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Faces of the Week
An Algerian model in a creation by Mexican designer Jorge Castellanos (left) and in
a traditional Algerian outfit (Karakou) from the latest collection of Algerian designer Majda.
Algerian model and a Miss Algeria 2007 contestant, Samira Belghachem.
Algerian model Sihen Hasni.
Algerian model and 2nd RU of Miss Algeria 2007, Selma Hamdache.
Algerian model Samah Gahfez.
First Algerian Modeling Agency on the web
Algiers, May 30th: Hanane Boukhalfa (left), Martha Daouidi (center) and Linda Kouadria (right)
are some of the Algerian models featured by Dzeriet, the first modeling agency in Algeria
to create its official website. Besides discovering and launching professional models (many from the Miss Algeria system),
Dzeriet (which simply means Algerian Women) is also the country's most prestigious women's magazine.
First Algerian Men's magazine
On a related note, Algeria's first Men's magazine was launched this month by
the same agency, named Drizi (The Algerian Man), opening new doors for male models in Algeria.
Algeria's Top Baby Model 2009
Roumaïssa Malaoui (left), and Imène Bouderias (right), both from the capital city Algiers, are 2 of
300 contestants struting the catwalk on July 2nd to win the first national mini beauty competition -
Algeria's Top Baby Model 2009 - organized by Panda Bébé World, an affiliate branch of Panda Marketing. The winner is to receive a brand new car, 1st RU a trip
to Disneyland Hong Kong, and 2nd RU a children's bedroom set. Good luck angels!
Miss Oran 2009
ORAN, May 3rd - Algeria's 2nd major
city and 130 miles south of Spain, Oran, has chosen Fatima Mazouni, (photo) a blonde 21
y/o student, as its beauty queen for the year 2009. First Runner-up was 19 years old Ekram Seddik while
Second Runner-up was 17 years old Salima Mazouni, who is the younger sister of the pageant winner. 20 contestants competed
in this pageant that was organized as part of a week-long beauty and fitness forum. Miss Oran 2009 will represent her
city and province in next year's Miss Algeria.
Aqua Beauties
Beach and water park pageants in Algeria became en vogue in recent years, and
unlike the Miss Algeria pageants, these do feature the swimsuit competition.
Miss Aquafortland 2008 - Manel Belhocine.
Miss Aquafortland 2007
Miss Aquafortland 2006
Miss Kiffan Club 2006
Moment of Joy
Algeria's Sarah Bengayou carries Greece's Nikoletta Ralli upon the announcement of the latter as
Miss Tourism Queen International 2005.
Faces of the Week
Algerian beauty Abla Djouama, Miss Beauty of the Arab Maghreb 2007.
Algerian male model Nazim Mezouar.
Face of the Week
Algerian model and a former Miss Algeria contestant, Kahina Belarbi.
Miss Saida 2009
Saida, March 8th: For the 2nd year in a row, the western province of Saida chose to crown its
beauty queen on International Women's Day. 13 contestants competed for the title of Miss Saida 2009 but the winner
emerged to be Aicha Hamdaoui, who was crowned by outgoing queen Amina Hansal. The new Miss will represent
her province in the upcoming Miss Algeria pageant.
The problems facing the Miss Algeria pageant
According to a recent interview with the national director of the pageant, the absence
of Algeria in most international pageants is due to the lack of financial sponsoring which includes the franchise fees
($30,000-$40,000 biennial for Miss World), airfare, the cost of wardrobe and the training of the representative. Nonetheless
and with enough sponsoring he revealed that Miss Algeria 2009 will compete in Miss Tourism Queen International, and possibly
Miss World. He also revealed that Algeria did well in international pageants, ranking 26th in Miss World
2002, 3rd in Miss Mediterranean 2004, 3rd in Miss Africa 2005 and 2nd in Golden Fortune Top Model International 2005.
Best Model of Africa 2005
A caption of Algerian debutante actress Sarah Reguieg from her first and newly released movie
"Mascarades". In 2005, Sarah was Algeria's representative in Best Model of the World and was awarded the title of Best Model
of Africa.
Face of the Week
Algerian model Amel Hadaoui.
Miss Algeria 2009 on "Dzair Show"
Algiers (Feb 28th): Recently crowned Miss Algeria 2009 Asma Afen appeared last saturday
night on the nation's most popular comedy and variety program "Dzair Show", hosted by talk show host Sofiane Dani. The
interview allowed the beauty queen to introduce herself to the public and answered questions related to her private
life, experience in the national pageant, aspirations and the controversy that faced this year's pageant.
Click here to watch a brief clip of the interview.
Face of the Week
Nassima Mokadem, Algeria's Maiden of Beauty 2005.
Miss Algeria 1998 sued for lesbian role
Cairo : - Ex- Beauty queen turned actress Sarah Bassam, managed to stir up controversy
again in the Arab world with her role as a lesbian in her new film "Bidoun Raqaba", or "Uncensored", and
will soon stand up in Egyptian court to defend her acting that was labeled by some as "obscene, provocative and
indecent ". Sarah already stirred up controversy few years ago by engaging in kissing, sexual and nudity scenes.
Face of the Week
Meriem Leitim, Miss Algeria 2006, models outfits from the Zara Winter Collection. (Fashion Planet)
Face of the Week
Khadija Hadli, Miss Tizi Ouzou 2008, the unforgettable face of the Miss Algeria 2009 pageant.
She finished 3rd RU and her non-winning enraged many and raised doubts about the organisor's credibility.
Algerian Fashion
Algerian models present neo-traditionalist creations by Algerian designer Rym Menaifi during
a fashion show organised by the Algerian magazine 'Dzeriet' recently in Algiers. (Mohcapa)
Miss Algeria 2009
Miss Setif 2009
Setif (Jan 25th) - For the first time in history, the north eastern province of Setif
elected its first official beauty queen, amongst 8 contestants. The winner was Narimène Djemaoui (photo),
a 21 years old graduate of marketing. Runners up were Farah Dali and Lydia Kribeche. Miss Setif will compete in the next
Miss Algeria pageant.
Miss Kabylie 2009
Tizi Ouzou (Jan 12th): Ounissa Aït Abdeslam, a 19 y/o high school student,
was crowned as Miss Kabylie 2009, amongst 19 contestants. Runners up were Dalila Djaballah and Siham Boulila. Ounissa will
also represent her region in Miss Algeria 2009-10.
Algerian beauty wins Top Model 2008
Beirut: - Algerian model Sabrina Arab (photo) was elected as the Arab's Top
Model 2008 via the reality show contest Mission Fashion on December 12th, with a unanimous vote from the jury and
a 43% amount of votes from the public. Finalists were Jihane Khammas of Morocco and May Fakhry of Egypt.
Miss Algeria 2009 Crowned
Algiers: - Asma Afen, a 21 years old graduate of business
management from Algiers, was crowned by Art & Mode Agency as Miss Algeria 2009 on December 5th in El Safir Hotel,
amongst 17 contestants.
Runners ups were Sihem Hamitouche of Skikda (R) and Soumia Wissi of Annaba (L).
The Algerian press heavily criticized the contest, calling it a "fiasco" for the poor organization
and decorum of the contest and questioned the results that clearly favored the lesser deserving contestants.
Khadija Hadli, Miss Tizi Ouzou 2008 (pic above), was the public's favorite.
The contest was attended by national movie directors and actors such as Kamel Bouakazar, Atika,
Rezika Ferhan and Brahim Zerrouk.
The contestants were dressed by Oran's Fashion House of Traditional Haute Couture.
Meanwhile, another Miss Algeria 2009 is soon to be crowned by Nedjma Agency, presided by Mr.
Cheradi. The latter revealed to "Djazair News" that 60 contestants will compete in his contest for 2 titles, Miss Algeria
2009 and Best Model of Algeria 2009. Guests of honors will include a Miss France representative, Erkan Ozerkan - President
of Best Model of the World, and hopefully famous Turkish actor and model Kivanc Tatlitug, known to Arabs as "Mouhannad".
The organisor also hopes that the new Miss Algeria 2009 will have the honor to be received by the
Algerian president.
To watch a brief video of the Miss Algeria 2009 contest, CLICK HERE
Mexican fashion hits Algiers
Algerian models present creations by Mexican designer Jorge Castellanos during a fashion show
organised by the Algerian magazine 'Dzeriet' and Mexico's embassy in Algiers, November 6, 2008. (Reuters)
Amongst the models was the 2nd RU of Miss Algeria 05 (top left corner) and Algeria's Maiden of Beauty
05 (2nd row, 3rd from left).
Interview with Algerian Model, Sabrina Arab.
What is your astrological sign?
- Virgo.
What are your hobbies?
- Travelling, music, shopping.
What is your ambition in life?
- To reach my best and gain knowledge as much as possible.
What is your goal from participating in Mission Fashion?
- To gain a new experience, realize my dream and to be an international model.
What do you count on to reach the finals?
- I count on my ambition and hard work.
In your opinion what are the criterias for a successful model?
- A beautiful appearance, listening to the specialists' advices and a healthy lifestyle.
What are your expectations from this experience?
- To reach the finals.
Who are your inspirations from the world of modeling?
- Gisele Bundchen and Kate Moss.
What are your favorites colors?
- Green, pink, yellow and purple.
And your favorite clothing items?
- Short dresses, jeans, shoes and handbags.
Interview by LBC.
Algeria represented in Mission Fashion 2008
Mission Fashion, a reality show contest aiming at electing the Arab World's Top Model for
the year 2008 and God-fathered by the world renowned Lebanese designer Elie Saab, kicked off in Beirut few days ago.
Representing Algeria this year is Sabrina Arab (photos) from Oran, a 23 y/o professional
model who stands at 1,77m. Besides pursuing an international modeling career that led her to work in countries such
as France, Greece, Singapore and Lebanon, Sabrina also holds dual degrees in real
estate and business administration.
She was scored the highest by the judges in the 1st prime for delivering the best catwalk of
the night, while many already expect her to be this year's winner for her mesmerizing looks. To watch her intro
at the prime, click here:
Algeria's first participation in the contest was in 2006, when the country's Myriam Benzerga almost
won the title by finishing 2nd. Can Sabrina bring home the title this time around? We hope so.
Face of the Week
Algerian model, Yasmine Ouchène.
Yasmine is a runway model that is imposing herself in the Algerian fashion shows. She combines an
impressive figure with a perfect catwalk and classically-Algerian facial features.
From Beauty Queens to Professional Models.
Miss Algeria 06 (left) along with Algeria's Maiden of Beauty 05
(right) modeling at a fashion show in Algiers earlier this year. Both former beauty queens were so impressive
with their looks that they were recruited and made to sign contracts with the professional modeling agency "Daphné",
founded and run by Italian entrepreneur Romano Consolini. The agency is the first of its kind in Algeria in the
sense that its model's training and salaries are in accordance with European standards. To see the beauty queens
in action at one of their shows, >> Click here <<
ps: click "Watch higher quality" on bottom right of video for better resolution.
Faces of the Week
Miss Algeria 2006, Meriem Leitim.
Miss Tourism Algeria 2004, Imène Noël.
Miss Algeria 1998, Sarah Bassam.
Ramadan En Vogue
Algerian models present a collection during a fashion show organised by the
Algerian magazine 'Dzeriet' on September 17th, 2008, in Algiers. The show was a part of Ramadan Nights Celebrations on
the eve of Arts and Culture Festival. Amongst the models observed strutting down the catwalk at the event were Miss
Tourism Algeria 2004 (model with pink shoes) and the 2nd RU of Miss Algeria 2005 (model with blue handbag).
(Photo Courtesy of Dzeriet).
Misses & Boyfriends
Miss Algeria 07 with her boyfriend Samir (L), Miss Algeria
06 with her boyfriend Abderrahmane (R).. both couples were spotted at a recent dinner gala held in Jardin
Secret Hotel, east of Algiers.
Miss Aquafortland 2008
On a hot August 15th afternoon, Aquafortland, the largest
water park in Algiers city, saw the election of its beauty queen for the year 2008. Sponsored chiefly by Oriflame and Redbull,
the contest drew hundreds of girls but after a preliminary competition only 15 contestants were selected to advance for the
finale. The crowned winner was a young lady named Manel Belhocine (photo) who walked away with a prize cheque of 50,000 Algerian
Dinars and other gifts from the sponsors. Amongst the jury were two New Yorkan top models.
Face of the Week:
Miss Algeria in France 2008 Sonia BenKhalifa.
Beauty secrets from Khadija Hadli, Miss Tizi Ouzou
2008.
Your favorite perfume?
- All fragrances by Chanel.
Your beauty secret for the skin?
- Simplicity.
Your beauty secret for make-up?
- Bourgeois.
Your beauty
secret for the hair?
- Hair masques by Elsève and serums Top Magic.
What do you do
to keep in shape?
- I work out and belly dance.
What makes you in a good mood?
- Seeing my mum happy.
Your favorite physical feature?
- My eyes
For or against cosmetic surgery?
- Against, though I understand those who do it to resolve their
insecurities.
Your first beauty act when you wake up?
- I wash my face.
And your last beauty act before you sleep?
- I take off my make up and put on night cream.
Interview
by Dzeriet Magazine.
Modeling in Algeria, an Insider's look.
"10 000 DA per Catwalk"
Our
immersion into the modeling arena in Algeria made us realize that besides fame and stardom, the aspirations of many models
are materialistic. Leila, a 23 y/o model says:
"Of course, it's a well paying job but not an easy one. We have
to exhaust ourselves working out and maintaining a strict diet to keep in shape. True, we do get paid more than 10 000 DA
per catwalk, but this little amount of work would cost us days of preparation and an infinite list of prohibitions".
The same cannot be said for male models, Fouad, 25, says :" My salary as a male model does not cover my living
expenses . Male models receive half the salary of their female counterparts, which obliged me to sign a contract with an agency
and receive a fixed salary regardless of the amount of work I do."
A model's salary is not only determined by
their gender but also their classification within the industry. Agencies classify models into different categories, determined
by the model's look, background and education level. Some models are classified as Top Models and are sent to Europe for professional
training by which they can sign contracts with international agencies. Such was the case with Lamia, 24 :" I'm a graduate
of mass communication but I started modeling since I was 16. I work with many national and international agencies and I receive
a minimum monthly salary of 3000 Euros".
"The average model spends a monthly 20 000 DA on
beauty products"
Karim, a 23 y/o model says :" My appearance is the most important thing. I have to be
elegant on a daily basis starting from my hairstyle to my clothes, perfumes and other accessories that I have to buy on a
constant basis to keep up with fashion. The nature of my work requires me to because at any moment I can meet with an agent
or a designer and their first impression on me determines if I can get the job or not. I buy a monthly 20 000 DA worth of
beauty products that include facial creams and herbal oils to maintain and revitalize my skin. I also wear colored lenses
to enhance my look but haven't undergone any plastic surgeries."
Leila however, admits to having been under the
knife :" I'm confident with my beauty but I did get a small nose job to enhance my facial features, it was nothing major".
"A Model's diet: A carrot and a fruit per day, and a whole list of forbidden foods"
Karim says:" A model has to sacrifice a lot to succeed. I'm willing to lose half my weight if asked. Honestly
I deprive myself of many foods and dishes I love like Couscous, Pizza, Karantita, sodas and other things, but as I said I'm
willing for anything to succeed."
Leila, on the other hand, says: "Starving oneself is unhealthy and not
worth the state of depression that can result from it. I do eat whatever I please including fatty foods but in measured amounts
and with a daily weight check-up. In case I cross the red line I would follow an intense diet for a week or two to lose the
excess weight. For example if I want to lose 5 kilos within a week my daily diet would consist of a vegetable stew, a carrot
and a fruit and the next day I replace the carrot with a cup of milk."
"Contracts oblige
models to wear skimpy clothing"
Leila says about this issue:" I don't like to sign long term contracts
but "one time" deals because even though contracts give me legal protection they also include many hidden and unacceptable
obligations. Many models with contracts have to model certain items even if against their will like skimpy lingerie which
I refuse to appear with in public."
Zein J'bara, Echorouk
A Fashion Show Reunites Former Beauty Queens
At a recent fashion show sponsored by women's magazine Dzeriet, three beauty
queens and models were reunited to present some of Algiers' latest trends. These were, from left to right, Imene Noel (Miss
Tourism Algeria 2004), Meriem Leitim (Miss Algeria 2006) and Nassima Mokadem (Miss El Djazair 2005). With the exception of
Meriem, the other two beauty queens pursued successful acting careers and became national celebrities.
Photo courtesy of Lekra3.com
Miss Algeria in France 2008
On March 16th, France witnessed the second crowning of the most beautiful Algerian girl living in its territories. The winner
was Sonia Benkhalifa (pic above) 23, representing her Algerian hometown of Tebessa. 1st RU was Lynda Ksiazek, a pageant
veteran who has won France the title of Miss Charm in Miss Tourism Queen International 2006. In this contest she represented
her Algerian hometown of Sidi Bel Abbess. 2nd RU was Soraya Nawcene, representing her hometown of Blida.
Miss Tizi Ouzou 2008
A new Miss Tizi Ouzou was crowned on March 15th amongst 25
contestants. The winner was Khadidja Hadli, a 19 y/o college student majoring in business administration. "It was my cousin
who advised me to sign up for the contest and I am very happy of my election which I never expected. I would like to thank
my parents who supported me in this unforgettable ordeal for me." Says timidly and humbly the charming brunette upon her crowning.
Khadidja is expected to represent her province in Miss Algeria 2008, and why not, bring a back-to-back victory to Tizi Ouzou.
The panel of jury for the contest included many national celebrities, amongst whom Myriam Lazali, a contestant from Algerian
Idol.
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