Miss Lebanon 2015: Valerie Abou Chacra

Valerie Abou Chacra (L) reacts after being announced as Miss Lebanon 2015 in Beirut. (Reuters)

Twenty-three-year-old Valerie Abou Chacra was crowned late Monday Miss Lebanon 2015, after beating out 13 other contestants in a competitive night of song and dance.

Abou Chacra, a Communication Arts major at the Lebanese American University, was handed the crown from Sally Goreige, Miss Lebanon 2014.

Prizes awarded to Abou Chacra were valued at about $500,000, which included an apartment, jewelry and a trip to New York City.

Former Miss Lebanon Sally Greige (R) fixes the necklace of newly crowned Miss Lebanon Valerie Abou Chacra after being crowned Miss Lebanon 2015 in Beirut. (Reuters)

Valerie Abou Chacra waves after being crowned Miss Lebanon 2015 in Beirut. (Reuters)

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Velerie Abou Chacra is beign crowned Miss Lebanon 2015. (AFP)

Velerie Abou Chacra (L) is congratulated by he paralyzed sister Justine as she is crowned Miss Lebanon 2015. (AFP)

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