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Cécile
Sales assistant in Luxembourg, photo model and second runner-up: at 26, Cécile Ponzellini took on the pageant as a challenge, and rose to it.
Text The info-shooting editorial team
Photos Michel Fouarge · 2 la X Photographie and others (see the gallery)
Based on articles published by info-lux.com in January and February 2025
Cécile Ponzellini is 26 in January 2025. She lives in Thionville, works in Luxembourg and has a passion for model photography.
My name is Cécile, I’m 26, I live in Thionville and I work as a sales assistant in a bakery and patisserie at Hoffmann in Luxembourg.
Cécile Ponzellini, January 2025
Contestant no. 5 in Miss Élégance Nationale Lorraine 2025, she sees it as an extension of her passion: a love of discovery, of opportunities and above all of meeting people.
A taste for a challenge
What made up her mind: a love of challenges, the urge to push her limits and to live an experience she had never known. She describes herself as kind and optimistic, and is keen to share her good mood.
Stress, she says, makes her more productive. Not being in control of everything helps her grow stronger.
Action is the best cure for fear. Believe in yourself, and go for it!
The phrase Cécile Ponzellini repeats to herself, quoted in her portrait (January 2025)
This phrase helps her push her limits every day. She also thinks of some of her friends, who have potential but hesitate to take the plunge for fear of being judged.
Born in the Moselle
Born in the département, she has lived there all her life. Representing Moselle would make her proud. She loves its varied landscapes, rural and urban alike, and recommends the Musée de la Cour d’Or in Metz and the Sainte-Croix wildlife park.
Her family and friends support her and are happy to see her take part.
Walking the runway for a cause
Shortly before the contest, Cécile walked the catwalk in Differdange, Luxembourg, at a Pink October charity event for women affected by breast cancer. The cause is close to her heart: the disease has affected several of her loved ones.
She also wants to help charity projects tackling social exclusion, an injustice close to her heart. Style-wise, it's minimalism: a taste for clean lines that matches her perfectionist streak.
Second runner-up
On 18 January 2025, at the château de Nilvange, the eight contestants parade in evening gowns, swimsuits and wedding dresses. The info-lux.com report notes that, despite her nerves, she showed great poise on the runway. It adds that she will support children’s causes through a charity.
Carla Mastrorillo is crowned Miss Élégance Nationale Lorraine 2025, with Noa Hamama as first runner-up and Cécile Ponzellini as second runner-up.
Cécile in the media
Three features on info-lux.com, from oldest to most recent.
· info-lux.com
Lorraine > Miss Élégance Nationale
The first rehearsals in Nilvange and the presentation of the contestants. Portraits by Michel Fouarge.
· info-lux.com
Thionville > Miss > Cécile Ponzellini
Her profile as contestant no. 5, by Teddy Clausse.
· info-lux.com
Nilvange > Miss Élégance Nationale Lorraine 2025
Report on the 18 January 2025 pageant: Cécile Ponzellini second runner-up. Photos by 2 la X Photographie.
Cécile’s gallery
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January 2025 · Official portraits and the pageant
Before the pageant · Her photo shoots
Her model profile: Cécile on info-shooting. To offer her a photo shoot or casting, write to the editorial team, who will pass it on.
On info-lux.com (in French): Thionville > Miss > Cécile Ponzellini (January 2025) and the articles in the strip above.
Sources: portrait published by info-lux.com on 9 January 2025; info-lux.com articles of 6 January and 20 February 2025. Each photo is credited in its caption.
