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Lauriane Gilliéron

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Lauriane Gilliéron
Gilliéron at Miss Universe 2006
Born (1984-07-25) 25 July 1984 (age 40)
Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland
Occupation(s)Actress, Model
Height1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Beauty pageant titleholder
TitleMiss Switzerland 2005
Hair colorBlonde
Eye colorBrown
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

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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

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Gilliéron (left) as finalist in Miss Universe

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

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Year Title Role Other notes
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

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  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ "Miss Universe Faints As Reign Begins". CBS News. 24 July 2006.
  3. ^ "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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Awards and achievements
Preceded by Miss Universe 2nd Runner-Up
2006
Succeeded by
Preceded by Miss Switzerland
2005
Succeeded by