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Nina
Psychology, criminology, victimology: a student who dreams of becoming a psychologist and never lost her taste for the sash. Three pageants in two years, and the Miss Moselle crown.
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Photos Michael Deratte · Sweet Butterfly Photography · Chocographe · Alain Click
Based on articles published by info-lux.com from 2023 to 2025
Metz is the city closest to her heart: where she was born, grew up and blossomed. In December 2024, Nina Damblant is 24 and returns to the Miss Moselle contest, keen to win the sash.
She already knows pageants. On 7 October 2023, at the Arsenal in Toul, she was a finalist in Miss Lorraine 2023 and finished first runner-up, behind Angéline Aron-Clauss.
Time to grow up
Since her first steps in the world of pageants a few years earlier, she has never lost the wish to return to the stage. She believes it takes time to mature before you can meet the demands of the title.
Academically, she earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology, followed by a university diploma in criminology and victimology and a master’s in forensic medicine, criminalistics and victimology. During her studies she worked for six years in a restaurant, rising to a managerial post.
At the start of the 2024 school year, she became a teaching assistant, without giving up on her goal: becoming a psychologist.
A cause championed all the way to her master’s
If I became Miss, I would like to support the cause of women who are victims of domestic violence, which I championed in my Master’s thesis defence.
Nina Damblant, December 2024
To represent the Moselle, she is focusing on heritage: Saint-Étienne Cathedral, the Centre Pompidou-Metz, Place Saint-Louis, Place d’Armes and Château de Malbrouck. For her, the département’s beauty lies in the variety of its landscapes, nature, history and architecture.
Simple but chic
Passionate about fashion and beauty, Nina loves getting ready for every occasion. She describes her style as simple but chic: often jeans and heels.
To handle the stress of the competition, she does sport, goes over the show and practises her catwalk. The qualities of a Miss? Kindness, maturity, authenticity, being a good listener, open-mindedness and elegance.
Don’t hesitate, go for it! This adventure is full of surprises and extraordinary encounters.
Nina Damblant, to young women who are hesitating (2024)
Miss Moselle 2025
On 21 December 2024, at the B’est shopping centre in Farébersviller, Nina wears number 9 among eleven contestants. After an hour and a half of competition, she is crowned Miss Moselle 2025, moved to tears, and succeeds Amélia Bur. Aurélia Karleskind is her first runner-up and Anaïs Arnould Mousty her second.
If I became Miss Moselle 2025, my dream would be to win the Miss Lorraine 2025 crown and take part in Miss France 2026.
Nina Damblant, December 2024
Second runner-up in Miss Lorraine 2025
On 11 October 2025, at Amnéville Zoo, she represents Moselle at Miss Lorraine 2025, contestant no. 3 of sixteen. Camille L’Étang wins the title; Nina Damblant finishes second runner-up, behind Estelle Heine.
Nina in the media
Three pageants and a portrait: appearances on info-lux.com (in French), from oldest to newest.
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Toul > Arsenal > Miss Lorraine 2023
Report on the 7 October 2023 pageant: Nina Damblant first runner-up.
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Metz > Miss > Nina Damblant
Her portrait as contestant no. 9 for Miss Moselle 2025, by Teddy Clausse.
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Farébersviller > Miss Moselle 2025 pageant
Report on the 21 December 2024 pageant: Nina Damblant crowned Miss Moselle 2025.
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Zoo d’Amnéville > Miss Lorraine > Photo report 2025
Report on the election: Nina second runner-up. Photos by Alain Click.
Nina’s gallery
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2024 · Contestant portraits
2024 · Miss Moselle 2025 pageant
2025 · Miss Lorraine 2025
Model profile: Nina 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): Metz > Miss > Nina Damblant (December 2024) and the articles in the strip above. Photographers: Sweet Butterfly Photography, Alain Click.
Sources: portrait published by info-lux.com on 5 December 2024 (text by Teddy Clausse); info-lux.com reports on Miss Lorraine 2023, Miss Moselle 2025 and Miss Lorraine 2025. Each photo is credited in its caption.
