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Elisa
She wanted to test her limits, mentally as well as physically. After long months of preparation, she is Miss Bruxelles and has found her path.
Text The info-shooting editorial team
Photos Eric ’t Kindt · photos supplied by Elisa
Based on interviews published by info-lux.com in August and September 2026
Elisa was 19 when info-lux.com met her in August 2026. A candidate for the Miss Bruxelles title, she sees the pageant as a personal challenge.
She wants to test her limits, mentally as well as physically – discipline, cardio, catwalk – and see how far her determination can take her. Beyond the competition, she wants to prove to herself that she can succeed at anything she sets out to do.
Learning to love herself
The value she holds most dear: personal fulfilment and self-confidence. For her, a woman's finest quality is learning to love herself, take care of herself and move forward with confidence.
She also sees the adventure as a chance to build real bonds with other inspiring women.
A hands-on Miss
In August 2026, she knows what she would do with the title: put it to work for her town. Get involved with local associations, inspire women to be confident and persevere, and showcase her diversity on social media.
And above all to be, in her words, “an approachable Miss who is out and about”, meeting the people of Brussels. Holding the title would make her immensely proud and would be the start of a great project.
Long-term preparation
On Saturday 19 September 2026, in La Panne, Elisa is crowned Miss Bruxelles. She had been preparing for it for a long time.
I had been training for this moment for a very long time.
Elisa, September 2026
Early mornings, workouts, catwalk training, an active presence on social media: nothing was left to chance. “Visibility was key for me, so I gave absolutely everything to be ready on the day.”
The announcement of the results remains the most intense moment of her evening: “After putting in so much work, you hope with all your heart to hear your name, but the uncertainty is there (…) the suspense was total.”
Drawing on inner strength
What surprised me most was my own mental strength. I found such determination in myself that nothing could stop me any more.
Elisa, September 2026
I got up every morning telling myself that failure wasn’t an option, because I want to change my life and this path is made for me.
Elisa, September 2026
Miss Belgique even revealed her calling. With a passion for the stage and the media, she has since gone on to study communications.
I’ve found my path, and that’s the greatest gift this adventure has given me.
Elisa, September 2026
Partners
For her Miss Belgique 2027 adventure, Elisa is supported by several partners, including Atelier E&C and the jeweller Uniglo Diamonds. Next step: the national final of Miss Belgique 2027.
Elisa in the media
Contestant portrait, feature, winner interview: her articles from 2026, oldest to most recent.
· info-lux.com
Elisa, 19, Miss Bruxelles 2027 contestant: pushing her limits to prove herself
Her contestant profile, as told to Noémie Martin.
· info-lux.com
Miss Belgique 2027: the 15 contestants from Wallonia and Brussels, province by province
The feature on the contestants, with Eric ’t Kindt’s official portraits.
· info-lux.com
Elisa crowned Miss Bruxelles 2027
The interview after the final on 19 September in La Panne.
· info-lux.com
Miss Belgique 2027: the winners of the provincial pageants in La Panne
The results province by province and interviews with ten winners.
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Miss Belgique 2027: the night in La Panne, as told by five winners
Behind the scenes of the pageant, including her preparation and her calling.
Elisa’s gallery
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2026 · Miss Bruxelles candidate
2026 · Miss Bruxelles
Model profile: Elisa on info-shooting. To propose a photo shoot or casting, write to the editorial team, who will pass it on.
Photographer for the official portrait: Eric ’t Kindt’s portfolio.
On info-lux.com (in French): her contestant profile (August 2026) and her post-pageant interview (September 2026).
Sources: portrait and interview by Noémie Martin for info-lux.com (August and September 2026); contestants’ feature and provincial-round results published by info-lux.com. Each photo is credited in its caption.
