Lauriane Sallin has been crowned Miss Switzerland 2016  after being elected during a ceremony held at the Basel’s Musical Theater on November 7, 2015 in Basel, northern Switzerland.

At the same event, Chiara from Valais Grief adjudged first runner-up while, Monika Buser from Basel was titled second runner up. Miss Switzerland 2014 Laetitia Guarino passed on her crown and reign to Lauriane Sallin.

Beautiful dark-haired Sallin, who is blessed with deep brown eyes and a pretty smile, managed to win hearts of the audiences and the judges and clinched the coveted crown after defeating 11 other contestants. For the first time, the Swiss lady has been chosen exclusively by the audience. So far, the voice of the jury counted respectively to half. The motto of the contest was: “beauty and heart go together”.

Art is a passion for her, whether it’s drawing, writing or exploring in fashion… she loves all forms of art.  Lauriane is fascinated by the expression of human creativity in every phenomenon. She studied French and Art History and during the weekend she works in a boutique for her aunt.

Sallin has become the ambassador for the Core Lina Foundation and works actively for children who are suffering from heart disease. After crowning, she received a contract with an annual salary of CHF 120,000 from the Miss Switzerland organization. She was also awarded with some exciting perks from L'Oréal Switzerland, which includes Makeup and complete hair and skin care products for one year.

According to the Miss Switzerland organization, the 22- year-old says, she wants to use her title to help affected people. “I hope I may work for children with heart disease,” she said before the announcement of the final result.

The pretty brunette hails from Belfaux FR. She explained that she was always eager to learn new things. Sallin grew up in a joint family and stays with her family currently. She went through a severe crisis in 2015, when her sister died after a battle with cancer.

The most beautiful woman of Switzerland has been announced, and she is a stunner. What do you think?