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Nada Koussa was crowned Miss Lebanon 2024 in a national competition held on Saturday, July 27 at the Royal Tulip Achrafieh in Beirut. The 26-year-old from Rahbe, Akkar bested 14 other contestants to win the title. She is now expected to represent Lebanon at Miss Universe 2024 and Miss World 2025. Sarah Leena Bou Jaoude was named first runner-up while Gael Balian, Melissa Kozah, and Sibelle Bou Chaaya were the second, third, and fourth runners-up, respectively. Maria Bathish, Thouraya Assaf, and Nour Salem rounded out the Top 8 finalists. Lebanon's first and only Miss Universe winner from 1971,  Georgina Rizk, was among the distinguished panel of judges. Last year's winner Yamina Zaytoun crowned her successor at the end of the event. After competing in Miss Universe 2023 in El Salvador, she went to India for the 71st Miss World and won first runner-up. Meet the new Miss Lebanon: View this post on Instagram A post shared by LBCI Lebanon (@lbcilebanon) Photos:

Lebanon's Seif Al Walid Harb was proclaimed Mister Grand International 2023 on Sunday, January 14 at the Casa De La Cultura Hinojos in Huelva, Spain. The 24-year-old model bested more than 20 other competitors to win the international title for the first time for his country. He succeeds Mister Grand International 2022  Michael Pelletier from Switzerland. Igor Cheban of Singapore was named first runner-up while Sirinutt Sean Cholvibool of Thailand, Michal Kalcowski of Poland, Jung Sung of Korea, and Jesus Guinto of the Philippines were the second, third, fourth, and fifth runners-up, respectively. The representatives from Brazil, France, Italy, Spain, Venezuela, and Vietnam were in the Top 12 while Belgium, Colombia, Czech Republic, and the Dominican Republic rounded out the Top 16 semifinalists. This year's competition marked the 6th edition of the annual international male pageant. The new Mister Grand International is not a stranger to pageantry. After winning Mr Lebanon 20

Mario El Hajj edged out 15 other competitors to win Mr Lebanon 2024 during Friday's broadcast of the national competition on MTV Lebanon. The star-studded show was held at the Casino du Liban in Jounieh after a two-month delay due to the ongoing conflict situation in the Middle East. Abed El Wahab Semaan was named first runner-up while Peter Bouery, Alaa Saadieh, and Mohamad Awada were the second, third, and fourth runners-up, respectively. Joseph Bou Rached was awarded Mr Photogenic while Fouad El Zein was Mr Personality. Mr Lebanon 2023 Seif Al Walid Harb, who placed in the Top 20 at Mister International 2023 last September in Thailand, relinquished his reign at the end of the event. The new Mr Lebanon is expected to represent his country in an international competition yet to be announced. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mr Lebanon (@misterlebanon) Photos: Mister Lebanon / Instagram

Maya Aboul Hosn, a radio and television personality from Btekhnay, is set to represent Lebanon at Miss Universe 2023 in El Salvador this November. The 25-year-old host at LBCI Lebanon was named first runner-up during the Miss Lebanon 2022 final held in Beirut in July last year. In a post on social media, she wrote, "Embarking on an incredible journey to represent Lebanon in the Miss Universe competition." "With love and pride for my hometown, let's shine on the global stage," she added. The new Miss Universe Lebanon succeeds last year's winner Yasmina Zaytoun who will soon travel to India to participate in Miss World 2023 in December. Lebanon won the Miss Universe pageant once with Georgina Rizk in 1971. Its last placement was in 1973 with Marcèlle Herro's Top 12 finish. Road to the 72nd Miss Universe: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Maya Aboul Hosn|مايا أبو الحسن (@mayaaboulhosnnn) Photos: Maya Aboul Hosn / Instagram

Reigning Mr Lebanon Seif Al Walid Hard has been confirmed to participate in the Mister International 2023 pageant in Thailand this September. The 24-year-old athlete and fashion model won the title of Mr Lebanon 2023 in a national competition aired on MTV Lebanon in October last year. He now prepares to represent his country at the 15th edition of Mister International whose final will be broadcast live on September 17 from Bangkok. Lebanon is a powerhouse in Mister International after winning the title three times with Wissam Hanna (2006), Ali Hammoud (2012), and Paul Iskandar (2016). Meet the new Mister International Lebanon: View this post on Instagram A post shared by سيف الوليد حرب (@seifalwalid.harb) Photos: Seif Al Walid Harb / Instagram RELATED POST: Mr Lebanon 2023 is Seif Al Walid Harb

Seif Al Walid Harb was proclaimed Mr Lebanon 2023 during the broadcast of the national competition on Sunday, October 9 on MTV Lebanon. The 23-year-old fitness trainer beat 17 other young men from various Lebanese regions to win the title. He succeeds last year's winner Hady Fakhereldine and is now expected to represent his country at the Mr World pageant. Ahmad Arzouni was announced as the first runner-up while Mohammad Abyad, Anwar Shibli, and Fares Nasereldine finished as second, third and fourth runners-up, respectively. Completing the Top 6 and awarded Mr Personality was Jeremy Melkonian, an inspirational competitor who lost a leg in a traffic accident a few years ago. Mostafa Dabbous was named Mr Photogenic. Produced by MTV Lebanon, this year's event was organized by Nidal Bcherawi, owner of Lebanon-based Nidal's Model Agency. Lebanese star Haifa Wehbe who just recently launched her new song "Wald" was a special guest performer. Meet the new Mr Lebanon: