Marie Payet
Marie Payet (born 17 August 1992 in Réunion) is a French singer, model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Réunion 2011[1] and second runner-up in Miss France 2012, behind Delphine Wespiser. She went on to place in the top ten in Miss Universe 2012.
Marie Payet | |
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Born | Marie Payet 17 August 1992 |
Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) |
Title | Miss Réunion 2011 Miss Universe France 2012 |
Beauty pageant titleholder | |
Hair color | Brown |
Eye color | Brown |
Major competition(s) | Miss Réunion 2008 (4th runner-up) Miss Réunion 2011 (Winner) Miss France 2012 (2nd runner-up) Miss Universe 2012 (Top 10) |
Pageantry
Miss Reunion
Marie was crowned Miss Reunion on 16 July 2011. She succeeded Florence Arginthe. She was automatically qualified for the Miss France 2012 pageant.[2]
Miss France
Delphine Wespiser, Miss Alsace 2011, was crowned Miss France 2012, and subsequently competed in Miss World 2012. Marie —Miss Reunion 2011—placed as 2nd runner-up, earning the right to represent France in Miss Universe 2012 in Las Vegas, USA, on 19 December.[3][4]
Miss Universe
Marie Payet finished in the top 10 at Miss Universe 2012.[5]
Career
On 12 November 2013 Marie Payet participated at the third season of The Voice's Blind Auditions (French version).[6]
On 1 February 2014 Marie performed This Love (Maroon 5). Unfortunately, none of the coaches chose her.[7]
Discography
Marie Payet's first passion is music. During her reign as Miss Reunion 2011, a famous Reunionese singer called Bernard Joron, leader of the group Ousanousava, write a song for her. This song entitled 'Fleur Créole' is about the beauty of Métis women.
Single
- 2012 : Fleur Créole[8]
References
- "Miss France 2012 : Marie Payet élue Miss Réunion 2011 !". Premiere. July 18, 2011. Archived from the original on March 28, 2013.
- "Marie Payet Crowned Miss Reunion 2011". Beauty Pageant News. July 18, 2011.
- "Miss Univers : Delphine Wespiser laisse sa place à la sublime Miss Réunion". Pure People. October 10, 2012.
- "Marie Payet is Miss Universe France 2012". Beauty Pageant News. October 11, 2012.
- "Olivia Culpo wins Miss Universe 2012". Missosology. December 20, 2012. Archived from the original on December 23, 2012.
- "The Voice 3 : Marie Payet (Miss Réunion 2011) passe les auditions". Premiere. November 13, 2013.
- "Marie Payet reprend " This Love " (Maroon 5)". MyTF1. February 1, 2014. Archived from the original on February 7, 2014.
- "Marie Payet - Fleur Créole - Official Music Video". Christopher MAC DONALD. February 7, 2012.
External links
Awards and achievements | ||
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Preceded by |
Miss Universe France 2012 |
Succeeded by |
Preceded by |
Miss France 2nd Runner-Up 2012 |
Succeeded by |
Preceded by Florence Arginthe |
Miss Réunion 2011 |
Succeeded by Stéphanie Robert |