Angélique Angarni-Filopon, a 34-year-old flight attendant from Martinique, made historical past on Saturday by turning into the oldest winner of the Miss France pageant. Her victory comes after a landmark rule change permitting girls over 24, in addition to those that are married or moms, to compete.
Talking after her win, Angarni-Filopon mirrored on her journey: “In 2011, I used to be a 20-year-old first runner-up within the Miss Martinique competitors. At the moment, at 34, I stand earlier than you representing Martinique, its diaspora, and all the ladies who’ve ever been informed it’s too late,” she mentioned in the course of the televised occasion on TF1, reported France 24.
This 12 months’s competitors noticed 30 contestants, together with docs and dentists, competing in numerous rounds showcasing swimsuits, regional costumes, and stylish ballgowns. In addition they carried out routines to music spanning genres from salsa and 90s hits to classical Mozart.
As the brand new Miss France, Angarni-Filopon will obtain a year-long wage, a Paris residence, and presents from sponsors.
The pageant’s up to date eligibility guidelines mirror broader societal modifications in magnificence requirements.
In the meantime, within the Netherlands, organisers of the Miss Netherlands pageant introduced they have been ending the competitors after 35 years to deal with a platform highlighting girls’s achievements and addressing points like unrealistic magnificence beliefs.
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