The Miss Lebanon (Arabic: ملكة جمال لبنان, romanized: Malikat Jamāl Lubnān, lit. 'Queen of Beauty of Lebanon') is the national Beauty pageant in Lebanon.
| Formation | 1930 |
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| Type | Beauty pageant |
| Headquarters | Beirut |
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Official language | Arabic |
| Website | misslebanon |
History
Miss Lebanon has been broadcast on Lebanese Broadcasting Corporation (LBC) since 1975 and continues up to this day, 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 the pageant's format:
| Year | Miss Lebanon | Contestants | Venue |
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| 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 |
| 2022 | Yasmina Zaytoun[2] | 17 | Forum de Beyrouth |
International crowns
- One – Miss Universe winner: Georgina Rizk (1971)
- One – Miss International winner: Christina Sawaya (2002)
Titleholders
- The winner of Miss Lebanon represents her country 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. Previously, in some instances the winner has also competed at the Miss International pageant.
Titleholders under Miss Lebanon org.
The Miss Lebanon winner competes at the Miss World and Miss Universe pageants. On occasion, 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.
The following women represented Lebanon in the Big Four international beauty pageants, the four major international beauty pageants for women.[3] These are Miss World, Miss Universe and Miss International[4][5][6]
Miss Universe Lebanon
- : Declared as Winner
- : Ended as runner-up or top 5/6 qualification
- : Ended as one of the finalists or semifinalists
- : Ended as special awards winner
| Year | Hometown | Miss Lebanon | Placement at Miss Universe | Special Awards | Notes |
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| 2024 | TBA | ||||
| 2023 | Btekhnay | Maya Aboul Hosn | Unplaced |
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The Miss Lebanon 2023 canceled. Last year runner-up took over to compete at Miss Universe 2023. |
| 2022 | Kfarchouba | Yasmina Zaytoun | Unplaced | ||
| Did not compete between 2019—2021 | |||||
| 2018 | Tannourine | Maya Reaidy | Unplaced | Miss Lebanon — Michel Gabriel El Murr (MTV) and Rima Fakih directorship. | |
| 2017 | Beirut | Jana Sader | Unplaced | Appointed — The 1st Runner-up of Miss Lebanon 2017 was appointed by MTV Lebanon, after being appointed the new franchise holder for Miss Universe in Lebanon. | |
| 2016 | Beirut | Sandy Tabet | Did not compete | Miss Lebanon 2016 was unable to compete after MTV Lebanon franchised the Miss Universe license; They didn't send her and didn't even send a delegate that year. | |
| 2015 | Beirut | Cynthia Samuel | Unplaced | Appointed — The 1st Runner-up of Miss Lebanon 2015 was appointed by Miss Lebanon Organization. | |
| 2014 | Bishmizzine | Saly Greige | Unplaced | ||
| 2013 | Beirut | Karen Ghrawi | Unplaced | ||
| 2012 | Zahlé | Rina Chibany | Unplaced | The first twin who won Miss Lebanon in history. | |
| 2011 | Beirut | Yara Khoury-Mikhael | Unplaced | ||
| 2010 | Beirut | Rahaf Abdallah | Unplaced | ||
| 2009 | Beirut | Martine Andraos | Unplaced | ||
| 2008 | Beirut | Rosarita Tawil | Did not compete | ||
| 2007 | Maaser El Shouf | Nadine Wilson Njeim | Unplaced | ||
| 2006 | Jezzine | Gabrielle Bou Rached | Unplaced | ||
| 2005 | Beirut | Nadine Nassib Njeim | Unplaced | ||
| 2004 | Beirut | Marie-José Hnein | Unplaced | ||
| 2003 | Did not compete | ||||
| 2002 | Bourj Hammoud | Christina Sawaya | Did not compete | Decided to drop out of the competition after stating that she would not compete in a pageant with Miss Israel. | |
| 2001 | Beirut | Sandra Rizk | Unplaced | ||
| 2000 | Beirut | Norma Elias Naoum | Unplaced | ||
| 1999 | Beirut | Clémence Achkar | Unplaced |
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Miss Lebanon org. — Antoine Maqsoud (LBC) directorship. |
| Miss Universe Lebanon | |||||
| 1998 | Beirut | Nina Kaddis | Unplaced | Appointed — The 3rd Runner-up of Miss Universe Lebanon 1997 appointed to represent Lebanon after the Miss Universe Lebanon did not happen in 1998. | |
| 1997 | Beirut | Dalida Chammai | Unplaced | ||
| 1996 | Beirut | Julia Syriani | Unplaced | Miss Universe Lebanon — MTV directorship. | |
| Did not compete between 1994—1995 | |||||
| 1993 | Beirut | Samaya El Chedrawi | Unplaced |
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| 1992 | Beirut | Abir El Sharrouf | Unplaced | ||
| 1991 | Beirut | Fida El Chehayeb | Unplaced | Miss Universe Lebanon - Antoine Maqsoud (LBC) directorship. | |
| Did not compete between 1989—1990 | |||||
| 1988 | Beirut | Elaine Georges Fakhoury | Unplaced | ||
| 1987 | Beirut | Sahar El Haydar | Unplaced | ||
| 1986 | Beirut | Reine Philip Barakat | Unplaced | ||
| 1985 | Beirut | Joyce Sahab | Unplaced | ||
| 1984 | Beirut | Marie Ibrahim | Unplaced | ||
| 1983 | Beirut | May Mansour Chahwan | Unplaced | ||
| Did not compete between 1979—1982 | |||||
| 1978 | Beirut | Renée Antoine Seman | Unplaced | ||
| 1977 | Beirut | Hyam Saadé | Unplaced |
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| 1976 | Did not compete | ||||
| 1975 | Beirut | Suad El Nachoul | Unplaced | ||
| 1974 | Beirut | Laudy Slim Gabache | Unplaced | Miss Universe Lebanon — Official delegate to Miss Universe. | |
| Miss Lebanon | |||||
| 1973 | Beirut | Marcèlle Herro | Top 12 | ||
| 1972 | Beirut | Christians Accaoui | Did not compete | ||
| 1971 | Beirut | Georgina Rizk | Miss Universe 1971 | ||
| 1970 | Beirut | Georgette Gero | Unplaced | ||
| 1969 | Beirut | Lilly Bissar | Did not compete | ||
| 1968 | Beirut | Sonia Fares | Unplaced | ||
| 1967 | Beirut | Marlène Talih | Did not compete | ||
| 1966 | Beirut | Yolla Georges Harb | Unplaced | ||
| 1962 | Beirut | Nouhad El Cabbabe | Top 15 | ||
| 1961 | Beirut | Leila Antaki | Unplaced | ||
| 1960 | Beirut | Gládys Tabet | Unplaced | ||
| Did not compete between 1956—1959 | |||||
| 1955 | Beirut | Hania Beydun | Unplaced | Miss Lebanon org. — Raymond Loir Directorship; Miss Lebanon 1953 appointed to be the first "Miss Universe Lebanon 1955". | |
Miss World Lebanon
- : Declared as Winner
- : Ended as runner-up or top 5/6 qualification
- : Ended as one of the finalists or semifinalists
- : Ended as special awards winner
| Year | Hometown | Miss World Lebanon | Placement at Miss World | Special Awards | Notes |
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| 2023 | Kfarchouba | Yasmina Zaytoun | 1st Runner up |
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| Did not compete between 2019—2022 | |||||
| 2018 | Beirut | Mira Al-Toufaily | Unplaced |
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Appointed — The 1st Runner-up of Miss Lebanon 2018 took over the Miss World Lebanon title since the original winner will only compete at Miss Universe 2018. |
| 2017 | Baabda | Perla Helou | Top 40 |
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| 2016 | Beirut | Sandy Tabet | Unplaced | ||
| 2015 | Beirut | Valerie Abou Chacra | Top 5 |
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| 2014 | Bishmizzine | Saly Greige | Unplaced | ||
| 2013 | Beirut | Karen Ghrawi | Unplaced | ||
| 2012 | Baabda | Sonia-Lynn Gabriel | Unplaced |
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Appointed — The 2nd Runner-up of Miss Lebanon 2011. |
| 2011 | Beirut | Yara Khoury-Mikhael | Unplaced |
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| 2010 | Beirut | Rahaf Abdallah | Unplaced |
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| 2009 | Beirut | Martine Andraos | Unplaced |
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| 2008 | Beirut | Rosarita Tawil | Unplaced |
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| 2007 | Maaser El Chouf | Nadine Wilson Njeim | Unplaced |
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| 2006 | Ain El Remmaneh | Annabella Hilal | Top 17 |
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Appointed — The 1st Runner-up of Miss Lebanon 2006. |
| 2005 | Beirut | Lamitta Frangieh | Unplaced |
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Appointed — The 1st Runner-up of Miss Lebanon 2004. |
| 2004 | Beirut | Nadine Nassib Njeim | Unplaced | ||
| 2003 | Beirut | Marie-José Hnein | Top 20 | ||
| 2002 | — | Bethany Kehdy | Unplaced | Appointed — The 1st Runner-up of Miss Lebanon 2001. | |
| 2001 | Bourj Hammoud | Christina Sawaya | Unplaced | ||
| 2000 | Beirut | Sandra Rizk | Unplaced | ||
| 1999 | Beirut | Norma Elias Naoum | Unplaced | ||
| 1998 | Beirut | Clémence Achkar | Unplaced | ||
| 1997 | Beirut | Joëlle Behlock | Top 10 | ||
| 1996 | — | Nisrine Sami Nasr | Unplaced | ||
| 1995 | Beirut | Julia Syriani | Unplaced | ||
| 1994 | — | Lara Badawi | Unplaced | ||
| 1993 | Beirut | Ghada El Turk | Unplaced | ||
| 1992 | Beirut | Nicole Bardawil | Unplaced | ||
| 1991 | Beirut | Diana Begdache | Unplaced | ||
| Did not compete between 1989—1990 | |||||
| 1988 | Beirut | Sylvia Hobeika | Unplaced | ||
| 1987 | Beirut | Josiane Haddad | Unplaced | ||
| 1986 | Beirut | Mireille Abi Fares | Unplaced | ||
| 1985 | Beirut | Mary Khoury | Unplaced | ||
| 1984 | Beirut | Elaine Khoury | Unplaced | ||
| 1983 | Beirut | Dochka Abi Nader | Unplaced | ||
| 1982 | Beirut | May Mansour Chahwan | Unplaced | ||
| 1981 | Beirut | Zeina Joseph Challita | Unplaced | ||
| 1980 | Beirut | Céleste Elias Asal | Unplaced | ||
| 1979 | Beirut | Jacqueline Daou | Unplaced | ||
| 1978 | Did not compete | ||||
| 1977 | Beirut | Vera Alouane | Unplaced | ||
| 1976 | Did not compete | ||||
| 1975 | Beirut | Ramona Karam | Top 15 | ||
| 1974 | Beirut | Gisèle Hachem | Unplaced | ||
| 1973 | Beirut | Sylvia Ohannessian | Top 15 | ||
| Did not compete between 1971—1972 | |||||
| 1970 | Beirut | Georgina Rizk | Unplaced | ||
| 1969 | Beirut | Rola Mayzoub | Unplaced | ||
| 1968 | Did not compete | ||||
| 1967 | Beirut | Sonia Fares | Unplaced | ||
| 1966 | Beirut | Marlène Talih | Unplaced | ||
| 1965 | Beirut | Yolla Georges Harb | Unplaced | ||
| 1964 | — | Nana Barakat | Unplaced | ||
| Did not compete between 1962—1963 | |||||
| 1961 | Beirut | Leila Antaki | Unplaced | ||
| 1960 | — | Gisèle Nicholas Naser | Unplaced | ||
Miss Lebanon Emigrant
- : Declared as Winner
- : Ended as runner-up or top 5/6 qualification
- : Ended as one of the finalists or semifinalists
- : Ended as special awards winner
- Started in 2007 the main winner of Miss Lebanon Emigrant under LBC goes to Miss International competition.
| Year | Country of origin | Miss Lebanon Emigrant | Placement at Miss International | Special Awards | Notes |
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| Did not compete since 2019—Present | |||||
| 2018 | Australia | Rachel Younan | Unplaced | ||
| 2017 | Cote d'Ivoire | Dima Safi | Unplaced | ||
| 2016 | Mexico | Stephanie Dash Karam | Unplaced | ||
| 2015 | Australia | Cynthia Farah | Unplaced | ||
| 2014 | UAE | Lia Saad | Unplaced | ||
| 2013 | Australia | Layla Yarak | Unplaced | ||
| 2012 | Kuwait | Cynthia Moukarzel | Unplaced | ||
| 2011 | Canada | Maria Farah | Top 15 | ||
| 2010 | Australia | Daniella Rahmé | Unplaced | ||
| 2009 | Brazil | Sarah Barbosa Mansour | Unplaced | ||
| 2008 | Australia | Jessica Michelle Kahawaty | Top 12 | Later than Miss International 2008, Kahawaty went to Australia and won Miss World Australia 2012. At Miss World she placed as the 2nd Runner-up. | |
| 2007 | — | Grace Beyani | Unplaced | Miss Lebanon Emigrant — LBC directorship. | |
Miss International Lebanon 1960-2004
- : Declared as Winner
- : Ended as runner-up or top 5/6 qualification
- : Ended as one of the finalists or semifinalists
- : Ended as special awards winner
- The Miss Lebanon has started to send a delegate to Miss International from 1960.
| Year | Hometown | Miss Lebanon | Placement at Miss International | Special Awards | Notes |
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| 2004 | — | Nathalie Nasrallah | Unplaced | ||
| 2003 | Did not compete | ||||
| 2002 | Bourj Hammoud | Christina Sawaya | Miss International 2002 | ||
| 2001 | Did not compete | ||||
| 2000 | — | Sahar El Ghazzawi | Unplaced | ||
| 1999 | Beirut | Clémence Achkar | Unplaced | ||
| 1998 | Did not compete | ||||
| 1997 | — | Nisrine Sami Naser | Unplaced | ||
| Did not compete between 1978—1996 | |||||
| 1977 | — | Katia Fakhry | Unplaced | ||
| 1976 | Did not compete | ||||
| 1975 | — | Ramona Karam | Unplaced | ||
| Did not compete between 1963—1974 | |||||
| 1962 | — | Mona Slim | Unplaced | ||
| 1961 | Éleonore Abi Karam | Unplaced | |||
| 1960 | — | Juliana Reptsik | Unplaced | ||
See also
References
- ^ "Interview Miss Lebanon 2016". Prestige Magazine. 2016-10-27. Retrieved 2016-11-15.
- ^ "Yasmina Zaytoun Crowned Miss Lebanon 2022". Beirut.com. Retrieved 2022-07-24.
- ^ Jun, Kwanwoo (2003-12-03). "Lost in Storm's Debris: A Beauty Pageant". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 2015-11-09.
- ^ Vietnam, News (2008-10-08). "Những scandal của Miss World". Vietnam Express. Archived from the original on 2015-11-17. Retrieved 2015-11-09.
{{cite news}}:|first=has generic name (help) - ^ Ibrahim, Lynda (2013-09-13). "The misses and missuses of the world". The Jakarta Post. Retrieved 2015-11-09.
- ^ Lowe, Aya (2016-01-25). "Philippines' Miss Universe returns home, ignites dreams". Channel NewsAsia. Retrieved 2016-01-25.
External links
- Sally Greige is Miss Lebanon 2014
- Miss Lebanon and Mister Lebanon Archived 2020-11-27 at the Wayback Machine
- Miss Lebanon 2007 (English and Arabic official site)
- Miss Lebanon 2010 Rahaf Abdalla