Meet the Newly Crowned Miss Universe, France’s Iris Mittenaere

Take a look at some of the pageant’s hottest contestants.

Maxim Staff

Jan 30, 2017

Say “bonjour” to the recently crowned Miss Universe 2017, Miss France Iris Mittenaere.

Un million de baisers depuis les Philippines 💋 maillot: @orza_luxury_swimwear_paris photo : @cerfwill #missfrance #france #missuniverse #universe #roadtomissuniverse #gold #swimsuit #confidentlybeautiful #philippines

A photo posted by Iris Mittenaere Officiel (@irismittenaeremf) on Jan 17, 2017 at 9:29pm PST

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The stunning Parisian received the world’s highest pageantry honors last night, with competitors Miss Haiti Raquel Pelissier and Miss Colombia Andrea Tovar taking the contest’s first and second runner-up positions, respectively.

This moment … thank you @piawurtzbach ❤️ You are an amazing woman … thank you for everything ❤️

A photo posted by Iris Mittenaere Officiel (@irismittenaeremf) on Jan 30, 2017 at 12:24am PST

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Mittenaire, a 24-year-old dentistry student from Northern France, plans to use her new Miss Universe status to campaign for dental and oral hygiene on a global scale.

Bel été à tous ! ☀️🌴❤️ #missfrance #summer #sun @croisieresdefrance @ripcurl_europe @ripcurl_women photo par le meilleur @w.stag

A photo posted by Iris Mittenaere Officiel (@irismittenaeremf) on Aug 2, 2016 at 8:59am PDT

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We aren’t sure exactly sure of the judge’s criteria, but given Mittenaire’s alluring eyes and all-around gorgeous looks, we think she makes a wonderful successor to past Miss Universe winners.

That said, there was an abundance of head-turning semifinalists to choose from. Check them out in the gallery above.