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Camélia
The accent, the humour and the warmth of the Cité ardente: at 26, she carried Liège's colours all the way to the Miss Belgique 2026 final.
Text The info-shooting editorial team
Photos Maxime Carlier
Based on the article published by info-lux.com in February 2026
Camélia Martinez has loved Miss Belgique since childhood. In February 2026, aged 26, she heads for the national final with a mix of excitement and melancholy.
After several years of commitment, this final marks both a culmination and the turning of a page. She is preparing for it seriously and with a clear head.
From Liège, first and foremost
Camélia is proud of her Liège roots. Her accent, her humour and her warmth reflect the identity of the “Cité ardente” (Liège's nickname), and since her election many have described her as a natural ambassador for the city.
She takes on the role naturally, close to the public and attentive to every exchange. For her, representing Liège goes beyond a pageant.
On the ground
Throughout her preparation, she stepped up her visibility: local events, handing out flyers, meetings in restaurants, cultural events.
The aim: to bring the Walloon public closer to Miss Belgique, a pageant sometimes seen as remote, to build connections and make people want to follow the story.
Human resources and bailiffs
Away from the sash, Camélia has a professional career. With a master’s degree in human resources, she works in 2026 for a large firm of bailiffs in Belgium.
The experience taught her discipline, communication and how to represent others. She said she was ready to change career direction if she won the national crown.
A story of resilience
Her story is also that of a survivor. A victim of violence in childhood, then placed with a foster family, she had to rebuild everything. Her passion for the pageant was born when she discovered Miss Belgique on television.
As patron of a shelter in Brussels, she carries a message of hope and perseverance: with support and confidence, anything is still possible.
The end of a chapter
She experiences this final surrounded by her loved ones. She sees it as the end of one chapter and an opening onto the future, whether or not she wins the crown.
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Photographer: Maxime Carlier’s portfolio.
Sources: portrait published by info-lux.com on 10 February 2026: Miss Liège 2026 > Camélia Martinez. Each photo is credited in its caption.
