How a communications student from Guadeloupe rose to become Miss France 2023
In short: Before she was crowned one of France's most celebrated beauty queens, Indira Ampiot was preparing for a career in visual advertising. Her rapid ascent from local titles to the international stage is a remarkable story of talent and precision.
Born on 19 September 2004, in Basse-Terre, Indira Ampiot entered the pageant circuit with significant momentum. Her family has a history with the competition; her mother, Béatrice Téjou, previously held the title of Miss Basse-Terre in 1998 and was the first runner-up for Miss Guadeloupe that same year. Ampiot's own journey began in January 2022 when she won Miss Basse-Terre, a victory that propelled her to win Miss Guadeloupe in July 2022. Her lineage in the pageant world is notable, as she is also the niece of the professional footballer Frédéric Tejou. Her father, Didier Ampiot, manages a marketing and communications firm.
Her victory at the Miss France 2023 pageant, held on 17 December 2022 in Châteauroux, was marked by an extraordinary performance. Ampiot was a media favorite and achieved the maximum possible scores from both the jury and the French public during both the top fifteen and top five rounds. By winning, she became only the fourth woman from Guadeloupe to hold the Miss France title, succeeding Diane Leyre. The transition of the title occurred on 19 July 2023, when she passed her Guadeloupe crown to Jalylane Maës. Her official reign concluded on 16 December 2023, when she crowned Eve Gilles.
The rewards of her reign were substantial, including a year-long stay in a luxury Paris apartment and a monthly salary comparable to a senior executive in France. Beyond the national stage, Ampiot has represented France internationally. In 2024, she reached the top 30 at Miss Universe. Looking ahead, she is set to compete in Miss World 2026, where she has already demonstrated her skill by winning the Top Model Challenge for Europe, advancing through the top 40 and top 20 rounds. During her 2024 international appearance, she was notably in a relationship with the French footballer Mathys Tel. Her academic background includes earning her baccalauréat with honors in 2022.
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