Lauriane Gilliéron


Lauriane Gilliéron 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.

Miss Universe 2006

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. 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. 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" on Rules of Engagement.
Gilliéron has been the recurring female foil in the Nespresso commercials with George Clooney.

Television Appearances