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Alessia
Signed up by her mum, she came to make friends and left La Panne with the Miss Hainaut second runner-up sash.
Text The info-shooting editorial team
Photo Eric ’t Kindt
Based on articles published by info-lux.com in August and September 2026
In August 2026, Alessia is 19 and is aiming for the Miss Hainaut title, one of the provincial heats of Miss Belgique 2027. She did not send in her application herself: her mum entered her.
Alessia was won over by the idea, with a simple motivation: making friends. Three of them flew the Hainaut flag that year: Alessia, Nina and Isaline Dubois.
Honesty above all
Interviewed by Noémie Martin, an info-lux.com contributor and former contestant, she puts one value above all others: honesty, along with respect for every contestant.
If the crown goes to her, she wants to use her profile for three causes: feminism, the fight against harassment and mental health.
Until midnight, in heels
The night before the election, Alessia stays with a contestant from another province. While the rest of the house sleeps, she rehearses her dance and catwalk until midnight, heels on.
On the day, there are still costume changes between each appearance on stage, at a run.
Having to run in heels to get changed between each appearance on stage, and running and heels don’t mix: I nearly fell down the backstage stairs!
Alessia, September 2026
Of the physically demanding preparation, what she remembers most is the group atmosphere.
The girls were all lovely. The committee people too; there was a fairly good atmosphere, especially for the dances, mealtimes and so on.
Alessia, September 2026
On 19 September 2026, in La Panne
The provincial heats of Miss Belgique 2027 take place on Saturday 19 September 2026 in La Panne, on the Belgian coast. For Hainaut, Isaline Dubois is crowned first runner-up and Alessia second runner-up.
I thought I was dreaming, because I really didn’t think I’d win a prize.
Alessia, September 2026
At first she wanted to make friends. When the result is announced, they are the ones she thinks of.
I was extremely excited, grateful and happy, because I knew I’d be able to continue the adventure with my friends. It was truly a moment out of time.
Alessia, September 2026
Her comments were gathered by Noémie Martin ten days after the evening, for the series of winners’ interviews published by info-lux.com on 29 September 2026. Next stage announced: the Miss Belgique 2027 national final.
Alessia in the media
Contestant portrait, feature, winner interview: her articles in 2026.
· info-lux.com
Alessia, 19, Miss Hainaut 2027 contestant: honesty above all
Her contestant profile, as told to Noémie Martin. Official portrait by Eric ’t Kindt.
· info-lux.com
Miss Belgique 2027: the 15 contestants from Wallonia and Brussels, province by province
The feature on the contestants, including the three from Hainaut.
· info-lux.com
Alessia, 2nd runner-up, Miss Hainaut 2027: “A moment out of time”
The interview after the final: rehearsals, backstage, the announcement.
· info-lux.com
Miss Belgique 2027: the winners of the provincial pageants in La Panne
Interviews with ten winners, province by province.
Her model profile: Alessia on info-shooting. To offer her a photo shoot or casting, write to the editorial team, who will pass it on.
Photographer: Eric ’t Kindt’s portfolio.
On info-shooting: the La Panne evening, told by five winners.
On info-lux.com (in French): her contestant portrait (August 2026) and her interview as second runner-up (September 2026).
Sources: contestant portrait published by info-lux.com on 10 August 2026 and interview of 29 September 2026, conducted by Noémie Martin; info-lux.com features from August and September 2026. Each photo is credited in its caption.
