Victoria Bain

**Victoria Jacqueline-Marie Bain** (born 28 January 2000) is a Maronan actress, model, and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Marone 2020. Bain had previously been crowned Miss Orille 2019 and Miss Val-du-Verne 2019, becoming the second woman from Val-du-Verne to be crowned Miss Marone. Bain represented Marone at Miss Parth 2021, where she placed as the second runner-up.

Bain later began an acting career in 2022, after appearing in the TF1 comedy-drama *The Life of a Teenager* (2022–present). In film, she has played supporting roles in *Juniper Blossom* (2022) and *The Death Wish* (2022).

## Early life and education

Bain was born on 28 January 2000 in Rouveret to parents Lucien (born 1971) and Yolande Bain (née *Le Lann*; born 1971). Her father worked in finance, while her mother was an accountant. Both of her parents were raised in Carandie, while she has Ditronian ancestry through her mother. Bain is the eldest of three children and only daughter; her brothers include Gaël (born 2003) and Thomas (born 2005).

When Bain was five years old, the family relocated from Rouveret to Gisy-en-Monne, where she was raised. Bain began her education in 2005, attending public primary school in Gisy-en-Monne. She graduated in 2012, and afterwards completed *collège* in 2015. Bain subsequently enrolled in a *lycée* to study a *lycée académique* program in natural sciences and mathematics, graduating in 2018. Following her graduation, Bain moved to Orebonne to enroll in the University of Orebonne, studying accounting. She took a break from her studies after winning Miss Marone 2020, and dropped out prior to completing her degree.

## Pageantry

### Miss Val-du-Verne 2019

Bain began her pageantry career in 2019, after registering to compete in Miss Orille 2019. The pageant was held in June 2019, where Bain went on to win the title. As Miss Orille, Bain was qualified to compete in Miss Val-du-Verne 2019.

Miss Val-du-Verne was held in October 2019, where Bain advanced into the top five and was crowned the winner. As Miss Val-du-Verne, Bain was qualified for Miss Marone 2020.

### Miss Marone 2020

Miss Marone was held on 14 December 2019 in Viersbourg. In the competition, Bain advanced from the initial pool of 30 contestants into the top twelve, and later entered the top five as well. After reaching the top five, Bain was declared the winner, being crowned by outgoing titleholder Vanessa Destine of Ambas, becoming the second woman representing Val-du-Verne to win the title.

As Miss Marone, Bain received tens of thousands of dollars worth of prizes and gifts on behalf of sponsors, and relocated to Delmas in order to fulfill her reign. As Miss Marone, Bain appeared as a contestant on the television series *Fort Malet*, worked as a model in various cities, and cohosted a weekly radio show on TM Radio. Bain represented Marone at Miss Parth 2021 in December 2021, and placed as the second runner-up.

## Acting career

During the final of Miss Marone 2021, Bain revealed that she had decided to pursue a career as an actress, and had been cast in an upcoming television series. In April 2021, Bain was confirmed to have joined the cast of the TF1 comedy-drama *The Life of a Teenager* in a supporting role. The series later debuted in January 2022.

In film, Bain made her debut in the coming-of-age drama *Juniper Blossom*, released in June 2022, where she played a supporting role. She later appeared in a supporting role in the techno-thriller *The Death Wish*, released in November 2022. Bain is slated to portray supporting roles in the films comedy *Welcome to the Jungle* and the teen comedy *Saint Mélissa*, both set for release in 2023.

## Personal life

Bain has resided in Delmas since 2019. She is fluent in Maronan and Ditrovian.

Since June 2022, Bain has been in a relationship with Maronan actor Émile Da Costa

## Filmography

*Main article: Victoria Bain filmography*