Be Inspired! 34-Year-Old Angélique Angarni-Filopon Breaks Age Barriers To Become Miss France 2025
A 34-year-old flight attendant from the French Caribbean island of Martinique on Saturday became the oldest contestant to win the Miss France pageant.
Angélique Angarni-Filopon made history as the first ever contestant over the age of 30 to win the Miss France crown.
Her win comes after the pageant’s rules were changed in 2022 to allow women over 24, as well as married women and mothers, to compete.
At the Miss France pageant, which took place on Saturday, December 14, the beauty queen shattered stereotypes and proved that age is no barrier to dreams
Angélique’s journey to this moment is as compelling as her historic win. Back in 2011, she was a 20-year-old first runner-up in the Miss Martinique competition.
Thirteen years later, she returned to the Miss France stage with a renewed determination ready to defy societal expectations and claim the title.
Speaking on her win, Angélique shared,
“In 2011, I was a 20-year-old first runner-up in the Miss Martinique competition. Today, at 34, I stand before you representing Martinique, its diaspora, and all the women who’ve ever been told it’s too late.”
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After winning the contest, Angarni-Filopon gets a year-long salary from the Miss France firm, access to a Paris apartment and various gifts from sponsors.
The France contest comes just days after the Miss Netherlands pageant was scrapped after 35 years.
Organisers said they were “changing with the times” and will instead run a platform to share stories of successful women and those struggling with issues such as unrealistic beauty standards.
This year’s Miss France pageant was more than just about beauty; it was a celebration of inclusivity and diversity like never before.
Over 30 contestants from various fields, including doctors and dentists, competed in rounds that showcased swimsuits, regional costumes, and elegant ballgowns.
Her win also aligns with a broader trend in global pageantry. Just over the weekend, Nwajagu Samuel Chinemerem became the first Nigerian and African to win the Mister International title.
Together, these milestones highlight a growing movement toward greater representation and inclusivity.