Mark Hachem is a Lebanese-Canadian actor, influencer, and entrepreneur best known as the co-founder of RYZE Projects. He has become widely recognized for his creative storytelling, culturally relatable comedy, and highly successful presence across YouTube and multiple social media platforms.
Mark was born on July 14, 1989, in Montreal, Canada. He is a proud Canadian of Lebanese heritage and falls under the Cancer zodiac sign. He completed his education at Concordia University in 2012, earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film, Cinema, and Video Studies.
Before launching his entertainment career, Mark worked in different roles including Martial Arts instructor at West Island Karate Club (2005–2009), Sales & Customer Representative at Future Shop (2011–2012), Substitute Teacher at Commission Scolaire des Trois-Lacs (2015), and Customer Service Official at Rogers Communications (2017–2019).
Mark officially began acting and directing in 2015 and has worked under ACTRA in Canada. He has written, directed, and acted in several productions including the popular series “Dating Beyond Borders” and the film “Peace by Chocolate”. His skits often poke fun at cultural experiences and family humor, with well-loved videos such as “There’s No Romance Like Arabic Romance” and “Arab Dad Turns into Ninja”.
Mark is also passionate about fitness and is a certified fitness trainer, which contributes to his impressive physique. Additionally, he teaches Lebanese Arabic classes, using his platform to celebrate culture and community.
Mark Hachem is married to his wife Rita Hachem, who frequently appears in his videos. Together, they run a joint content account titled @justmarkarita, where they post fun and relatable couple content. The adorable couple celebrates their wedding anniversary on November 5. Fans are often surprised by Mark’s real age — possibly because of his stylish gray hair and beard highlights.
With his achievements in acting, digital content creation, and entrepreneurship, Mark has accumulated an estimated net worth of around $5 million.