Lebanese actor, writer and producer. Tony Eli was raised in Beirut. His mother's name is Jeanette Hadchity. His father, Elias Kanaan, works as a custom clearing agent at the port. He has a twin brother, Elie Kanaan and a younger brother, George Kanaan. He graduated from Eastwood College, and went on to the American University of Beirut to study Psychology. He began screen writing and starring in short films and music videos while at college.