Beiruting News

Elie Saab, Zuhair Mourad, Mireille Dagher, Charbel Zoey and Tony Ward were all Lebanese names that made it somehow to the red carpet through their beautiful dresses that were worn by different celebrities. But at the Oscars this year, there was a distinguished young lady who made it to the main stage with an achievement that is more relevant to the film industry.

Rhianna Shaheen earned herself a trip to the Oscars, and a spot within Team Oscar 2015 thanks to her 60 second film.

This competition was launched last year, and Rhianna was in an overwhelming shock when she heard Channing Tatum saying her name among other winners of the 2nd edition live with Jimmy Kimmel. One of her responsibilities during the even was to hand out Oscars Statuettes to presenters for several categories.

Rhianna is a 23 years old Virginia Beach resident who graduated last year from Bryn Mar College in Film studies. She is a third generation Lebanese and very proud of her roots