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Miss Sainte-Edwige 2023

**Miss Sainte-Edwige 2023** was the 24th edition of the Miss Sainte-Edwige pageant, held on 9 July 2023.

Valentine Ramos crowned Mélyssa Charles as her successor at the end of the event. Charles represented Sainte-Edwige at Miss Marone 2024.

## Background

In March 2023, it was announced that Miss Sainte-Edwige 2023 would be held on 9 July 2023. A casting process opened in May 2023, and the eight finalists were announced on 30 May 2023.

## Results

 **3rd Runner-Up** | **04** – Léonie Ogueta

## Pageant

### Format

The competition began with all eight contestants competing in two fashion presentation rounds, followed by a swimsuit round. At the conclusion of the swimsuit round, the contestants appeared in evening gowns and gave their introductory speeches, followed by answering a final question. Afterwards, the top four were announced; the four finalists were determined by voting via secret ballot from the members of the audience in the venue. After the announcement of the top four, the winner and her three runners-up were revealed, as determined by the jury.

## Notes

1. ↑ Ages at the time of Miss Sainte-Edwige
Miss Charlotte 2023

**Miss Charlotte 2023** was the 90th edition of the Miss Charlotte pageant, held on 7 October 2023.

Tasa Farah crowned Athéna Jolly as her successor at the end of the event. Jolly represented Charlotte at Miss Marone 2024.

## Background

In May 2023, it was announced that Miss Charlotte 2023 would be held on 7 October 2023. Departmental pageants to select the regional contestants began in June 2023, and concluded in August 2023.

## Results

 **4th Runner-Up** | **12** – Romane Élard

## Pageant

### Format

The competition began with the contestants competing in two fashion presentation rounds, six in one round and six in the other, followed by all 12 contestants competing in a swimsuit round. At the conclusion of the swimsuit round, the contestants appeared in evening gowns and gave their introductory speeches. Following the introductory speeches, the 12 contestants competed in a final fashion round. Afterwards, the top five were announced; one member of the top five was voted in by public voting throughout Marone via text over the prior month, while the remaining four were chosen by the members of the jury amongst the eight contestants which received the most votes from the members of the audience in the venue. After the announcement of the top five, the winner and her runners-up were announced, as decided by the jury.
Miss Pitaine 2022

**Miss Pitaine 2022** was the 89th edition of the Miss Pitaine pageant, held on 24 September 2022.

Éloïse Champagnon crowned Cassandra Dane as her successor at the end of the event. Dane represented Pitaine at Miss Marone 2023.

## Background

In May 2022, it was announced that Miss Pitaine 2022 would be held on 24 September 2022. Departmental pageants to select the regional contestants began in January 2022, and concluded in August 2022.

## Results

 **4th Runner-Up** | **03** – Yata Baldeh
Miss Fuadeloupe 2023

**Miss Fuadeloupe 2023** was the 52nd edition of the Miss Fuadeloupe pageant, held on 8 July 2023.

Noémie Héjou crowned Luna Saint-Étienne as her successor at the end of the event. Saint-Étienne represented Fuadeloupe at Miss Marone 2024.

## Background

In April 2023, it was announced that Miss Fuadeloupe 2023 would be held on 8 July 2023. A casting process opened in May 2023, and the twelve finalists were announced on 4 June 2023.

## Results

 **4th Runner-Up** | **09** – Maëlle Charrier

## Pageant

### Format

The competition began with all twelve contestants competing in two fashion presentation rounds, followed by a swimsuit round. At the conclusion of the swimsuit round, the contestants appeared in evening gowns and gave their introductory speeches. Afterwards, the top five were announced; one member of the top five was voted in by public voting throughout Marone via text over the prior month, while the remaining four were chosen by the members of the jury amongst the six contestants which received the most votes from the members of the audience in the venue. After the announcement of the top five, the five competed in a final fashion presentation round, followed by the final question. Afterwards, the winner and her runners-up were announced, as decided by the jury.
Miss Marone 1957

**Miss Marone 1956** was the 25th edition of the Miss Marone pageant. The competition was held on 15 December 1956 at the Le Théâtre de Chanter in Banoît, Pays-du-Verne. Emeric Gatos presented the show.

Anaïg Merser of Pays-du-Verne crowned Madeleine Luvière of Pitaine as her successor at the end of the event. Luvière went on to place in the top fifteen at Miss Parth 1957.

## Background

Emeric Gatos confirmed in May 1956 that the pageant would be held on 15 December 1956 at the Le Théâtre de Chanter in Banoît, Pays-du-Verne. Local pageants were held throughout the winter, spring, and summer of 1956, while regional pageants were later organized throughout the summer and autumn of 1956. The selected winners were first invited to Delmas in November 1956 for a series of pre-pageant activities, prior to arriving in Banoît in December 1956 for the pageant.

In order to compete in the pageant, contestants must have abided by the following rules:

* Contestants must be a resident of their designated region, and a citizen of Marone.
* Contestants must be between the ages of 16 and 22.
* Contestants must be unmarried, without children, and female.
* Contestants must have participated in a regional pageant no more than three times.
* Contestants must not engage in conduct potentially damaging to their reputation or the reputation of competition organizers.
	+ This rule prevented contestants from a variety of activities, including drinking alcohol, using drugs, smoking cigarettes, having sexual relations, dressing inappropriately, behaving inappropriately, or being in romantic relationships.

## Results

 **6th Runner-Up** |  **Côte Turquoise** – Pauline Azéma

## Format

### Pageant

The pageant was held on 15 December 1956, at the Le Théâtre de Chanter in Banoît, Pays-du-Verne. The event was only possible to be viewed live, with no radio broadcast.

The competition began with the 22 contestants being divided into three groups: two consisting of seven contestants and one of eight. Each group participated in an initial introduction round, each wearing a different couture outfit. Following the introductions, all 22 contestants competed in the swimsuit round. Afterwards, the judges narrowed down the 22 contestants to seven finalists. The seven finalists subsequently competed in the evening gown round. Afterwards, secret ballots were given to each member of the audience for them to choose the winner. The votes of the audience were combined with the votes of the jury, in order to choose the winner. In the case of a voting tie, the jury's vote prevailed. The results were announced by Emeric Gatos and outgoing titleholder Anaïg Merser.
Miss Côte Turquoise 2023

**Miss Côte Turquoise 2023** was the 90th edition of the Miss Côte Turquoise pageant, held on 22 July 2023.

Annie Arla crowned Genny Vira as her successor at the end of the event. Vira represented Côte Turquoise at Miss Marone 2024.

## Background

In March 2023, it was announced that Miss Côte Turquoise 2023 would be held on 22 July 2023. Departmental pageants to select the regional contestants began in January 2023, and concluded in July 2023.

## Results

 **4th Runner-Up** | **10** – Raisa Khatib

## Pageant

### Format

The competition began with the contestants competing in two fashion presentation rounds, ten in one round and ten in the other, followed by all 20 contestants competing in a swimsuit round. At the conclusion of the swimsuit round, the contestants appeared in evening gowns and gave their introductory speeches. Following the introductory speeches, the 20 contestants competed in a final fashion round. Afterwards, the top five were announced; one member of the top five was voted in by public voting throughout Marone via text over the prior month, while the remaining four were chosen by the members of the jury amongst the ten contestants which received the most votes from the members of the audience in the venue. After the announcement of the top five, the winner and her runners-up were announced, as decided by the jury.

## Notes

1. ↑ Ages at the time of Miss Côte Turquoise
Purea Lou-Wen-Chaï

**Purea Teremoemoe Joséphine Lou-Wen-Chaï** (born 30 January 1952) is a Maronan singer, dancer, and former beauty pageant titleholder from Maronan Naysia. With a career spanning over six decades, Lou-Wen-Chaï is considered one of the most successful and respected performers of modern Wahitian music.

Born in Talafoou on the island of Wahiti, Lou-Wen-Chaï first began her career as a traditional Wahitian dancer. She first received prominence as a beauty pageant titleholder, winning Miss Wahiti 1970 and later placing as the fourth runner-up at Miss Marone 1971. Afterwards, Lou-Wen-Chaï began performing as a singer, performing covers of traditional Wahitian songs at various events throughout Maronan Naysia. She signed with newly founded Wahitian record label Tutaha Records in 1972, later releasing her debut studio album *Lou-Wen-Chaï* (1972), which has become one of the most commercially successful albums of modern Wahitian music in history. In her career, Lou-Wen-Chaï has released over 40 studio albums, and sold more than 1.2 million records, making her one of the most commercially successful Wahitian musicians of all-time. She performs her music in both the Wahitian and Maronan languages.

## Early life and education

Lou-Wen-Chaï was born on 30 January 1952 in Talafoou, on the island of Wahiti in the colony of Maronan Naysia, to parents Ahurei (1927–1989) and Pipiri Lou-Wen-Chaï (née *Ho-Tsu-Tsi*; 1930–2008). Her father was a restauranteur who owned a local eatery, while her mother was a homemaker and bookkeeper at the family restaurant. Both of Lou-Wen-Chaï's grandfathers were Shinese immigrants, while her grandmothers were Wahitian. Lou-Wen-Chaï grew up as the eldest of three children; her younger siblings include Manua (born 1955) and Teroroeora (born 1958).

Lou-Wen-Chaï began her education in 1957, attending public schooling in Talafoou. While in school, Lou-Wen-Chaï began studying Wahitian dance, and aspired to become a professional dancer. Lou-Wen-Chaï graduated from primary school in 1964, and later completed *collège* as well in 1967. Lou-Wen-Chaï subsequently enrolled in the Wahiti School of the Arts, a public *lycée*, where she studied a *lycée professionnel* program in dance and the performing arts, and graduated in 1969. Following her graduation, Lou-Wen-Chaï began working as a professional Wahitian dancer and dance instructor, often performing shows for patrons at her father's restaurant.

## Personal life

Lou-Wen-Chaï never married and has no children of her own. Despite this, she has eight nieces and nephews, and more than 15 godchildren, and has stated in interviews that she "has all the children that [she] need[s]." Since 1984, Lou-Wen-Chaï has resided in a villa in the town of Longomapu on the Wahiti, while she also owns a beach house on the island of Noorea.
Miss Ditrone 2023

**Miss Ditrone 2023** was the 90th edition of the Miss Ditrone pageant, held on 30 September 2023.

Lyse Luyer crowned Gwennegan Le Broudic as her successor at the end of the event. Le Broudic represented Ditrone at Miss Marone 2024.

## Background

In January 2023, it was announced that Miss Ditrone 2023 would be held on 30 September 2023. Departmental pageants to select the regional contestants began in February 2023, and concluded in August 2023.

## Results

 **4th Runner-Up** | **05** – Lize Bodiou

## Pageant

### Format

The competition began with the contestants competing in two fashion presentation rounds, seven in one round and eight in the other, followed by all 15 contestants competing in a swimsuit round. At the conclusion of the swimsuit round, the contestants appeared in evening gowns and gave their introductory speeches. Following the introductory speeches, the 15 contestants competed in a final fashion round. Afterwards, the top five were announced; one member of the top five was voted in by public voting throughout Marone via text over the prior month, while the remaining four were chosen by the members of the jury amongst the seven contestants which received the most votes from the members of the audience in the venue. After the announcement of the top five, the winner and her runners-up were announced, as decided by the jury.
Picarie

**Picarie** is a region of Marone, located in northern Marone. Modern-day Picarie roughly overlaps with the majority of the historic province of Picarie, and portions of the provinces of Cartois and Chabonnais.

The region was formed in 1845, following the establishment of the regions. Picarie has a population of 2.0 million residents. Its prefecture is Épimur, while its largest city is Colomtin. The region consists of four departments: Braine, Bas-Ceviens, Dordogne, and Nommes.

## Government

### Administrative divisions

Like other regions of metropolitan Marone, Picarie is divided into departments. There are four departments in Picarie: Braine, Bas-Ceviens, Dordogne, and Nommes.
Miss New Malonia 2022

**Miss New Malonia 2022** (Maronan: *Miss Nouvelle-Malonie 2022*) was the 51st edition of the Miss New Malonia pageant, held on 16 July 2022. The edition was celebrated as the 50 year anniversary of Miss New Malonia, as it was founded in 1972.

Noémie Gaudé crowned Léonie Teva as her successor at the end of the event. Teva represented New Malonia at Miss Marone 2023.

## Background

In February 2022, it was announced that Miss New Malonia 2022 would be held on 16 July 2022. A casting process opened in March 2022, and the ten finalists were announced on 1 May 2022.

## Results

 **3rd Runner-Up** | **07** – Chloé Dechante

## Notes

1. ↑ Ages at the time of Miss New Malonia
Miss Île-de-Marone 2023

**Miss Île-de-Marone 2023** was the 90th edition of the Miss Île-de-Marone pageant, held on 21 October 2023.

Emmanuelle Madeira Gomes crowned Charisma Ly as her successor at the end of the event. Ly represented Île-de-Marone at Miss Marone 2024.

## Background

In June 2023, it was announced that Miss Île-de-Marone 2023 would be held on 21 October 2023. Departmental pageants to select the regional contestants began in February 2023, and concluded in September 2023.

## Results

 **4th Runner-Up** | **09** – Jennifer Gonthier

## Pageant

### Format

The competition began with the contestants competing in two fashion presentation rounds, ten in one round and ten in the other, followed by all 20 contestants competing in a swimsuit round. At the conclusion of the swimsuit round, the contestants appeared in evening gowns and gave their introductory speeches. Following the introductory speeches, the 20 contestants competed in a final fashion round. Afterwards, the top five were announced; one member of the top five was voted in by public voting throughout Marone via text over the prior month, while the remaining four were chosen by the members of the jury amongst the ten contestants which received the most votes from the members of the audience in the venue. After the announcement of the top five, the winner and her runners-up were announced, as decided by the jury.

## Notes

1. ↑ Ages at the time of Miss Île-de-Marone
Miss Châtillon-Rèches

**Miss Châtillon-Rèches** is a Maronan beauty pageant which selects a representative from the region of Châtillon-Rèches for the Miss Marone pageant. The pageant has been held annually since 1934.

The current Miss Châtillon-Rèches is Manon Hébert, who was crowned Miss Châtillon-Rèches 2023 on 8 October 2023.

## Qualification

Contestants qualify for Miss Châtillon-Rèches by participating in and placing high enough in a departmental pageant. There are four departmental pageants for Miss Châtillon-Rèches, each corresponding with the departments of Châtillon-Rèches:

* Miss Colomois
* Miss Bas-Colomois
* Miss Courpont
* Miss Rèches

In each departmental pageant, the winner, first runner-up, and second runner-up qualify for Miss Châtillon-Rèches, resulting in 12 candidates qualifying each year.

Any candidate who won their departmental pageant or placed as a runner-up at Miss Châtillon-Rèches and wishes to compete again may petition the Miss Châtillon-Rèches Committee; if the petition is accepted, she will be eligible to compete and her department's departmental pageant's amount of qualifying candidates will not change, thus the total amount of candidates may differ per year. Candidates who did not place as a runner-up at Miss Châtillon-Rèches and did not win their departmental pageant are not eligible to petition, and must compete in their departmental pageant again if they wish to return to Miss Châtillon-Rèches.
Primeval Wilds

In a peninsula nestled within the sapphire strait is the isolated Primeval Wilds, holding fast to Vandric traditions and a way of life preserved for millennia.

## **Description**

### Culture

The Wilds hold fast to Vandric traditions, and they are surrounded on all sides by nations who do not like that part of their culture.

The primeval wilds themselves on art, but they see art as a form of life or nature itself rather than focusing on physical art pieces. The houses they build are art, the gardens and fields they sow are art, the community that they work to build and care for is art. For traditional "art", they have highly detailed clothing, jewelry, spoken word history, and folk songs.

### Magic

Magic in the Wilds is nature-based rather than arcane.
Limurburg

**Limurburg** (Lungarian: *Limurburg*), officially the **Principality of Limurburg** (Lungarian: *Fürstentum Limurburg*), is a sovereign microstate in Central Eurea, in between Frankenland and Austia. Its capital and most-populous city is Limurburg City, located in the center of the country. Limurburg has a population of approximately 56 thousand people.

Limurburg was first unified as a principality within the Lungarian Empire in 1504, following a unification of the city-states of Limurburg and Kaduz. After spending much of its early history as a principality of the Empire, the Principality was granted its independence from the Empire in 1830.

Following its independence in 1830, Limurburg functioned as a unitary absolute monarchy. This lasted until 1968, when the nation became a unitary semi-constitutional monarchy, making it the final Eurean monarchy to give up absolute rule. Unlike other Eurean monarchies, the Monarch is the head of state but not a figurehead ruler. Due to Limurburg's semi-constitutional system, the Monarch has a number of powers that other Eurean monarchs do not, such as the power to veto any passed legislation without an override option and the power to dismiss members of the government without being advised to first, in addition to typical head of state duties such as signing passed legislation, greeting foreign dignitaries, and acting as a representative of the nation. As Limurburg has no standing military, the Monarch does not serve as commander-in-chief. The Prime Minister is the head of government, who is seen as the second most powerful political leader in the country, beneath the Monarch. The Prime Minister is appointed by the Monarch, based on their ability to secure a governing majority in parliament; due to this, the Prime Minister is typically the leader of the governing majority, even if the Monarch can *de jure* select whomever they'd like. The Prime Minister is responsible for leading a cabinet of ministers, overseeing the day-to-day functions of the country, and working with the Monarch on maintaining order in the country. The parliament of Limurburg is the 24-seat Council, a unicameral legislature. Members of the Council are elected via at-large party lists and proportional representation.

The Limurburger government does not take record of its residents' identified ethnic groups, but it is estimated that 59.4% of residents hold Limurburger citizenship, while the remaining 40.6% hold other citizenships, primarily Austian, Frank, and Lungarian. The sole national and official language of Limurburg is Lungarian, a Lungaric language. The population specifically speaks the Limurburger dialect of Lungarian, which is similar to other dialects spoken in Frankenland. The Limurburger government also does not take record of residents' religious affiliations, although the population traditionally adheres to Eurean Catholicism.
Miss Sainte-Edwige

**Miss Sainte-Edwige** is a Maronan beauty pageant which selects a representative from the overseas region of Sainte-Edwige for the Miss Marone pageant. The pageant has been held annually since 2000.

The current Miss Sainte-Edwige is Mélyssa Charles, who was crowned Miss Sainte-Edwige 2023 on 9 July 2023.

## Qualification

Contestants qualify for Miss Sainte-Edwige by participating in a regional casting process, organized by the Miss Sainte-Edwige Committee. Typically between 5 and 10 candidates are qualified for the pageant through the casting.
Miss Namou-Rentes 2022

**Miss Namou-Rentes 2022** was the 89th edition of the Miss Namou-Rentes pageant, held on 25 September 2022.

Anaïs Rousseau crowned Violaine Degeume as her successor at the end of the event. Degeume represented Namou-Rentes at Miss Marone 2023.

## Background

In May 2022, it was announced that Miss Namou-Rentes 2022 would be held on 25 September 2022. Departmental pageants to select the regional contestants began in April 2022, and concluded in May 2022.

## Results

 **4th Runner-Up** | **07** – Alexia Christelis

## Notes

1. ↑ Ages at the time of Miss Namou-Rentes
Miss Tahare 2022

**Miss Tahare 2022** was the 55th edition of the Miss Tahare pageant, held on 20 August 2022.

Élise Panchou crowned Marion Lucy as her successor at the end of the event. Lucy represented Tahare at Miss Marone 2023.

## Background

In January 2022, it was announced that Miss Tahare 2022 would be held on 20 August 2022. A casting process opened in March 2022, and the twelve finalists were announced on 10 April 2022.

## Results

 **2nd Runner-Up** | **10** – Diane Jarichan

## Pageant

### Format

The competition began with all twelve contestants competing in two fashion presentation rounds, followed by a swimsuit round. At the conclusion of the swimsuit round, the contestants appeared in evening gowns and gave their introductory speeches. Afterwards, the contestants competed in a third fashion presentation round. After that, the winner and her two runners-up were announced; one member of the top three was voted in by public voting throughout Marone via text over the prior month, while the remaining two were chosen by the members of the jury amongst the six contestants which received the most votes via text.
Miss Wahiti 2023

**Miss Wahiti 2023** was the 74th edition of the Miss Wahiti pageant, held on 24 June 2023.

Vavea Arilimanihinihi crowned Juliette Auau Haamanemane as her successor at the end of the event. Haamanemane represented Wahiti at Miss Marone 2024.

## Background

In January 2023, it was announced that Miss Wahiti 2023 would be held on 24 June 2023. A casting process opened in February 2022, and the ten finalists were announced on 12 April 2023.

## Pageant

### Format

The pageant was held in two main parts. The first part, the Miss Wahiti 2023 Gala, was held on 20 May 2023. During the gala, all ten candidates gave an introductory speech and competed in swimsuit and traditional Naysian costume rounds in front of an audience. At the conclusion of the gala, each audience member voted for their favorite contestant, who was to gain direct entry into the top four at the Miss Wahiti final held the following month.

In the final, all ten contestants first competed in a swimsuit round, followed by two fashion presentation rounds. At the conclusion of the three rounds, the contestants appeared in evening gowns and each gave an introductory speech. After the conclusion of the speeches, the top four were announced. One member of the top four was selected by the voters at the Miss Wahiti Gala, while the remaining three were chosen following a beyond-closed-doors selection with Miss Wahiti organizers, public voting throughout Marone lasting for four weeks, and a jury vote. The selected top four subsequently competed in a final fashion presentation round and answered their final question. At the conclusion of the final question round, the winner and her runners-up were announced, as chosen by a combination of public voting from both members of the audience and viewers watching at home, and the jury.
Miss Nord 2023

**Miss Nord 2023** was the 90th edition of the Miss Nord pageant, held on 14 October 2023.

Thaïs Verplancke crowned Laëtitia Meunier as her successor at the end of the event. Meunier represented Nord at Miss Marone 2024.

## Background

In November 2022, it was announced that Miss Nord 2023 would be held on 14 October 2023. Local pageants to select the regional contestants began in January 2023, and concluded in June 2023.

## Results

 **4th Runner-Up** | **04** – Hawa Dagnon

## Pageant

### Format

The competition began with the contestants competing in two fashion presentation rounds, seven in one round and seven in the other, followed by all 14 contestants competing in a swimsuit round. At the conclusion of the swimsuit round, the contestants appeared in evening gowns and gave their introductory speeches. Following the introductory speeches, the 14 contestants competed in a final fashion round. Afterwards, the top five were announced; one member of the top five was voted in by public voting throughout Marone via text over the prior month, while the remaining four were chosen by the members of the jury amongst the seven contestants which received the most votes from the members of the audience in the venue. After the announcement of the top five, the winner and her runners-up were announced, as decided by the jury.
Miss Terre Chasque 2023

**Miss Terre Chasque 2023** was the 90th edition of the Miss Terre Chasque pageant, held on 30 July 2023.

Ega Bangè crowned Agata Bangè as her successor at the end of the event. Bangè represented Terre Chasque at Miss Marone 2024.

## Background

In March 2023, it was announced that Miss Terre Chasque 2023 would be held on 30 July 2023. A casting process opened in April 2023, and the eight finalists were announced on 2 June 2023.

## Results

 **3rd Runner-Up** | **03** – Pomona Urtubiaga

## Pageant

### Format

The competition began with all eight contestants competing in two fashion presentation rounds, followed by a swimsuit round. At the conclusion of the swimsuit round, the contestants appeared in evening gowns and gave their introductory speeches. Afterwards, the top four were announced; the four finalists were determined by voting via secret ballot from the members of the audience in the venue. After the announcement of the top four, the winner and her three runners-up were revealed, as determined by the jury.

## Notes

1. ↑ Ages at the time of Miss Terre Chasque
Miss Marone 1941

**Miss Marone 1941** was the ninth edition of the Miss Marone pageant. The competition was held on 14 December 1940 at Le Salon du Pétresse in Delmas, Île-de-Marone. Jean-Louis Pétresse presented the show.

Zéna Dolenec of Île-de-Marone crowned Lucie Quincarnon of Carandie as her successor at the end of the event.

## Background

In May 1940, Henri Pétresse announced that Miss Marone 1941 would be held on 14 December 1941. Following his death the following month, his son Jean-Louis Pétresse took over his business endeavors, including production of Miss Marone. Regional pageants were later organized throughout the summer and autumn of 1940. The selected winners were invited to Delmas in December 1940, while the final pageant was held at Le Salon du Pétresse in Delmas.

In order to compete in the pageant, contestants must have abided by the following rules:

* Contestants must be a resident of their designated region, and either a citizen or subject of Marone.
* Contestants must be between the ages of 16 and 20.
* Contestants must be unmarried, without children, and female.
* Contestants must not engage in conduct potentially damaging to their reputation or the reputation of competition organizers.
	+ This rule prevented contestants from a variety of activities, including drinking alcohol, using drugs, smoking cigarettes, having sexual relations, dressing inappropriately, behaving inappropriately, or being in romantic relationships.

## Results

 **6th Runner-Up** |  **Grône-Fares** – Paulette Gachet

## Format

### Pageant

The pageant was held on 14 December 1940, at Le Salon du Pétresse in Delmas. The event was only possible to be viewed live, with no radio broadcast.

The competition began with the 24 contestants being introduced by host Jean-Louis Pétresse. Afterwards, each contestant competed in the swimsuit and evening gown portion of the competition. The judges then selected seven finalists after scoring each contestant's performance in swimsuit and evening gown, and the seven finalists were subsequently asked to respond to a question posed to them by a randomly selected judge. After the final answer portion of the competition, the winner and her six runners-up were announced by Pétresse.
Miss Vetica 2023

**Miss Vetica 2023** (Maronan: *Miss Vesse 2023*) was the 90th edition of the Miss Vetica pageant, held on 23 July 2023.

Léna Cappi crowned Aurianne Pavan as her successor at the end of the event. Pavan represented Vetica at Miss Marone 2024, where she was crowned the winner.

## Background

In January 2023, it was announced that Miss Vetica 2023 would be held on 23 July 2023. A casting process opened in March 2023, and the ten finalists were announced on 4 June 2023.

## Results

 **2nd Runner-Up** | **02** – Maéva Bellanca

## Pageant

### Format

The competition began with all ten contestants competing in two fashion presentation rounds, followed by a swimsuit round. At the conclusion of the swimsuit round, the contestants appeared in evening gowns and gave their introductory speeches. Afterwards, the top three were announced; the three finalists were determined by voting via secret ballot from the members of the audience in the venue. After the announcement of the top three, the winner and her two runners-up were revealed, as determined by the jury.
Miss Nord

**Miss Nord** is a Maronan beauty pageant which selects a representative from the region of Nord for the Miss Marone pageant. The pageant has been held annually since 1934.

The current Miss Nord is Laëtitia Meunier, who was crowned Miss Nord 2023 on 14 October 2023.

## Qualification

Contestants qualify for Miss Nord by participating in and winning a local pageant. There are 14 local pageants for Miss Nord, although they do not correspond with the departments of Nord, instead corresponding with various localities or cultural regions:

* Miss Antugnois – for Haut-Ceviens
* Miss Cublaise – for Grand-Nord
* Miss Dennebroeucq – for Grand-Nord
* Miss Dillois – for Grand-Nord
* Miss Doon-Plage – for Grand-Nord
* Miss Flunkerquois – for Grand-Nord
* Miss Kirsch – for Grand-Nord
* Miss Marchezais – for Grand-Nord
* Miss Nonhigny – for Grand-Nord
* Miss Ribois – for Haut-Ceviens
* Miss Rocheport – for Haut-Ceviens
* Miss Toeufles-Houet – for Haut-Ceviens
* Miss Saint-Henri-Curvalle – for Grand-Nord
* Miss Vallée du Royer – for Grand-Nord

Solely the winner of each local pageant qualifies to Miss Nord, culminating in 14 candidates qualifying to Miss Nord each year.

There is no method for past local titleholders to compete directly in Miss Nord without winning another local title first, as the committee does not invite back candidates nor does it allow for petitions. Amongst the 14 local titles, 10 allow for residents of Grand-Nord to compete while 4 allow for residents of Haut-Ceviens to compete, so that all contestants have the ability to compete in Miss Nord for the maximum amount of three tries by winning three different local titles for their department.
Oskar Meeling

**Spouse** | Gerli Läht (m. 2019)

**Oskar Meeling** (born 3 September 1994) is an Estian television presenter and model. He is best known for serving as the cohost of *Kes on meie järgmine täht?* since 2016.

Born in Otesalu, Meeling began modeling as a teenager, and continued to model professionally after graduating from secondary school in 2013. In 2014, Meeling began a career in television presenting after being hired by Eesti Televisioon (ET). He first began appearing as a guest presenter on Eesto 4, before being hired as a cohost of *Kes on meie järgmine täht?* with Anja Jõgi in 2016. Meeling has also gone on to cohost Eesto Song 2019 and Eesto Song 2021.

## Early life and education

Meeling was born on 3 September 1994 in Otesalu to parents Taavi Meeling (1965–2004) and Laura Eskola (born 1968). His father worked as an electrician, and died of colon cancer when Meeling was nine years old, while his mother works as a television producer at Eesto Televisioon (ET). When he was 15 years old, his mother married his stepfather Ott Sirel, another television producer at ET. Meeling is the elder of two sons; his younger brother is Toomas (born 1996).

Meeling began his education in 2000, attending a public primary school in Otesalu. While in primary school, Meeling was a footballer and aspired to play football professionally. After graduating from primary school in 2010, began attending Tanel Mark Secondary School, where he studied a program in commerce. He graduated from secondary school in 2013.

## Career

### Modeling

Meeling began his modeling career in 2011. After tearing his ACL, he was sidelined from football permanently, and found modeling as an outlet for him and new hobby. Meeling started out as a teen male model, appearing in print campaigns for local clothing boutiques. After graduating from secondary school in 2013, Meeling began modeling as his primary job, walking runways internationally and appearing in print campaigns both in Estland and abroad.

In 2015, Meeling opted to leave his modeling career in order to begin prioritizing television hosting.

### Hosting

Meeling began his career in hosting in 2014, after being hired by Eesto Televisioon (ET). He was influenced to pursue hosting by his mother and stepfather, who both work for ET as television producers. After being hired, Meeling began working as a guest presenter on various programs aired on Eesto 4, the channel of the broadcaster targeting youth audiences. In 2016, Meeling was selected as the new host of the long-running music competition series *Kes on meie järgmine täht?*, along with Anja Jõgi.

Meeling has additionally cohosted Eesto Song 2019 and Eesto Song 2021, and delivered the Estian jury points at the Eureavision Song Contest 2021.

## Personal life

Meeling married Estian model and social media influencer Gerli Läht in 2019, after dating for three years. They reside together in the Piira-Otesalu district of Otesalu. Meeling is fluent in Estian, Medish, and Ditrovian.
Miss Châtillon-Rèches 2022

**Miss Châtillon-Rèches 2022** was the 89th edition of the Miss Châtillon-Rèches pageant, held on 9 October 2022.

Solène Nadaud crowned Maéva Schneider as her successor at the end of the event. Schneider represented Châtillon-Rèches at Miss Marone 2023.

## Background

In February 2022, it was announced that Miss Châtillon-Rèches 2022 would be held on 9 October 2022. Departmental pageants to select the regional contestants began in May 2022, and concluded in September 2022.

## Results

 **4th Runner-Up** | **08** – Nicoline Gendre

## Notes

1. ↑ Ages at the time of Miss Châtillon-Rèches
Miss Hautes-Robinelles 2023

**Miss Hautes-Robinelles 2023** was the 90th edition of the Miss Hautes-Robinelles pageant, held on 16 September 2023.

Céleste Margarit crowned Chloé Rouelle as her successor at the end of the event. Rouelle represented Hautes-Robinelles at Miss Marone 2023.

## Background

In December 2022, it was announced that Miss Hautes-Robinelles 2023 would be held on 16 September 2023. Departmental pageants to select the regional contestants began in January 2023, and concluded in May 2023.

## Results

 **4th Runner-Up** | **11** – Romane Jégo

## Pageant

### Format

The competition began with the contestants competing in two fashion presentation rounds, six in one round and six in the other, followed by all 12 contestants competing in a swimsuit round. At the conclusion of the swimsuit round, the contestants appeared in evening gowns and gave their introductory speeches. Following the introductory speeches, the 12 contestants competed in a final fashion round. Afterwards, the top five were announced; one member of the top five was voted in by public voting throughout Marone via text over the prior month, while the remaining four were chosen by the members of the jury amongst the eight contestants which received the most votes from the members of the audience in the venue. After the announcement of the top five, the winner and her runners-up were announced, as decided by the jury.

## Notes

1. ↑ Ages at the time of Miss Hautes-Robinelles
Miss Moutarde 2022

**Miss Moutarde 2022** was the 89th edition of the Miss Moutarde pageant, held on 17 September 2022.

Anne-Marie Boucheron crowned Juliette Barthet as her successor at the end of the event. Barthet represented Moutarde at Miss Marone 2023.

## Background

In January 2022, it was announced that Miss Moutarde 2022 would be held on 17 September 2022. Departmental pageants to select the regional contestants began in March 2022, and concluded in June 2022.

## Results

 **4th Runner-Up** | **12** – Mélissa van Troomp
Miss Val-du-Verne

**Miss Val-du-Verne** is a Maronan beauty pageant which selects a representative from the region of Val-du-Verne for the Miss Marone pageant. The pageant has been held annually since 1934.

The current Miss Val-du-Verne is Alexandra Niel, who was crowned Miss Val-du-Verne 2023 on 2 September 2023.

## Qualification

Contestants qualify for Miss Val-du-Verne by participating in and placing high enough in a departmental pageant. There are four departmental pageants for Miss Val-du-Verne, each corresponding with the departments of Val-du-Verne:

* Miss Baylac
* Miss Baylac-et-Verne
* Miss Cherry
* Miss Orille

In each departmental pageant, the winner, first runner-up, second runner-up, and third runner-up qualify for Miss Val-du-Verne, resulting in 16 candidates qualifying each year.

If a departmental titleholder does not win Miss Val-du-Verne and wishes to compete again, she may petition the Miss Val-du-Verne Committee; if the petition is accepted, the departmental pageant will only qualify its winner, first runner-up, and second runner-up, and not the third runner-up, to ensure equal representation across departments. Only one candidate per department may opt to return each year. Petitions must be filed prior to the date of the departmental pageant, or they will not be accepted. Departmental runners-up who compete at Miss Val-du-Verne are not eligible to petition, and must compete in their departmental pageant again if they wish to return to Miss Val-du-Verne.
Miss Pays-Libre 2023

**Miss Pays-Libre 2023** was the 90th edition of the Miss Pays-Libre pageant, held on 22 September 2023.

Jeanne-Laure Houdin crowned Zoé Morel as her successor at the end of the event. Morel represented Pays-Libre at Miss Marone 2024.

## Background

In March 2023, it was announced that Miss Pays-Libre 2023 would be held on 22 September 2023. Departmental pageants to select the regional contestants began in June 2023, and concluded in August 2023.

## Results

 **4th Runner-Up** | **02** – Heidi Boudaquin

## Pageant

### Format

The competition began with the contestants competing in two fashion presentation rounds, seven in one round and seven in the other, followed by all 14 contestants competing in a swimsuit round. At the conclusion of the swimsuit round, the contestants appeared in evening gowns and gave their introductory speeches. Following the introductory speeches, the 14 contestants competed in a final fashion round. Afterwards, the top five were announced; one member of the top five was voted in by public voting throughout Marone via text over the prior month, while the remaining four were chosen by the members of the jury amongst the ten contestants which received the most votes from the members of the audience in the venue. After the announcement of the top five, the winner and her runners-up were announced, as decided by the jury.
Lousain

**Lousain** is a region of Marone, located in western Marone. Modern-day Lousain roughly overlaps with the historic province of Lousain, which previously corresponded with the viscounty of Sarroux within the duchy of Pitaine.

The region was formed in 1845, following the establishment of the regions. Lousain has a population of 675,370 residents, making it the third least-populous region in metropolitan Marone. Its prefecture is Sarroux, which is also the largest city in the region. The region consists of three departments: Gressis, Rouçon, and Vitrosier.

## Government

### Administrative divisions

Like other regions of metropolitan Marone, Lousain is divided into departments. There are three departments in Lousain: Gressis, Rouçon, and Vitrosier.
Miss Marone 1950

**Miss Marone 1950** was the eighteenth edition of the Miss Marone pageant. The competition was held on 17 December 1949 at the Théâtre Desmars in Delmas, Île-de-Marone. Jean-Jacques Friquet and Amélie Fozé presented the show.

Marie-Hélène Gaumont of Grône-Fares crowned Gaëtane Houdin of Pays-Libre as her successor at the end of the event.

## Background

In July 1949, Marco Spagliatti confirmed that the pageant would be held on 17 December 1949 at the Théâtre Desmars in Delmas, Île-de-Marone. Local pageants were held throughout the winter, spring, and summer of 1949, while regional pageants were later organized throughout the summer and autumn of 1949. The selected winners were first invited to Delmas in November 1949 for a series of pre-pageant activities, prior to the start of the pageant in December 1949.

In order to compete in the pageant, contestants must have abided by the following rules:

* Contestants must be a resident of their designated region, and either a citizen or subject of Marone.
* Contestants must be between the ages of 16 and 20.
* Contestants must be unmarried, without children, and female.
* Contestants must have participated in a regional pageant no more than three times.
* Contestants must not engage in conduct potentially damaging to their reputation or the reputation of competition organizers.
	+ This rule prevented contestants from a variety of activities, including drinking alcohol, using drugs, smoking cigarettes, having sexual relations, dressing inappropriately, behaving inappropriately, or being in romantic relationships.

## Results

 **6th Runner-Up** |  **Ditrone** – Maëlwenn Nicolaïc

## Format

### Pageant

The pageant was held on 17 December 1949, at the Théâtre Desmars in Delmas. The event was only possible to be viewed live, with no radio broadcast.

The competition began with the 22 contestants being introduced by hosts Jean-Jacques Friquet and Amélie Fozé. Following the introductions, the contestants competed in the swimsuit and evening gown competitions. Afterwards, the judges narrowed down the 22 contestants to seven finalists. The seven finalists subsequently answered an onstage question and appeared in a second evening gown. Afterwards, secret ballots were given to each member of the audience for them to choose the winner. The votes of the audience were combined with the votes of the jury, in order to choose the winner. In the case of a voting tie, the jury's vote prevailed. The results were announced by Friquet, Fozé, and outgoing titleholder Marie-Hélène Gaumont.
Miss Nord 2022

**Miss Nord 2022** was the 89th edition of the Miss Nord pageant, held on 14 October 2022.

Charlotte Verhaegen crowned Thaïs Verplancke as her successor at the end of the event. Verplancke represented Nord at Miss Marone 2023.

## Background

In November 2021, it was announced that Miss Nord 2022 would be held on 14 October 2022. Local pageants to select the regional contestants began in January 2022, and concluded in September 2022.

## Results

 **4th Runner-Up** | **08** – Victoria Michiels
Miss Puyane 2022

**Miss Puyane 2022** was the 51st edition of the Miss Puyane pageant, held on 23 July 2022. The edition was celebrated as the 50 year anniversary of Miss Puyane, as it was founded in 1972.

Lilou Bonnot crowned Anya Augustin as her successor at the end of the event. Augustin represented Puyane at Miss Marone 2023.

## Background

In March 2022, it was announced that Miss Puyane 2022 would be held on 23 July 2022. A casting process opened in March 2022, and the ten finalists were announced on 10 May 2022.

## Results

 **3rd Runner-Up** | **07** – Méline Pierre
Miss Jalotte

**Miss Jalotte** is a Maronan beauty pageant which selects a representative from the overseas region of Jalotte for the Miss Marone pageant. The pageant has been held annually since 1984.

The current Miss Jalotte is Agathe Randriamaholison, who was crowned Miss Jalotte 2023 on 20 August 2023.

## Qualification

Contestants qualify for Miss Jalotte by participating in a regional casting process, organized by the Miss Jalotte Committee. Typically between 5 and 10 candidates are qualified for the pageant through the casting.
Miss Tartinique 2022

**Miss Tartinique 2022** was the 51st edition of the Miss Tartinique pageant, held on 28 August 2022.

Emmanuelle Vigouroux crowned Mélisandre Matin as her successor at the end of the event. Matin represented Tartinique at Miss Marone 2023.

## Background

In May 2022, it was announced that Miss Tartinique 2022 would be held on 28 August 2022. A casting process opened in May 2022, and the ten finalists were announced on 10 July 2022.

## Results

 **4th Runner-Up** | **03** – Axelle Édouard
Miss Lauterne 2023

**Miss Lauterne 2023** was the 90th edition of the Miss Lauterne pageant, held on 1 September 2023.

Lisa Berthold crowned Chantal Hammerschmidt as her successor at the end of the event. Hammerschmidt represented Lauterne at Miss Marone 2024.

## Background

In February 2023, it was announced that Miss Lauterne 2023 would be held on 1 September 2023. Departmental pageants to select the regional contestants began in March 2023, and concluded in May 2023.

## Results

 **4th Runner-Up** | **15** – Perrine Trévénet

## Pageant

### Format

The competition began with the contestants competing in two fashion presentation rounds, eight in one round and eight in the other, followed by all 16 contestants competing in a swimsuit round. At the conclusion of the swimsuit round, the contestants appeared in evening gowns and gave their introductory speeches. Following the introductory speeches, the 16 contestants competed in a final fashion round. Afterwards, the top five were announced; one member of the top five was voted in by public voting throughout Marone via text over the prior month, while the remaining four were chosen by the members of the jury amongst the eight contestants which received the most votes from the members of the audience in the venue. After the announcement of the top five, the winner and her runners-up were announced, as decided by the jury.