‘100 Most Beautiful Faces of 2017’: Meet the Arab Nominees

Laith Abu Joda

What makes a beautiful face? Is it the eyes, or the story they tell? TC Candler has just released its nominees for their annual list of 100 Most Beautiful Faces and we’ve rounded up some of the home-grown talents who are competing side-by-side Kendall Jenner, Ryan Reynolds, Rihanna and Cristiano Ronaldo. Who will you be voting for?

 

Valerie Abou Chacra

 

Watch me on @bte7laelhayet @lbcilebanon today at 1:30pm

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No stranger to looking her best for the chance of being crowned queen, Valerie is the Miss Lebanon 2015 Crowned winner.

Yasmine Sabri 

 

-- صباح السعادة التي تأتي من كوب نسكافيه ساخن، وأغنية فرنسية ♪ بشاير الشيباني -- #pantenehair

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It is not difficult to tell that Yasmine was born camera-ready. She is an Egyptian actress and model.

Laith Abu Joda

 

احبائي انتظروا بكرا اغنيتي #100_لون عبر قناتي الرسمية عبر يوتيوب اسمعوا اغنيتي عبر تطبيق انغامي يلا يلا حبيبي يلا#laith #laithabujoda #like #life #love #mood #music #palestine #jordan #egypt #dubai #dxb #morocco #algeria #tunisia #lebanon #syria #iraq #saudiarabia #libya #oman #yemen #sudan #somalia #insta #instagood #instagram #instalikes

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The Palestinian singer has a handsome face and impressive vocals to match.

Rawan Bin Hussain

 

RAWAN HINDASH Makeup and photography by @hindash PRODUCTS USED:FACE:@marcbeauty Perfecting Coconut Face Primer@makeupforevermea Ultra HD Stick Foundation @tartecosmetics Shape Tape Contour Concealer in 'Light Sand'@rcmamakeup No-Color Powder BLUSH:@wojoohbeauty Blush Up blush in '510 Sandy Rose'HIGHLIGHT:@urbandecaycosmetics Jean-Michel Basquiat Blush Palette - 'Now's The Time'BRONZER:@marcbeauty O!MEGA BRONZE - 104 TAN-TASTIC!CONTOUR:@katvondbeauty Shade+ Light Contour Palette EYES: @ctilburymakeup Eyes To Mesmerize in 'Jean'@viseart Neutral Matte Eyeshadow Palette @smashboxcosmeticsme Indecent Exposure Mascara LIPS: @ctilburymakeup Lip Cheat Lipliner in 'Pillow Talk'@urbandecaycosmetics Lipstick in 'Abstract'BROWS:@anastasiabeverlyhills Brow Pro Palette 'Ash Brown' #rawanxhindash

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This law student is also the founder of the first Kuwaiti Female Lawyers Association - talk about brainpower and beauty, all in one!

Dhafer L'Abidine

 

Good Morning, everyone

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Owner of successful acting careers in both the East and West, Dhafer’s charm couldn’t escape the list.

Jessica Kahawaty 

 

Gimme a hug

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The Lebanese-Australian model has more to offer than just magnetic beauty, she is a humanitarian and lawyer.  
 

Sherif Fayed

 

Playing around with that ring lighting! Don't know why I didn't smile though, I look too serious.P.S. Thank you for all the birthday wishes!!

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Sherif put down his football to pick up a career in acting and modeling. Fans adore his rugged good looks.

Haya Abdul Salam

 

أسالك يا رب ان تحفظ لي أمي و ابي و اخواني و توفقهم و تطول باعمارهم و تدوم علي و على شريك حياتي السعادة و الحب و يكون لي دائما الزوج و الحبيب و الصديق و العشيق الابدي و تحفظنا و تبعد عنا كل اذى و ترزق كل صديقة من صديقاتي أضعاف ما تتمناه لي و تدوم صداقتنا طول العمر ... احبكم عسى ربي يخليكم لي #امي #ابي #اخواني #فؤاد #اهلي #صديقاتي #الهيونات

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The gorgeous Kuwaiti actress and director is known for her role in Heaven’s Water. 

 Mahlagha Jaberi

 

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The exceptionally good looking model didn’t make it onto the list with the help of luck!