Miss Lebanon
| Formation | 1930 |
|---|---|
| Type | Beauty pageant |
| Headquarters | Beirut |
| Location | |
Membership |
Miss Universe Miss World Miss International |
Official language | Arabic |
Chairperson | Rima Fakih |
| Website | www.misslebanon.com |
Miss Lebanon (Arabic: ملكة جمال لبنان) is the national beauty pageant in Lebanon. The current Miss Lebanon is Maya Reaidy who was crowned on 30 September 2018.
History
Miss Lebanon has been broadcast on Lebanese Broadcasting Corporation (LBC) since 1995. Starting 2018, it will be broadcast on MTV and its winner will be sent to Miss Universe . It is currently organised by the Lebanese Ministry of Tourism. The pageant has been cancelled a few times due to civil wars, conflicts with Israel and lack of protection for the delegates. The official winner represents Lebanon at the Miss Universe and Miss World pageants. Miss Lebanon Organization awards its winner prizes totalling over $400,000.
Format
Joëlle Behlock, Miss Lebanon 1997
Rosarita Tawil, Miss Lebanon 2008
Every year, the Miss Lebanon pageant takes on a new format with a new number of contestants. The pageant has taken the form of a one night gala, several primes, and even reality television. Below is an outline of the recent years of the pageant's format:
| Year | Miss Lebanon | Contestants | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Marie-José Hnein | 16 | LBC Centre |
| 2004 | Nadine Nassib Njeim | 16 | LBC Centre |
| 2005 | Gabrielle Bou Rached | 30 | Casino du Liban |
| 2007 | Nadine Wilson Njeim | 18 | Casino du Liban |
| 2008 | Rosarita Tawil | 18 | LBC Centre |
| 2009 | Martine Andraos | 16 | LBC Centre |
| 2010 | Rahaf Abdallah | 16 | LBC Centre |
| 2011 | Yara Khoury-Mikhael | 16 | Beirut Souks |
| 2012 | Rina Chibany | 16 | Platea Theatre |
| 2013 | Karen Ghrawi | 15 | Beirut Leisure Centre |
| 2014 | Saly Greige | 14 | Casino du Liban |
| 2015 | Valerie Abou Chacra | 14 | Casino du Liban |
| 2016 | Sandy Tabet[1] | 15 | Casino du Liban |
| 2017 | Perla Helou | 15 | Casino du Liban |
| 2018 | Maya Reaidy | 30 | Forum de Beyrouth |
Titleholders
- Color key
- Declared as Winner
The winner of Miss Lebanon represents her country at the Miss World and Miss Universe pageants. On occasion, when the winner does not qualify (due to age) for either contest, a runner-up is sent. Previously, in some instances the winner has also competed at the Miss International pageant.
| Year | Miss Lebanon |
| 1930 | Leila Zoghbi |
| 1935 | Jamila Al Khalil |
| 1952 | Leila Saroufim |
| 1953 | Hania Beydun |
| 1959 | Gladys Tabet |
| 1960 | Leila Antaki |
| 1961 | Nouhad El Cabbabe |
| 1962 | Éléonore Abi Karam |
| 1963 | Mona Slim |
| 1964 | Nana Barakat |
| 1965 | Yolla Georges Harb |
| 1966 | Marlène Talih |
| 1967 | Sonia Fares |
| 1968 | Lilly Bissar |
| 1969 | Rola Mayzoub |
| 1970 | Georgina Rizk MISS UNIVERSE 1971 |
| 1971 | Odette Naim |
| 1972 | Marcelle Herro |
| 1973 | Sylvia Ohannessian |
| 1974 | Gisèle Hachem |
| 1975 | Ramona Karam |
| 1977 | Vera Alouane |
| 1978 | Katia Fakhry |
| 1979 | Jacqueline Daou |
| 1980 | Céleste Elias Asal |
| 1981 | Suzanne Bou Nader |
| 1982 | Dolly Michel Khoury |
| 1983 | Sylvia Hobeika |
| 1984 | Reine Philip Barakat |
| 1985 | Mary Khoury |
| 1986 | Gina Issa |
| 1991 | Diana Begdache |
| 1992 | Nicole Bardawil |
| 1993 | Ghada El Turk |
| 1994 | Lara Badawi |
| 1995 | Dina Azar |
| 1996 | Nisrine Sami Naser |
| 1997 | Joëlle Behlock |
| 1998 | Clémence Achkar |
| 1999 | Norma Elias Naoum |
| 2000 | Sandra Rizk |
| 2001 | Christina Sawaya MISS INTERNATIONAL 2002 |
| 2003 | Marie-José Hnein |
| 2004 | Nadine Nassib Njeim |
| 2005 | Gabrielle Bou Rached |
| 2007 | Nadine Wilson Njeim |
| 2008 | Rosarita Tawil |
| 2009 | Martine Andraos |
| 2010 | Rahaf Abdallah |
| 2011 | Yara Khoury-Mikhael |
| 2012 | Rina Chibany |
| 2013 | Karen Ghrawi |
| 2014 | Sally Greige |
| 2015 | Valerie Abou Chacra |
| 2016 | Sandy Tabet |
| 2017 | Perla Helou |
| 2018 | Maya Reaidy |
International pageants
The Miss Lebanon winner competes at the Miss Universe and Miss World pageants. On occasion, when the winner does not qualify (due to age) for either contest, a runner-up is sent. Here International pageants under Miss Lebanon Organization; Miss Lebanon and Miss Lebanon Emigrant who will go to Miss International pageant.
Representatives to Miss Universe
- Color key
- Declared as winner
- Ended as runner-up
- Ended as one of the finalists or semifinalists
| Year | Miss Lebanon | Placement | Special Awards | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Hania Beydun | Unplaced | Miss Lebanon 1953 | |
| 1960 | Gládys Tabet | Unplaced | Miss Lebanon 1959 | |
| 1961 | Leila Antaki | Unplaced | Miss Lebanon 1960 | |
| 1962 | Nouhad El Cabbabe | Top 15 | Miss Lebanon 1961 | |
| 1966 | Yolla Georges Harb | Unplaced | Miss Lebanon 1965 | |
| 1968 | Sonia Fares | Unplaced | Miss Lebanon 1968 | |
| 1970 | Georgette Gero | Unplaced | Designation | |
| 1971 | Georgina Rizk | Miss Universe 1971 | Miss Lebanon 1970 | |
| 1972 | Odette Naim | Did not compete | Miss Lebanon 1971; withdrew, due to personal reasons | |
| 1973 | Marcèlle Herro | Top 12 | Miss Lebanon 1972 | |
| 1974 | Laudy Slim Gabache | Unplaced | Designation | |
| 1975 | Suad El Nachoul | Unplaced | Designation | |
| 1977 | Hyam Saadé | Unplaced | Best National Costume (2nd Runner-up) | Designation |
| 1978 | Renée Antoine Seman | Unplaced | Designation | |
| 1983 | May Mansour Chahwan | Unplaced | Designation | |
| 1984 | Marie Ibrahim | Unplaced | Designation | |
| 1985 | Joyce Sahab | Unplaced | Designation | |
| 1986 | Reine Philip Barakat | Unplaced | Designation | |
| 1987 | Sahar El Haydar | Unplaced | Designation | |
| 1988 | Elaine Georges Fakhoury | Unplaced | Designation | |
| 1991 | Fida El Chehayeb | Unplaced | Designation | |
| 1992 | Abir El Sharrouf | Unplaced | Designation | |
| 1993 | Samaya El Chedrawi | Unplaced | Best National Costume (1st Runner-up) | Designation |
| 1996 | Julia Syriani | Unplaced | Miss Universe Lebanon 1995; MTV franchised the Miss Universe license | |
| 1997 | Dalida Chammai | Unplaced | Miss Universe Lebanon 1997 | |
| 1998 | Nina Kaddis | Unplaced | Miss Universe Lebanon 1997 3rd Runner-up; appointed to represent Lebanon after the Miss Universe Lebanon did not happen in 1998 | |
| 1999 | Clémence Achkar | Unplaced | Best National Costume (2nd Runner-up) | Miss Lebanon 1998; LBC franchised the Miss Universe license |
| 2000 | Norma Elias Naoum | Unplaced | Miss Lebanon 1999 | |
| 2001 | Sandra Rizk | Unplaced | Miss Lebanon 2000 | |
| 2002 | Christina Sawaya | Did not compete | Miss Lebanon 2001; withdrew after wining Miss International 2002 in Japan | |
| 2004 | Marie-José Hnein | Unplaced | Miss Lebanon 2003 | |
| 2005 | Nadine Nassib Njeim | Unplaced | Miss Lebanon 2004 | |
| 2006 | Gabrielle Bou Rached | Unplaced | Miss Lebanon 2005 | |
| 2007 | Nadine Wilson Njeim | Unplaced | Miss Lebanon 2007 | |
| 2008 | Rosarita Tawil | Did not compete | Miss Lebanon 2008; withdrew at Miss Universe, due to personal reasons | |
| 2009 | Martine Andraos | Unplaced | Miss Lebanon 2009 | |
| 2010 | Rahaf Abdallah | Unplaced | Miss Lebanon 2010 | |
| 2011 | Yara Khoury-Mikhael | Unplaced | Miss Lebanon 2011 | |
| 2012 | Rina Chibany | Unplaced | Miss Lebanon 2012; the first twin who won Miss Lebanon in history | |
| 2013 | Karen Ghrawi | Unplaced | Miss Lebanon 2013 | |
| 2014 | Saly Greige | Unplaced | Miss Lebanon 2014 | |
| 2015 | Cynthia Samuel | Unplaced | Miss Lebanon 2015 1st Runner-up; appointed to represent Lebanon at Miss Universe 2015 by LBC | |
| 2016 | Sandy Tabet | Did not compete | Miss Lebanon 2016 | |
| 2017 | Jana Sader | Unplaced | Miss Lebanon 2017 1st Runner-up; appointed to represent Lebanon at Miss Universe 2017 by MTV Lebanon, after being appointed the new franchise holder for Miss Universe in Lebanon | |
| 2018 | Maya Reaidy | TBD | TBD | Miss Lebanon 2018 |
Representatives to Miss World
- Color key
- Declared as winner
- Ended as runner-up
- Ended as one of the finalists or semifinalists
| Year | Miss World Lebanon | Placement at Miss World |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Gisèle Nicholas Naser | Unplaced |
| 1961 | Leila Antaki | Unplaced |
| 1964 | Nana Barakat | Unplaced |
| 1965 | Yolla Georges Harb | Unplaced |
| 1966 | Marlène Talih | Unplaced |
| 1967 | Sonia Fares | Unplaced |
| 1969 | Rola Mayzoub | Unplaced |
| 1970 | Georgina Rizk | Unplaced |
| 1973 | Sylvia Ohannessian | Top 15 |
| 1974 | Gisèle Hachem | Unplaced |
| 1975 | Ramona Karam | Top 15 |
| 1977 | Vera Alouane | Unplaced |
| 1979 | Jacqueline Daou | Unplaced |
| 1980 | Céleste Elias Asal | Unplaced |
| 1981 | Zeina Joseph Challita | Unplaced |
| 1982 | May Mansour Chahwan | Unplaced |
| 1983 | Dochka Abi Nader | Unplaced |
| 1984 | Elaine Khoury | Unplaced |
| 1985 | Mary Khoury | Unplaced |
| 1986 | Mireille Abi Fares | Unplaced |
| 1987 | Josiane Haddad | Unplaced |
| 1988 | Sylvia Hobeika | Unplaced |
| 1991 | Diana Begdache | Unplaced |
| 1992 | Nicole Bardawil | Unplaced |
| 1993 | Ghada El Turk | Unplaced |
| 1994 | Lara Badawi | Unplaced |
| 1995 | Julia Syriani | Unplaced |
| 1996 | Nisrine Sami Nasr | Unplaced |
| 1997 | Joëlle Behlock | Top 10 |
| 1998 | Clémence Achkar | Unplaced |
| 1999 | Norma Elias Naoum | Unplaced |
| 2000 | Sandra Rizk | Unplaced |
| 2001 | Christina Sawaya | Unplaced |
| 2002 | Bethany Kehdy | Unplaced |
| 2003 | Marie-José Hnein | Top 20 |
| 2004 | Nadine Nassib Njeim | Unplaced |
| 2005 | Lamitta Frangieh | Beach Beauty (Top 19) |
| 2006 | Annabella Hilal | Top 17 Best World Dress Designer Award (Top 20) |
| 2007 | Nadine Wilson Njeim | Beach Beauty (Top 21) |
| 2008 | Rosarita Tawil | Beach Beauty (Top 10) Top Model (Top 32) |
| 2009 | Martine Andraos | Best Talent (Top 22) |
| 2010 | Rahaf Abdallah | Beach Beauty (Top 40) |
| 2011 | Yara Khoury-Mikhael | Beauty with A Purpose (Top 30) |
| 2012 | Sonia-Lynn Gabriel | Top Model (Top 57) |
| 2013 | Karen Ghrawi | Unplaced |
| 2014 | Saly Greige | Unplaced |
| 2015 | Valerie Abou Chacra | Top 5 Best in Interview, People's Choice Award (Top 5) Top Model (Top 30) |
| 2016 | Sandy Tabet | Unplaced |
| 2017 | Perla Helou | Top 40 Winner of Head to Head challenge (Group 19) Miss Multimedia (Top 5) People's choice (Top 10) |
| 2018 | Mira Toufaily | TBD |
Miss International
- Color key
- Declared as winner
- Ended as runner-up
- Ended as one of the finalists or semifinalists
Started in 2007 the main winner of Miss Lebanon Emigrant under LBC goes to Miss International competition.
| Year | Miss International Lebanon | Placement at Miss International |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Juliana Reptsik | Unplaced |
| 1962 | Éleonore Abi Karam | Unplaced |
| 1964 | Mona Slim | Unplaced |
| 1975 | Ramona Karam | Unplaced |
| 1977 | Katia Fakhry | Unplaced |
| 1997 | Nisrine Sami Naser | Unplaced |
| 1999 | Clémence Achkar | Unplaced |
| 2000 | Sahar El Ghazzawi | Unplaced |
| 2002 | Christina Sawaya | Miss International 2002 |
| 2004 | Nathalie Nasrallah | Unplaced |
| 2007 | Grace Beyani | Unplaced |
| 2008 | Jessica Michelle Kahawaty | Top 12 |
| 2009 | Sarah Barbosa Mansour | Unplaced |
| 2010 | Daniella Rahmé | Unplaced |
| 2011 | Maria Farah | Top 15 |
| 2012 | Cynthia Moukarzel | Unplaced |
| 2013 | Layla Yarak | Unplaced |
| 2014 | Lia Saad | Unplaced |
| 2015 | Cynthia Farah | Unplaced |
| 2016 | Stephanie Karam | Unplaced |
| 2017 | Dima Safi | Unplaced |
| 2018 | Rachel Younan | TBD |
International winners
Grand slam winners
Other pageant winners
- Miss Mediterranean 1981, Suzanne Bou Nader
- Mrs. Globe 2000, Claude Attieh
- Miss Intercontinental 2003, Dominique Hourani
- Miss Model of the World 2005, Cathérine Abboud
- Miss Intercontinental 2007, Nancy Afiouni
- Mrs. Globe 2015, Sylvia Yammine
See also
References
- ↑ "Interview Miss Lebanon 2016". Prestige Magazine. 2016-10-27. Retrieved 2016-11-15.
External links
- Sally Greige is Miss Lebanon 2014
- Miss Lebanon and Mister Lebanon
- Miss Lebanon 2007 (English and Arabic official site)
- Miss Lebanon 2010 Rahaf Abdalla
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