At the conclusion of the grand finale of Miss International France 2017 held at the Théâtre Pierre de Roubaix, Maëva Balan was crowned as Miss International France 2017. She will now represent France in the 57th edition of Miss International 2017 to be held on 14th November 2017 in Tokyo, Japan.
At the same event, Laura Deflandre was announced as the first runner-up and Eloïse Leman was declared as the second runner-up.
Maëva is currently studying at Cours Cochet-Delavène and completed architecture from National School of Architecture of Paris-La Villette. The beauty loves dancing and was also a former dancer at Dolls Dance Team Paris.
“I am infinitely happy, I don’t have words to express my happiness, and this is just like a dream for me.” This is what Maeva Balan said a few minutes after winning the title.
She bested sixteen other delegates to clinch the crown of Miss International France 2017. Miss International 2016 Kylie Verzosa helped Miss International France 2016 Khaoula Najine to crown the next country's representative for Miss International 2017 competition.