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Miss Lebanon 2018
The Miss Lebanon 2018 beauty pageant was held on September 30, 2018 where 30 candidates from different regions of Lebanon competed for the national crown. First place winner of the pageant was Maya Reaidy. Second place winner was Mira Toufaily. Third place winner was Yara Abou Monsef. The first place winner of the pageant represents Lebanon at Miss Universe 2018. The second place represents Lebanon at Miss World 2018.http://misslebanon.com/apply/home/ Placements of Miss Lebanon Results Placements Jury Members *Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters – Miss Universe 2017 from South Africa *Nancy Ajram – Singer. *Nadine Nassib Njeim – Miss Lebanon 2004 *Nicolas Jebran – Fashion designer. *George Kurdahi – TV presenter. * Adel Karam – Actor and TV presenter. * Guy Manoukian – Composer * Bassam Fattouh – Make-Up Artist. * Doumit Zoughaib – Jewelry Designer Contestants References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Miss Lebanon 2018 Miss Lebanon 2018 in Lebanon Lebanon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maya Reaidy
Maya Reaidy ( ar, مايا رعيدي, born 14 November 1995) is a beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Lebanon 2018. She represented Lebanon at the Miss Universe 2018 pageant in Bangkok, Thailand. Personal life Reaidy was born and raised in Tannourine. She is an only child to a Lebanese father and a Russian mother. She went to Jesus and Mary Collège, then to an Evangelical School in Lebanon. She studied pharmacy at Lebanese American University in Beirut. Reaidy is a ballet dancer, enjoys practicing yoga and declares herself to be a vegetarian. She credited Amal Clooney as being one of the inspiring public figures she admires the most for her fight for women's rights. Pageantry Miss Lebanon 2018 Reaidy was crowned as Miss Lebanon 2018 held at the Forum de Beyrouth on September 30, 2018 and broadcast on MTV Lebanon. At the question round, Reaidy was asked by composer Guy Manoukian what makes her different from other candidates. She replied: ''What sets me apart fr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zahra Sayed
Zahra, and other spellings of the same Arabic word, can refer to: People * Zahra (name), a feminine given name and a surname * Abdul Zahra, male given name Towns and districts *Zahra, Ardabil, a village in Iran *Zahret Medien, town in Tunisia *Žehra, village and municipality in the Spišská Nová Ves District in the Košice Region of central-eastern Slovakia Buildings and institutions * Alzahra University, female-only university in Tehran, Iran * Az-Zahraa Islamic Academy, school in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada *Al-Zahra Mosque, Sydney, Australia * Behesht-e Zahra, cemetery in Tehran, Iran *Ennejma Ezzahra ("Star of Zahra"), a palace at Sidi Bou Said, northern Tunisia Other * Banu Zuhrah, clan of the Quraish tribe of Arabia *'' Zahra'', film by Mohammad Bakri (2007) *Zahra Foundation Australia, an anti-domestic violence organisation in Adelaide, South Australia *Zahrah, title character of Nnedi Okorafor's children's novel ''Zahrah the Windseeker'' *Zahra's Paradise, polit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2018 In Lebanon
Events in the year 2018 in Lebanon. Incumbents *President: Michel Aoun *Prime Minister: Saad Hariri Events *6 May – The 2018 Lebanese general election was held; 128 members from 15 districts were elected to the Parliament. *30 September – The Miss Lebanon 2018 beauty pageant had 30 candidates, and was won by Maya Reaidy. Deaths *14 March – Emily Nasrallah, writer and women's rights activist (b. 1931). *4 July – Ali Qanso, politician (b. 1947/1948). *1 October – Antoine Sfeir, journalist and professor (b. 1948). References {{Year in Asia , 2018[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Guy Manoukian
Guy Manoukian ( ar, غي مانوكيان, Western Armenian Կի Մանուկեան, hy, Գի Մանուկյան) (born in Beirut, Lebanon in 1976 ) is a musician, composer, and . He is a university graduate in law in Lebanon. He was also a [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adel Karam
Adel Karam ( ar, عادل كرم; born 20 August 1972) is a Lebanese actor, comedian and TV presenter. Career Karam started his acting career with the comedy show "S.L.CHI" at MTV Lebanon in 1990s, which later became a film, ''S.L.Film'', in 2000. He later starred in comedy shows such as: "La Youmal" at Future TV and "Mafi Metlo" at MTV Lebanon. He also acted in films and TV series such as: ''Caramel'', ''Where Do We Go Now?'', '' The Insult'', ''Dollar Dollar is the name of more than 20 currencies. They include the Australian dollar, Brunei dollar, Canadian dollar, Hong Kong dollar, Jamaican dollar, Liberian dollar, Namibian dollar, New Taiwan dollar, New Zealand dollar, Singapore dollar, U ...'', and '' Perfect Strangers''. In addition, he hosted talk shows: ''Hayda Haki'' (2014–2018) and its spiritual successor ''Beit El Kell''. Personal life Karam married Rita Hanna from 2013 to 2014, with whom he had his son Charbel. References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT: ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
George Kurdahi
George Kordahi ( ar, جورج قرداحي; born 1 May 1950) is a Lebanese Television presenter, TV presenter and former host of the Arabic version of ''Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?''. Education Kordahi was educated at the Notre Dame University – Louaize, Notre Dame de Louayzeh College (Keserwan District, Keserwan). He studied Political Science and Law in Lebanon. Career Kordahi started his career with the newspaper ''Lisan al Hal'' in 1970. He worked for Télé Liban in 1973 until the start of the Lebanese Civil War, when he immigrated to France. In 1979, he joined RMC (France), Radio Monte Carlo in Paris, where he was appointed editor-in-chief. In 1992, Kordahi moved on to run Sharq Radio Station in Paris and remained there for around two years. In 1994, he was recruited to head MBC FM in London. In 2004, Kordahi moved to the Lebanese Broadcasting Corporation for one year, before being asked by Middle East Broadcasting Center, MBC to return as the presenter of his old pr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nicolas Jebran
Nicolas Jebran ( ar, نيكولا جبران) is a Lebanese fashion designer famous for haute couture in addition to his line of accessories, shoes and bags called "Jebran". Jebran started showing interest in art very early on. In 1999 he took part in Lebanese reality television competition Studio El Fan (in Arabic Arabic (, ' ; , ' or ) is a Semitic language spoken primarily across the Arab world.Semitic languages: an international handbook / edited by Stefan Weninger; in collaboration with Geoffrey Khan, Michael P. Streck, Janet C. E.Watson; Walter ... ستوديو الفن) in fashion category coming second.Yasmina: نيكولا جبران - نبذة عن حياته [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miss Lebanon
Miss Lebanon ( ar, ملكة جمال لبنان, Malikat Jamāl Lubnān, Queen of Beauty of Lebanon) is the national beauty pageant in Lebanon. The current Miss Lebanon is Yasmina Zaytoun who was crowned on 24 July 2022. History Miss Lebanon has been broadcast on Lebanese Broadcasting Corporation (LBC) since 1975 and still till our days now, its winner will be sent to Miss Universe. It is currently organised by Miss Lebanon committee " Mr Antoine Maksoud ". 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 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 t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nadine Nassib Njeim
Nadine Nassib Njeim ( ar, نادين نسيب نجيم; born 7 February 1984) is a Lebanese Tunisian actress and beauty pageant titleholder who was elected Miss Lebanon 2004. She represented her home country in Miss Universe 2005 in Thailand. As of 2021, she is the most followed Lebanese actress on Instagram with more than 12 million followers. Background Njeim was born in Beirut to a Lebanese Maronite Christian father, Nassib Njeim, originally from Duris, and a Tunisian Muslim mother. She married Hady Asmar and together they have two children, a daughter and a son. She divorced Asmar in September 2019. Post-pageant career Since passing on her title Miss Lebanon, Njeim has pursued a career in acting, and has been cast in ''Law'' and ''Cello'', Samra, 3eshk El Nesa, Nos Yawm, Al Hayba, Tareeq, Khamse w Noss and 2020. She was the first Arab actress nominated to Seoul International Film Festival for Best Actress for her performance in Samra. She discusses her professionalism in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nancy Ajram
Nancy Nabil Ajram ( ar, نانسي نبيل عجرم, born May 16, 1983) is a Lebanese singer, television personality and businesswoman. Dubbed by Spotify as the " Queen of Arab Pop". With the support of her father, she began performing as a child and appeared on several television shows in her early years. By the age of 15, Ajram signed a recording contract with EMI and released her debut studio album ''Mihtagalak'' (1998). In spite of being under the legal age, Ajram was exceptionally accepted to the Syndicate of Professional Artists in Lebanon. The following year, she released her second album ''Sheel Oyoonak Anni'' (2001). Her breakthrough occurred with the start of her collaboration with well-known Lebanese producer Jiji Lamara, when she released her controversial smash hit single "Akhasmak Ah"; created by Egyptian composer Mohamed Saad, and third studio album ''Ya Salam'' (2003) in which she adopted a public image as a sex symbol while reinventing her music. Ajram's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
South Africa
South Africa, officially the Republic of South Africa (RSA), is the southernmost country in Africa. It is bounded to the south by of coastline that stretch along the South Atlantic and Indian Oceans; to the north by the neighbouring countries of Namibia, Botswana, and Zimbabwe; and to the east and northeast by Mozambique and Eswatini. It also completely enclaves the country Lesotho. It is the southernmost country on the mainland of the Old World, and the second-most populous country located entirely south of the equator, after Tanzania. South Africa is a biodiversity hotspot, with unique biomes, plant and animal life. With over 60 million people, the country is the world's 24th-most populous nation and covers an area of . South Africa has three capital cities, with the executive, judicial and legislative branches of government based in Pretoria, Bloemfontein, and Cape Town respectively. The largest city is Johannesburg. About 80% of the population are Black South Afri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miss Universe 2017
Miss Universe 2017 was the 66th Miss Universe pageant, held at The AXIS at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States on November 26, 2017. At the end of the event, Iris Mittenaere of France crowned Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters of South Africa as Miss Universe 2017. It is South Africa's first victory in almost 4 decades, and the second victory of the country in the pageant's history. Contestants from 92 countries and territories competed in this year's pageant, surpassing the previous record of 89 contestants in 2011 and 2012. The pageant was hosted by Steve Harvey in his third consecutive year, and supermodel Ashley Graham. Television personality Carson Kressley and runway coach Lu Sierra provided commentary and analysis throughout the event. American singer-songwriters Fergie and Rachel Platten performed in this year's pageant. The competition also featured the return of the Phoenix Mikimoto crown, which was last used in 2007, after WME/IMG reportedly sued the Diamo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
