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Emil Wakim leaning against a bright red pillar in a tan jacket and dark trousers for GQ Middle East

Emil Wakim wearing an oversized beige double-breasted coat and patterned shirt leaning against a pale wall for GQ Middle East.

Man wearing dark sunglasses and a leather trench coat seated outdoors on stone steps for a GQ Middle East editorial portrait.

Emil Wakim smiling while leaning against a fire hydrant on a city street for a GQ Middle East cover shoot.

Man in long tan coat and dark trousers playfully kicking a metal bollard outside against a ribbed shutter wall.

Emil Wakim wearing a tan suit and matching shirt against a red brick wall for a GQ Middle East editorial portrait.

Emil Wakim leaning against a plain wall between two standpipe valves, wearing a grey jacket and blue jeans

Portrait of Emil Wakim smiling, wearing a structured grey jacket against a neutral textured wall background.

Man wearing a beige jumpsuit leaning against a stone wall for a GQ Middle East editorial portrait

GQ Middle East SNL's Emil Wakim Still Can’t Believe His Luck 2025

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GQ Middle East features comedian Emil Wakim in this editorial profile, capturing the SNL cast member in a series of relaxed, cinematic portraits. Shot on location with a focus on urban textures, the photography employs warm color grading and a retro-inspired aesthetic to mirror Wakim’s approachable persona. Photographer David Urbanke utilizes natural light and golden hour conditions to highlight the nuanced menswear styling led by fashion director Keanoush Da Rosa and stylist Jungle Lin. The series integrates editorial typography with a candid, observational approach, utilizing film-like grain to maintain a cohesive visual narrative across the feature.