Leah Kateb

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Leah Kateb
Born
Leah Kateb

(1999-08-11) August 11, 1999 (age 25)
Occupation
  • Television personality
Years active2024–present

Leah Kateb (born August 11, 1999) is an American reality television personality. She appeared on the Peacock reality show Love Island in 2024.

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Life and career

Leah Kateb was born on August 11, 1999, in Los Angeles, California. She has Persian and Iranian roots from her parents, and has a sister named Daria. [1] In 2024, she was cast on season 6 of Love Island. [2] She was initially coupled up with Rob Rausch and Connor Newsum before coupling up with Miguel Harichi on day 15. Kateb and Harichi went on to become the runner-ups on day 32. [3] Her early relationship with Rausch on the show led to large followings as fans quickly became obsessed with their coupling and how she handled herself throughout it. [1] She also had many of her lines this season going viral on TikTok. Kateb's friendship with fellow islanders Serena Page and JaNa Craig also went viral as viewers fell in love with their friendship, known as PPG. Fans have called for the three of them to get their own show after watching their friendship develop over the season and after filming. [4] She has since received multiple endorsements after appearing on the show. [5]

Filmography

As herself
YearTitleRoleRef.
2024 Love Island Runner-up; season 6 [2]

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References

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