Lauriane Gilliéron
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Lauriane Gilliéron | |
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.jpg) Gilliéron at Miss Universe 2006 | |
| Born | 25 July 1984 Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland |
| Occupation(s) | Model, actress |
| Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) |
| Beauty pageant titleholder | |
| Title | Miss Switzerland 2005 |
| Hair color | Blonde |
| Eye color | Brown |
| Major competition(s) | Miss Switzerland 2005 (Winner) Miss World 2005 (Unplaced) Miss Universe 2006 (2nd Runner-up) |
Lauriane Gilliéron (born 25 July 1984) is a Swiss actress, model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Switzerland 2005 on 21 September 2005 and represented Switzerland at Miss World 2005 in China but unplaced, she also competed at Miss Universe 2006 in United States where she placed 2nd runner-up.
Personal life
She was born in Lausanne and grew up in the village of Prilly where her father is mayor. Since the age of seven, Gilliéron has been a vegetarian and by 2017 she had become a vegan.[1] She is the eldest of four children. She speaks French as well as some German, some Italian and some English.
Career
Gilliéron went to the Miss Universe 2006 pageant as one of the favorites. Her performance in the finals earned her a placement of 2nd runner-up at the beauty pageant, which took place in Los Angeles on 23 July 2006.[2] It became Switzerland's best placement in this international event. The previous best record was a 3rd runner-up in 1983.
Gilliéron was second in the Swiss Latin Dance Championships in 2002 and 2003, and has represented Switzerland internationally in Latin Dance competitions. After her election as Miss Switzerland, Gilliéron competed in Miss World 2005 but did not place.
In 2009, she appeared in the episode "May Divorce Be With You" (season 3, episode 11) on Rules of Engagement.
Gilliéron has been the recurring female foil in the Nespresso commercials with George Clooney.[3]
Television appearances
| Year | Title | Role | Other notes |
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| 2008 | Days of Our Lives | Michelle | |
| 2009 | Rules of Engagement | Hostess | Episode: "May Divorce Be With You" |
| 2011 | Turbo Dates | Marlene | Episode: "Time Stands Still" |
| 2011 | Love Bites | Cheri | Episode: "Boys to Men" |
| 2011 | Friends with Benefits | Cecile | Episode: "The Benefit of Friends" |
| 2011 | The Bold and the Beautiful | 2 episodes | |
| 2012 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Natalie | |
| 2012 | Lucky Days | Octavia Nemorian | 2 episodes |
| 2013 | Castle | Emily | Episode: "The Lives of Others" |
| 2013 | Psych | Elin | Episode: "Right Turn or Left for Dead" |
| 2013 | How to Live with Your Parents (For the Rest of Your Life) | Francette | Episode: "How to Stand on Your Own Two Feet" |
| 2014 | Suburgatory | French Teacher | Episode: "Les Lucioles" |
| 2015 | Episodes | Attractive Woman | Episode 1 |
References
- ^ Genier, Myriam (15 May 2017). ""Il faut prendre des risques dans la vie"". Coopération (in French). Geneva: Coop. Archived from the original on 30 December 2018. Retrieved 30 December 2018.
- ^ "Miss Universe Faints As Reign Begins". CBS News. 24 July 2006.
- ^ "Charming Nespresso Ads Come To America DeVito Joins Clooney". WheePR Media. Archived from the original on 19 September 2016. Retrieved 3 August 2016.
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