Cindy Fabre

Fabre's pageant career began in 2004 when she was elected Miss Normandie. She then won the Miss France 2005 crown, becoming the 75th Miss France, succeeding Laetitia Bléger. In March 2005, she represented France at Miss Europe, where she placed as 2nd runner-up. Later that year, she competed in both Miss Universe 2005 in Bangkok, Thailand, and Miss World 2005, though she did not place in either contest; those pageants were won by Natalie Glebova of Canada and Unnur Birna Vilhjálmsdóttir of Iceland, respectively. She stands out as the first Black woman to hold the Miss France title.

After her reign, Fabre transitioned into television hosting. She also took on a significant role in August 2022 when she was announced as the national director of Miss France, succeeding Sylvie Tellier, who had held the position since 2007. In her personal life, she announced her first pregnancy in July 2012 and gave birth to a son, Elio, on 15 November 2012. With her companion Jean-Marc, she once ran the restaurant La Fabrik in Cannes. In 2024, she married Sylvain Camos, born in 1972. Throughout her career, she has amassed 89k followers on Instagram, reflecting her enduring public presence. Fabre's journey from small-town pageants to leading one of the world's most prestigious beauty competitions highlights her resilience and multifaceted career in the entertainment and beauty industries.