At 61, Sophie Davant continues to have a thriving career in the media. Starring in the show dedicated to animals, “In good company” on France 3, William Leymergie's partner is preparing to present the Telethon once again.
In the columns of “Tele Magazine”she explains why this annual event is so important to her. The opportunity to reveal thata family member is affected by a genetic disease…
A career
With her warm smile, her professionalism and her charisma, Sophie Davant was able to conquer the hearts of the public and establish herself as an essential presenter. Since its beginnings in the 1980s, it has gone through several eras, multiplying broadcasts and adapting to changes in the audiovisual landscape.
The native of Bordeaux has also worked within the France Télévisions group since the 1990s and is today considered to be an emblematic figure of the France 2 channel, where she hosts several popular shows.
The pretty blonde is renowned for her ease in dealing with sensitive subjects, such as family relationships, love or personal difficulties, which largely contributes to her success and her image as a trusted figure.
She has participated in several charity shows and supported various social causes. His commitment was manifested, for example, through his participation in fundraising or his involvement in projects for children and education. It was therefore quite natural that the reins of the Telethon were entrusted to him several years ago.
Sophie Davant's surprising revelations about the disease
In an interview with Télé Magazine, the host made some surprising revelations this week. As the Telethon approaches, a show that she will present again, Sophie Davant talks about the color of the event this year: “It is above all a great victory over Duchenne muscular dystrophy, the emblematic disease of the Telethon for which it was created. There is a first success of gene therapy concerning Sacha, who is 8 years old and who regains the strength of his movements “.
She is then asked what motivates her to present the show every year. The pretty sixty-year-old then responds: “I have the impression of being useful, of putting myself at the service of a cause that concerns everyone. I have a niece whose daughter was affected by a genetic disease. I have never spoken about it until then. I also like to throw a party for these children. It's a chance that we take an interest in them once a year, and that the outlook on them changes..
