Jury

The 1st Award Winner of Paris Fashion Week, Temraza, is the official designer of Miss Elite 2020 by Ana Velasco Peláez

The talented and creative Egyptian designer, Farida Temraz, will be part of the Miss Elite Jury and the official fashion designer of the uniforms. We feel very proud to count on her this year in her homeland!

Farida, who graduated from the American University in Cairo (AUC), has been stepping up in the world of the textile industry. Among her achievements, Farida has created her own fashion line, Temraza (@temrazaofficial), winner of the 1st Place Award in Paris Fashion Week 2015 & Best Female Couture Designer Brand in New York Fashion Week 2017. In addition, she was chosen as Egypt´s Official Representative at the 2018 NYFW.

Moreover, Farida Temraz is a woman of strong convictions, who has turned her illusion into a profession, in which she is inspired by Egyptian designs and is able to transform fabrics into true haute couture masterpieces. For Farida, it is very important to bet on Egyptian designers, who are able to create magnificent designs inspired by the Oscars, Golden Globes, Emmys, Grammys, etc.

Farida has created designs for stars such as Laura Morana, Amina Khalil, and created the collection “To Love & To Hold”, apart from collaborating in awareness campaigns. “Fashion is who you are”, says Farida, and we´re sure she´s an incredible designer and person.

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The master of beauty, Bassam Fattouh, will be part of Miss Elite Jury by Ana Velasco Peláez

If you thought the show can´t get better, prepare yourself because we´re just warming up!

Behind all the beauty and glamour that characterizes Miss Elite 2020, there is a great dedication and effort on behalf of all that will make this contest shine!


We are getting to know the faces that will make up the jury of this beauty pageant: great talents who have made their profession a way of life that inspires many of us. This is the case of Bassam Fattouh, a Lebanese professional makeup artist who is recognized not only in the Arab world, but throughout the world.

Huda Kattan Interviews Bassam Fattouh - Savoir Flair

Thus, it´s a great honor for us to have the presence of Bassam, to also learn about the latest trends and the most recommended products. Miss Elite 2020 is a very special occasion in which the models have to look beautiful, sensual, but above all, maintain their essence. These are the main keys for our makeup artist.

His years of experience have led Bassam to launch his own makeup line, with quality products that allow him to recreate from natural looks to the most glamorous ones, using the best techniques. Some of the women who have passed through Bassam´s hands are: Valerie Abou Chacra, Miss Lebanon 2015, the singers Haifa Wehbe and Elissa.

Bassam Fattouh - A pioneer of the Makeup World

Miss Elite 2020 never ceases to amaze us and we are delighted to receive confirmation from all the personalities that will make this appointment an unforgettable memory. Stay tuned!


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Dorra Zarrouk becomes First Tunisian member of Miss Elite Jury by Ana Velasco Peláez

December is approaching and with it, our long-awaited appointment, the Miss Elite beauty pageant. This contest will bring together the most beautiful faces, and also great talents. For this special occasion we have the presence of our beloved and beautiful Dorra Zarrouk. It is a great honor for all of us that Dorra is the jury for this contest.


Dorra was born in Tunisia and began in the world of acting thanks to the Tunisian scripwriter Taoufuk Jebali. In 2007, she arrived in Egypt, and her talent didn´t go unnoticed by the legendary director Youssef Chanine. Dorra has stood out as a leading female actress, participating in many awarded movies, such as Hya Fawd, Al ola Fi El Garam, Mawlana, etc.
All her career in theatre, drama and movies made Dorra to be recognized throughout the Middle East and be awarded with some of the most prestigious prizes: Award for best rising actress at Dear Guest Festival (Egypt) in 2008, the Award for best actress for her roles in Segn El Nessa and Sadeq El Omr, and awarded by the Nile Television Network in 2014, to name some of them.


Moreover, our multifaceted Dorra Zarrouk has experience as a jury in several international events, highlighting the TROPFEST Arabia Festival in 2013, Luxor African Film Festival 2016, and Gouna Film Festival 2019. We are sure that her great experience will make Dorra a demanding and endearing jury. We are waiting for you!

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Cedric Haddad by Stefano Douaihy

It is an honor having Cedric Haddad joining the ranks of Jury at Miss Elite 2020! But who is Cedric?

Owner of #StyledByCed, Cedric Haddad is a personal and celebrity stylist for top celebrities in the Middle East; currently the “Personal Shopper” of Four Seasons Hotel in Beirut. He started his career in the field of advertising campaigns and TV shows . He never feared in accepting new challenges since fashion is his ultimate passion. Celebrities trust his taste and professionalism specially in their main appearances from TV interviews, to cover magazines, music videos … He also consults people by offering them an unforgettable shopping experience. He is MBC Beirut main stylist doing all their international format shows like The Voice, Arabs Got Talent, Arab Idol, The X Factor … styling the jury members and the presenters. He also hosts events and collaborates with different brands and the latest was with Louis Vuitton Beirut. Last but not least, he continuously gives seminars and workshops that always aim to direct fashion lovers to look unique, stylish, and fashionable. His “Styling” course is given at the Lebanese American University (LAU) under the Luxury Brand Management Diploma.

Instagram: @cedrichaddad
Facebook(page): Cedric Haddad

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