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Portrait · Province of Hainaut, Belgium
Isaline
She got in on a Golden Ticket and had her doubts. She leaves La Panne as first runner-up in Miss Hainaut, with her whole family watching.
Text The info-shooting editorial team
Photos Eric ’t Kindt · photos supplied by Isaline Dubois
Based on interviews published by info-lux.com in August and September 2026
Isaline Dubois was 22 when info-lux.com met her, in August 2026. A contestant for the Miss Hainaut title, she did not go through the usual Miss Belgique 2027 selection.
Her title of first runner-up to Miss Enghien earned her a Golden Ticket, qualifying her directly for the provincial pageant. She received it with a mix of surprise, joy and emotion, as recognition of her commitment.
Sunny, say those closest
Those close to her describe her as sunny, genuine and kind. She likes to create a positive atmosphere and to listen to others.
She describes herself as sincere, someone who values simple, honest relationships.
A dream for children
The greatest dream goes beyond the pageant: that every child, whatever their disability, can grow up feeling fully accepted and able to achieve their dreams.
If her participation can, in its own way, change how people see things, she feels she will already have achieved something precious: proving to these children that anything is possible.
Doubts before taking the plunge
Before taking the plunge, Isaline had doubts. “I asked myself a lot of questions,” she admits in September 2026. Looking back, she has no regrets.
I realise now that I’d have been wrong to let those doubts stop me. This adventure has helped me push past some of the limits I’d set myself and grow more confident.
Isaline Dubois, September 2026
Don’t wait until you feel 100% ready. Sometimes you just have to dare to take the first step.
Isaline Dubois, September 2026
A timeless moment
On Saturday 19 September 2026, in La Panne, Isaline Dubois is named first runner-up to Miss Hainaut. She didn’t see it coming.
Honestly, I really didn't expect it (…) it was like a moment outside of time.
Isaline Dubois, September 2026
“There was so much emotion: surprise, joy, but also a lot of pride,” she says.
In the audience, the whole clan: grandparents, parents, brother and sister, her boyfriend and his family. “When I saw my family and loved ones in the audience, I really realised what I had just lived through.”
At such a stressful and important moment, knowing the people you love are there gives you incredible strength.
Isaline Dubois, September 2026
Next step: the Miss Belgique 2027 national final.
Isaline in the media
Contestant portrait, feature, winner interview: her articles from 2026, oldest to most recent.
· info-lux.com
Isaline Dubois, 22, Miss Hainaut 2027 contestant: recognition for her journey
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, which explains the Golden Ticket route through her story.
· info-lux.com
Isaline Dubois, First Runner-up Miss Hainaut 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.
Isaline’s gallery
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2026 · Miss Hainaut contestant
19 September 2026 · Pageant night, in La Panne
Model profile: Isaline Dubois 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.
