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Maya Nassar Maalouf to Represent Lebanon at Ms. Universe World International 2025
Rim Nsouli
26-March-2025
Renowned multi-award winning fitness champion, fitness model, entrepreneur and previous Spécial Madame Figaro cover star Maya Nassar Maalouf is set to take the international stage as she competes in the Ms. Universe World International Pageant from April 9 to April 11 in Las Vegas, USA. Representing Lebanon, Maya will join at least 68 delegates from around the world in a competition that celebrates beauty, confidence, and empowerment.
The Ms. Universe World International Pageant is a world-class event in the USA that brings together accomplished, married women from diverse backgrounds for four days of competition, group excursions, and global networking. Delegates will compete in four individual competition phases, showcasing their modeling skills, beauty, and camera appeal while also promoting personal causes and inspiring others.
Maya Nassar Maalouf is no stranger to the spotlight. A competitive fitness model with nine international awards, a radio host on Virgin Radio Stars, and a successful businesswoman, founder of the Start Living Right Blog and Gym with 3 branches, Maya has built an impressive career both in Lebanon and abroad. She made history as the first female to represent an Arab government internationally in fitness modeling and has appeared in international media, including TVs and Magazine covers.
Now, as a wife and a proud mother of four, Maya embarks on a new challenge—demonstrating that motherhood and ambition go hand in hand. Competing in Ms. Universe World International 2025, she hopes to:
- Represent Lebanon on an international stage and highlight the strength and resilience of Lebanese women.
- Inspire other women by proving that personal dreams remain achievable at any stage of life.
- Showcase her transformation after having four children, emphasizing that it’s never too late to be fit, set new goals and push boundaries to Start Living Right!
Maya’s participation in Ms. Universe World International 2025 is a powerful message to women all around the world: you can be a mother, a professional, and still chase your biggest dreams.
Follow Maya’s journey on Instagram @mayanassarfitness and stay updated with @slrgym, @virginradiostarslb, and the Mrs. Universe World International page @msuniverseworldinternational
