Lauriane Gilliéron

Lauriane Gilliéron
Born Lauriane Gilliéron
(1984-07-25) July 25, 1984
Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland
Height 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Title Miss Switzerland 2005
Beauty pageant titleholder
Hair color Blonde
Eye color Brown
Major
competition(s)		 Miss Switzerland 2005
(Winner)
Miss Universe 2006
(2nd Runner-up)

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]

Miss Universe 2006

Gilliéron (left) as finalist in Miss Universe

Lauriane 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. Lauriane has been a vegetarian since the age of 7, and is the eldest of four children. She speaks French as well as some German, some Italian and some English.

Lauriane 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, Lauriane 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.

Lauriane has been the recurring female foil in the Nespresso commercials with George Clooney. [3]

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

References

  1. ↑ "Lauriane Gilliéron Profile At IMDB". IMDB.
  2. ↑ "Miss Universe Faints As Reign Begins". CBS News. July 24, 2006.
  3. ↑ "Charming Nespresso Ads Come To America DeVito Joins Clooney". WheePR Media.
Awards and achievements
Preceded by
Dominican Republic Renata Soñé		 Miss Universe 2nd Runner-Up
2006		 Succeeded by
Venezuela Ly Jonaitis
Preceded by
Fiona Hefti		 Miss Switzerland
2005		 Succeeded by
Christa Rigozzi
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