Love Again: Unveiling the Enchanting Miss Lebanon Maya Raidy After Her Second Marriage
- Miss Lebanon 2018, Maya Reidy, has been making headlines after celebrating her second wedding in Athens, Greece, with her husband, Lebanese businessman Fahmy Karagola.
- According to reports, the second wedding ceremony was performed by Egyptian artist Amr Diab, who sang at the wedding, with clips of his performance shared on social media.
- Maya Raidy is a Lebanese citizen, born in 1995 to a Russian mother and a Lebanese father.
Miss Lebanon 2018 Maya Reidy’s Lavish Wedding in Athens
Miss Lebanon 2018, Maya Reidy, has been making headlines after celebrating her second wedding in Athens, Greece, with her husband, Lebanese businessman Fahmy Karagola.
According to reports, the second wedding ceremony was performed by Egyptian artist Amr Diab, who sang at the wedding, with clips of his performance shared on social media.
Who is Maya Reidy?
Maya Raidy is a Lebanese citizen, born in 1995 to a Russian mother and a Lebanese father. She studied pharmacy at the Lebanese American University in Beirut and graduated in 2020.
Miss Lebanon Title
Maya Reidy was elected Miss Lebanon in 2018 but did not return the crown the following year, instead keeping it for four consecutive years. Due to Lebanon’s economic crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic, the pageant was not held until Yasmina Zaytoun took over the current Miss Lebanon title in 2024.
Miss Universe Aspirations
When Maya Reidy won the Miss Lebanon title in 2018, Lebanese people had high hopes of her returning the Miss Universe title to Lebanon, as she bears a striking resemblance to Miss Lebanon and Universe 1971, Georgina Rizk.
Controversy and Criticism
Maya Reidy has sparked controversy several times due to her strong resemblance to former Miss Universe Georgina Rizk.
Regret and Reflection
After winning the Miss Lebanon title, Maya Reidy expressed her regret at holding the title for more than a year, stating that she would have gladly given up the title if it meant the country was doing well and a new queen could take over.
Marriage and Wedding Celebrations
Maya Reidy married Lebanese businessman Fahmi Karagola in Britain in May 2024 and held a second wedding ceremony in Athens, Greece, which was attended by 600 guests.
Wedding Preparations and Celebrations
The couple had several celebrations leading up to the big wedding night, including a pre-wedding party under the slogan “Love in the Outdoors” held on the beach in Athens.
Wedding Dress and Designer
The bride, Maya, wore a wedding dress designed by renowned Lebanese designer Georges Hobeika, which took 714 hours of meticulous manual work.