Who Is Mark Ghanimé (AKA Cameron in Netflix’s ‘Virgin River’)?

Virgin Riverseason 4 isnow streaming on Netflix, and there’s a brand-new cast member who’s bound to shake things up. Introducing Mark Ghanimé (who plays the show’s newest character, Dr. Cameron Hayek).

In honor ofVirgin Riverseason 4, here’s everything we know about Mark Ghanimé, including what else he’s been in.

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1. Who Is Mark Ghanimé?

Ghanimé is a Canadian Lebanese actor who grew up in Montreal, Quebec. He showed little-to-no interest in the performing arts as a child—in fact, he thought he’d become a businessman or real estate agent. Everything changed when he received an opportunity to be a background actor in the 2004 movieChasing Freedom, which ignited his passion for acting.

2. Does He Play Cameron In 'virgin River'?

That’s correct. Ghanimé portrays Dr. Cameron Hayek, who’s introduced in season 4 ofVirgin River.在新的情节,卡梅隆是受雇于Doc (Tim Matheson) to work at the clinic. He slowly develops a crush on his new co-worker, Mel (Alexandra Breckenridge), who’s pregnant and dating Jack (Martin Henderson). To top it off, Cameron doesn’t approve of Mel’s relationship. And when he confronts her about it, it doesn’t go well.

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3. What Else Has He Starred In?

In the beginning of his career, Ghanimé had guest roles in several popular shows, includingSmallville,Supernatural,ArrowandQuantico.He also starred in multiple holiday-themed TV movies, likeAlways and Forever Christmas,Twinkle All the WayandA Candy Cane Christmas.Aside fromVirgin River, he’s best known for playing Major Sergio Balleseros onHelix, Don Carlos onReign, Dr. Jamie Albagett onEmily Owens M.D.and Dev onThe Bold Type

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