Marie Payet (born 17 August 1992 in

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) is a French singer, model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Réunion 2011 and second runner-up in

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2012, behind

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. She went on to place in the top ten in

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Pageantry

Miss Reunion

Payet was crowned Miss Reunion on 16 July 2011. She succeeded Florence Arginthe. She was automatically qualified for the

2012 pageant.

Miss France

Delphine Wespiser, Miss Alsace 2011, was crowned

2012, and subsequently competed in

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. 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.

Miss Universe

Marie Payet finished in the top 10 at

Career

On 12 November 2013 Marie Payet participated at the third season of The Voice's Blind Auditions (French version). On 1 February 2014 Marie performed ''This Love'' (

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). Unfortunately, none of the coaches chose her.

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''

References

External links

Official Miss France website
1992 births Living people French female models Beauty pageant winners from Réunion Miss Universe 2012 contestants {{Réunion-bio-stub