Lauriane Gilliéron

Lauriane Gilliéron (born July 25, 1984 in Lausanne, Vaud) is a Swiss actress, model and beauty queen who was crowned Miss Switzerland 2005 on September 21, 2005 and represented Switzerland at Miss Universe 2006 and placed 2nd Runner-Up.[1]

Lauriane Gilliéron
Gilliéron at Miss Universe 2006
Born
Lauriane Gilliéron

(1984-07-25) July 25, 1984
Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland
Height1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
TitleMiss Switzerland 2005
Beauty pageant titleholder
Hair colorBlonde
Eye colorBrown
Major
competition(s)		Miss Switzerland 2005
(Winner)
Miss Universe 2006
(2nd Runner-up)

Miss Universe 2006
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, California on July 23, 2006.[2] It became Switzerland's best placement in this international event. The previous best record was a 3rd Runner-Up in 1983.

Background

She was born in Lausanne and grew up in the village of Prilly where her father is mayor. Since the age of 7 Gilliéron has been a vegetarian and by 2017 she had become a vegan.[3] She is the eldest of four children. She speaks French as well as some German, some Italian and some English.

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. [4]

Television Appearances
YearTitleRoleOther Notes
2008Days of Our LivesMichelle
2009Rules of EngagementHostessEpisode: May Divorce Be with You
2011Turbo DatesMarleneEpisode: Time Stands Still
2011Love BitesCheriEpisode: Boys to Men
2011Friends with BenefitsCecileEpisode: The Benefit of Friends
2011The Bold and the BeautifulAppeared in two episodes
2012CSI: Crime Scene InvestigationNatalie
2012Lucky DaysOctavia NemorianTwo Episodes
2013CastleEmilyEpisode: The Lives of Others
2013PsychElinEpisode: Right Turn or Left for Dead
2013How to Live with Your Parents (For the Rest of Your Life)FrancetteEpisode: How to Stand on Your Own Two Feet
2014SuburgatoryFrench TeacherEpisode: Les Lucioles
2015EpisodesAttractive WomanEpisode One
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References
  1. "Lauriane Gilliéron Profile At IMDB". IMDB.
  2. "Miss Universe Faints As Reign Begins". CBS News. 24 July 2006.
  3. 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.
  4. "Charming Nespresso Ads Come To America DeVito Joins Clooney". WheePR Media. Archived from the original on 2016-09-19. Retrieved 2016-08-03.
Awards and achievements
Preceded by
Renata Soñé		 Miss Universe 2nd Runner-Up
2006		 Succeeded by
Ly Jonaitis
Preceded by
Fiona Hefti		 Miss Switzerland
2005		 Succeeded by
Christa Rigozzi
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