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 from other candidates is that I am a diplomatic person . I try to understand people instead of criticizing . This sets me apart especially in today 's society '' . In the top 5 , Reaidy was asked what was her biggest failure in life . She answered that failure was a necessary step in life in order to succeed . The judging panel consisted of TV host George Kurdahi , singer Nancy Ajram , Miss Lebanon 2004 Nadine Nassib Njeim , actor Adel Karam , designer Nicolas Jebran , composer Guy Manoukian and Miss Universe 2017 Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters , among others . Reaidy wore a sky blue feathered dress designed by Nicolas Jebran . She succeeded Miss Lebanon 2017 , Perla Helou . After the show , Lebanese social media users compared her to Georgina Rizk , the only Lebanese beauty queen who won the title of Miss Universe in 1971 and whose mother was Hungarian . It has been pointed out that Reaidy and Miss Russia 2018 Yulia Polyachikhina bear a striking resemblance . Reaidy wants to use the Miss Lebanon platform to be a women 's rights advocate and to increase knowledge and awareness of women who are unaware of their rights in Lebanon , emphasizing that Lebanese mothers can not pass on their nationalities to their children . As Miss Lebanon , she is also involved in the '' Step Together Association '' , supporting the protection of the rights of children with special needs and participating in activities with the students . In October 2018 , Reaidy and her parents met with President of Lebanon Michel Aoun and the first lady at the Baabda Palace . Reaidy was invited to the United Arab Emirates Embassy in Lebanon and met with the ambassador H.E. Dr. Hamad Bin Saeed Al Shamsi in order to participate in the launching of a new initiative to spread awareness about breast cancer . On October 1 , 2018 , Reaidy 's first television appearance was on '' Menna W Jerr '' TV show hosted by Pierre Rabbat and broadcast on MTV ( Lebanon ) . Reaidy is featured on her first cover magazine for women 's lifestyle magazine '' Zahrat Al Khaleej '' , appearing alongside former Miss USA Rima Fakih and Miss Universe 2017 Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters . As part of her Miss Universe preparation , Reaidy flew to Los Angeles for one week of intensive training organized by Miss Lebanon Director Rima Fakih , including photoshoots , wardrobe fittings and casting call at '' Arab American Casting '' . She was given motivational speeches by Miss USA 2009 Kristen Dalton , Miss Guam Universe 2010 Brittany Bell and Miss Wyoming USA 2010 Claire Schreiner . On November 3 , 2018 , she is featured on the cover of '' Femme Magazine '' . The same day , she attended Lebanese singer Nancy Ajram 's live performance in Las Vegas
Miss USA 2009
Miss USA 2009
Maya Reaidy