Biography
Valerie Abou Chacra is a Lebanese actress whose success isn’t defined solely by her effortless beauty but also by her raw, incredible onscreen talent and indelible charisma.
With several Lebanese series to her name, she has ascended to fame in Lebanon and beyond, captivating audiences not only with her acting but also with her singing and dancing talents—demonstrating her versatility as a multi-talented performer with seemingly limitless artistry.
A graduate of Communication Arts: Radio and TV Films from the Lebanese American University, Valerie was crowned Miss Lebanon in 2015 and went on to represent her country at the Miss World competition later that year, making history as the first Lebanese woman to rank among the Top 5 finalists.
However, Valerie's passion for acting took root even before her pageant success. She made her screen debut in the 2014 crime series TEN LITTLE SLAVES, which aired on MTV Lebanon and was inspired by Agatha Christie’s novel AND THEN THERE WERE NONE. In the series, she shared the screen with Rita Harb, Takla Chamoun, Brigitte Yaghi, and Carlos Azar.
In 2018, she starred alongside Syrian superstar Tim Hassan in Season 2 of AL HAYBA: AL AWDA, featuring screen legends like Nicole Saba, Mona Wassef, Rafik Ali Ahmad, and Abd El Magid Majzoub, under the direction of Samer Al Barkawi, with a story by Hozan Akko and a script by Bassem Salka.
A year later, Valerie earned widespread acclaim for her dynamic onscreen duo with Motasem Al-Nahar in the series MA FIYI, which continued into a second season. Her role in this series, written by Claudia Marshalian and directed by Rasha Sharbatji, cemented her place among the region’s most distinguished talents in Arab television.
Valerie then continued to take on compelling roles, headlining the thriller drama LA HUKM ALAYH (NOT GUILTY), which aired on Shahid in 2021, with Kosai Khauli.
Her most recent television work includes MEN…ELA, marking her second collaboration with Kosai Khauli, which was directed by Majdi Smiri and written by Bilal Shhadat and Farah Chia.
Beyond her acting achievements, Valerie hosted Project Runway on MBC—the Arabic adaptation of the iconic reality show, which focuses on fashion and design. The Arab edition featured legendary actress Youssra on the jury, with globally renowned designer Elie Saab as head judge. She also hosted the 2023 Joy Awards in Saudi Arabia.
She has made notable contributions to singing and dancing as well, participating in DANCING WITH THE STARS: RAQS EL NOUJOUM in 2016 and finishing third. She also took part in Season 3 of CELEBRITY DUETS ARAB WORLD, again securing third place.
Valerie’s influence goes beyond entertainment. She is a passionate advocate for social causes and the founder of JustCare, a non-profit organization supporting patients affected by traumatic brain injury. She also took part in the “Women on the Frontline” conference in Amman, discussing the empowerment of Arab women through series and cinema alongside Mr. Sadek Sabbah and Mr. Samer Barkawi.
Throughout her glamorous rise to fame, Valerie has been a media favorite, gracing the covers of prestigious magazines such as Laha, Marie Claire Arabia, Sayidaty, Elle Middle East, Jamalouki, and Snob.
Underscoring her dedication to growth and passion for the journey ahead, Valerie Abou Chacra continues to shine in an already impressive entertainment career that promises even more remarkable achievements on the horizon.