Biography
Who is Lauriane Gilliéron?
Early life and education
Lauriane Gilliéron was born in Lausanne, Switzerland. She spent her childhood in the village of Prilly. Her father served as the mayor of Prilly. She is the oldest child in a family of four siblings.
For her higher education, she attended the University of Lausanne. During her youth, she developed an interest in vegetarianism. By the age of seven, she had adopted a vegetarian diet. Later, by 2017, she transitioned to a vegan lifestyle. She has language skills in French, German, Italian, and English.
Pageant career success
Gilliéron achieved national recognition after being crowned Miss Switzerland in 2005. Her victory occurred on 21 September 2005. Following this win, she represented her country at the Miss World 2005 pageant held in China, though she did not place in the final standings.
Her most significant pageant achievement occurred during the Miss Universe 2006 competition. The event took place in Los Angeles on 23 July 2006. She entered the contest as a favorite and finished as the 2nd runner-up. This result marked the highest placement for a Swiss contestant in the history of the Miss Universe pageant at that time, surpassing a previous record from 1983.
Professional acting and dance
Beyond pageantry, she has pursued a career in the entertainment industry. She appeared in a 2009 episode of the television series Rules of Engagement, specifically in the episode titled May Divorce Be With You. Also, she gained visibility as the recurring female foil in television commercials for Nespresso, where she performed alongside actor George Clooney.
Her background also includes competitive dancing. She placed second in the Swiss Latin Dance Championships during both 2002 and 2003. Lauriane Gilliéron has served as a representative for Switzerland in international Latin Dance competitions on multiple occasions.
Birthday and age
Lauriane Gilliéron was born on July 25, 1984, which makes Lauriane 42 years old today. That birthday falls under the Leo sign. Lauriane shares the date with 27 other famous people.
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