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Ilona
Nurse by day, Miss contestant since 2024: crowned Miss Semécourt, then voted Miss Coup de cœur by her fellow Miss Lorraine contestants, she wanted to keep the adventure going.
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Photos michael_d_photographie · Alain Click
Based on articles published by info-lux.com from October 2024 to January 2025
Ilona Parison was 24 when info-lux.com introduced her, in October 2024, as a Miss Lorraine contestant. A nurse, she earned her state nursing diploma in 2021 and went to school in and around Metz.
Born in Metz, she lived there until she was 2, when her family moved to Jouy-aux-Arches, the neighbouring village where she still lives.
A childhood dream
She has followed Miss pageants since she was a little girl. Watching Miss France on television is one of her fixtures of the year, and she keeps a close eye on her region’s delegation, Lorraine.
I picture myself in the place of all those young women you see at the pageants.
Ilona Parison, October 2024
Two months later, she explains what made her take the plunge: “I’ve always watched Miss France, and as I grew up I got interested in my regional pageant, even more so when I knew girls who were taking part. It showed me it was open to everyone, so I went for it!”
Miss Semécourt, then the stage at Amnéville
On 9 March 2024, at the Aushopping shopping centre in Semécourt, she is contestant no. 8 among twelve young women. At 23, she is crowned Miss Semécourt 2024, ahead of her two runners-up, Émilie Barchetta and Emma Florean.
This local title takes her straight to the regional pageant, without going through Miss Moselle. On 12 October 2024, in the “Tiger World” hall at Amnéville Zoo, she competes as no. 15 in Miss Lorraine 2024. Assia Roosz Tomenti is crowned. Ilona Parison leaves with the Miss Coup de cœur title, awarded by her fellow contestants.
Honestly, I didn't expect it at all! So I was pleasantly surprised! For me, this title ultimately stands for inner beauty, and it suits me well, as it champions values and human relationships.
Ilona Parison, December 2024
From the evening, what she remembers most is the election itself: “It was incredible! I'm so nostalgic because it went by so fast, I want to relive it again and again.”
A competition, without crushing anyone
She describes herself as “very caring, open, sociable, a good listener and kind”. For her, helping each other matters as much as the rankings.
It is a contest, of course, so “a competition”, but above all it is a human adventure, and we mustn’t forget that.
Ilona Parison, December 2024
She has a word for the team that looks after the contestants: “We mustn't forget they're volunteers who do this on top of their day jobs.” As Miss Coup de cœur, she wants to support the new contestants and be “a bit like their big sister”.
A cause, a style
The cause she champions in 2024 is emotional, psychological and mental abuse, which she considers as serious as physical violence and often overlooked. In December 2024, her message is about self-acceptance.
I’d tell them to love themselves as they are! Nobody is perfect, everyone has their flaws and qualities, and that’s precisely what makes us unique.
Ilona Parison, December 2024
Up early for work, she spends most days without make-up and feels comfortable that way. She describes her style as classy, elegant and natural. Travel remains her first passion; the one she discovered through the Miss pageants is photo shoots.
Back on the podium: Miss Moselle 2025
In December 2024, she tells info-lux.com exclusively that she is entering Miss Moselle 2025. She had not taken part in the departmental pageant, as her local title took her straight to the regional one, and she is keen to “win this departmental title”.
On 21 December 2024, at the B’est shopping centre in Farébersviller, she is contestant no. 10, aged 24, among eleven young women. The crown goes to Nina Damblant. She was already talking about the support that carries her in October 2024.
Oh yes! And how: I get a lot of support, even from people I don’t know or barely used to talk to.
Ilona Parison, October 2024
Ilona in the media
Her Miss Semécourt title, two regional and departmental pageants, an interview: her articles on info-lux.com, from oldest to newest.
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Aushopping Semécourt > Miss Semécourt 2024 pageant
Report on the 9 March 2024 pageant: Ilona Parison crowned Miss Semécourt. Photos by Teddy Binda Photography.
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Moselle > Miss > Ilona Parison
Her contestant profile for Miss Lorraine 2024, by Teddy Clausse. Photos by michael_d_photographie.
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Amnéville > Miss Lorraine 2024
The pageant at Amnéville Zoo: Ilona Parison, Miss Coup de cœur. Photos by Alain Click.
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Amnéville > Interview > Ilona Parison
The interview with Miss Coup de cœur, in which she announces she is running for Miss Moselle 2025.
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Jouy-aux-Arches > Miss > Ilona Parison
Her profile as contestant no. 10 for Miss Moselle 2025. Photos by michael_d_photographie.
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Farébersviller > Miss Moselle 2025 pageant
Report on the 21 December 2024 pageant and an introduction to the eleven contestants.
Ilona’s gallery
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2024 · Portrait of a Miss Lorraine contestant
2024 · On the Miss Lorraine stage, in Amnéville
2024 · Portrait of a Miss Moselle 2025 contestant
Model profile: Ilona Parison on info-shooting. To propose a photo shoot or casting, write to the editorial team, who will pass it on.
On info-lux.com (in French): Amnéville > Interview > Ilona Parison (December 2024) and the articles in the timeline above. Stage photos by Alain Click.
Sources: portraits and interview published by info-lux.com in October and December 2024 (texts by Teddy Clausse); accounts of the Miss Semécourt 2024, Miss Lorraine 2024 and Miss Moselle 2025 pageants. Each photo is credited in its caption.
