kourtney Kardashian is the daughter of Robert Kardashian, a third generational Armenian-American. She and her family starred in the family show, Keeping Up With the Kardashians. With her sister, Khloe and Kim have launched a retail fashion industry.

She has become popular on all social media platforms. Because of this she has endorsed products such as waist slimming pants, coca-cola, prescription pills and beauty products. Back in September 2022 she announced the launch of her health brand, Lemme. she is currently married to Travis Baker.

25. Avagyan

Litlit Avagyan is a dance and choreographer with an Armenian descent. She was born back in Armenia before she relocated to Los Angeles with her parents. She began her career in dancing way back at a young age. She trained in different styles, including, ballroom, ballet and Latin.

Litlit became popular form her dancing career as she had the skills to incorporate different styles in her dancing. From her amazing skill, Litlit has been offered the opportunity to choreograph for various dance shows and competitions.

Litlit has a huge following on social media where she shares some of her epic dance performance and fitness. She is a must follow for dance lovers.

Some of Armenian top influencers have become popular from different reasons. Their careers and interests have made major contributions to their popularity in the United States and beyond.