The trivia regarding Solenn Heussaff’s name tattooed in Arabic script refers to a prominent piece of body art belonging to her former long-term boyfriend, Filipino actor and model Derek Ramsay. During their high-profile, four-year relationship in the mid-2000s, Ramsay had the Arabic translation of her name permanently inked onto the right side of his abdominal muscles (abs). [1]
Key Details of the Tattoo
- The Bearer: Filipino actor Derek Ramsay.
- The Location: Vertically aligned along the right side of his lower torso and abdominal muscles.
- The Language: Arabic script, which translates phonetically to her name, Solenn.
- The Context: The tattoo serves as a lasting token of their multi-year relationship prior to their separation and eventual marriages to their respective partners (Solenn married Nico Bolzico, and Derek married Ellen Adarna). Ramsay has noted in past interviews that he chooses not to remove his relationship-related tattoos, as they represent meaningful chapters of his past. [1, 2]
Solenn's Actual Tattoos
While she does not have her own name inked in Arabic, Solenn Heussaff is an avid tattoo enthusiast and artist with at least six tattoos of her own: [3, 4, 5]
- Family Motto: Written in Celtic on her right rib cage reading "ma kouez en em saff", meaning "if I fall, I will rise again".
- Religious Symbols: A depiction of the Virgin Mary on her left rib cage and a rosary wrapped around her left ankle.
- Celestial Art: The Southern Cross constellation.
- Ocean Art: A custom design inspired by her background in marine biology and diving, completed during a trip to Tahiti. [4, 5, 6, 7, 8]
If you want, I can provide more details about:
- Solenn Heussaff's own custom tattoos and their personal meanings.
- Derek Ramsay's other tattoos and the stories behind them.
- How the name "Solenn" is translated or spelled in Arabic calligraphy.
