Hinarani de Longeaux

Hinarani De Longeaux worked as a model in France and executive assistant in an online travel agency.[1]

Hinarani De Longeaux, was crowned Miss Tahiti on Saturday 22 June 2012 in Papeete, Tahiti. Prior to winning, Hinarani was the candidate that has been chosen by the public in order to be one of the four finalists of Miss Tahiti. During the show, the question she had to answer was "What does beauty represent for you?" Her answer was "Tastes and color cannot be debated, beauty is present in the eye of the beholder, it's a subjectivity issue. As the former first lady, Eleanor Roosevelt, said, future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams and tonight I want to believe in mine. The one who'll get the crown will beautifully finish the evening." [2] This title allowed her to participate in the Miss France competition which was held on December 8 in Limoges. Her first runner-up, Ariirau Sandras competed in Miss International 2012. Second runner-up is Ina Pater and Miss Heiva is Vaea Terorohauepa.[3]

Hinarani de Longeaux was elected Miss Tahiti, then crowned 1st runner up to Miss France 2013 on 8 December 2012 in Limoges.[4]

Even though the crowd made it clear that she was the favourite, she did not get the crown, and became Marine Lorphelin, Miss Burgundy's first runner up, who obtained more than 41% of the votes from the spectators. This title allowed her to participate at Miss Universe 2013, where she didn't get a placement.[5]

After the Miss France show, she fulfilled her duties as first runner up by assisting in regional pageants and events, for the moment she's living in Paris.[6]

Hinarani later replaced Marine Lorphelin as France's representative at Miss Universe 2013. Hinarani was appointed as Miss Universe France 2013 due to Miss France, Marine Lorphelin being unable to participate in Miss Universe due to a busy schedule (Preparations for Miss France 2014 and Miss Universe 2013 were at the same time). Miss France 2014 was held in December.

De Longeaux represented France at Miss Universe 2013. Although considered a favourite, she failed to place in the semifinals, ending France's four-year streak of consecutive placements in Miss Universe, from 2009 through 2012.

• Official Miss France website

Awards and achievements
Preceded by Marie Payet	Miss Universe France 2013	Succeeded by Camille Cerf
Preceded by Mathilde Couly	Miss France 1st Runner-Up 2013	Succeeded by Mehiata Riaria
Preceded by Rauata Temauri	Miss Tahiti 2012	Succeeded by Mehiata Riaria