Angelique Angarni-Filopon, a 34-year-old flight attendant from Martinique, made history on Saturday by becoming the oldest winner of the Miss France pageant. Her victory came after a historic rule change that allowed women over 24, as well as married or mothers, to compete.
Speaking after her win, Angarni-Filopon reflected on her journey: “In 2011, I was the 20-year-old first runner-up in the Miss Martinique pageant. Today, at the age of 34, I stand representing Martinique, its diaspora and all women who have been too late,” she said in a televised program on TF1, reported. France 24.
This year’s pageant saw 30 contestants, including doctors and dentists, compete in various rounds showcasing swimsuits, regional costumes and elegant ballgowns. They also performed routines to music in genres ranging from salsa and ’90s hits to classical Mozart.
As the new Miss France, Angarni-Fillopon will receive a year’s salary, an apartment in Paris and gifts from sponsors.
The pageant’s updated eligibility rules reflect broader social changes in beauty standards.
Meanwhile, in the Netherlands, organizers of the Miss Netherlands pageant announced that they are ending the pageant after 35 years to focus on a platform that highlights female achievements and addresses issues such as unrealistic beauty ideals.
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