“Always made fun of for my size, it hardened me”

Elected on October 12 in Amnéville in Moselle, Assia Roosz-Tomenti is 25 years old and wears the sash of Miss Lorraine 2024. She is preparing today for the election of Miss France 2025 which will be held on December 14 at Futuroscope, in Poitiers.

Give a few words about it?
I was born in Nancy in 1999 and when I was 3 years old my family moved to Île-de-France. A few years ago, I returned to Lorraine.

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What were you doing before participating in the competition?
Before participating in the competition, I was already in active life, I was working. On the one hand as a real estate agent in Luxembourg but also as manager of my personal service structure.

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A strong personal story to tell us?
Having made the decision to leave the Paris region where I grew up to embark on an adventure in my native land which is Lorraine.

When and why did you decide to submit your candidacy for the regional election?
I decided to register for the regional in February 2024. I passed the casting and was selected for the rest. I first won the sash of 1st Runner-up in the department (Meurthe-et-Moselle), which allowed me to qualify for the next stage which is the election of Miss Lorraine. It was my first attempt.

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Did you have any doubts before starting out?
I took this adventure as an experience, I had no doubts. On the other hand, I took the time to think about whether this adventure could suit me, whether I could fulfill my role as Miss Lorraine and potentially Miss France.

Does everyone around you support you?
I was able to observe a great mobilization from my loved ones, but also from people I met during exchanges in my daily life. They never doubted me. I thank them, because this support gives me strength that they cannot imagine.

What do you say to those who consider the competition outdated or even misogynistic?
The Miss France competition is not outdated, the figures and the attractiveness it generates in the press bear witness to this. Women are put in the spotlight and sublimated to shine. This competition highlights women, it allows us to highlight beautiful values ​​and defend causes that result from a life journey that is specific to us. What could be more beautiful?

What do you think of the evolution of the Miss France competition?
The opening of the competition allowed me to register. In fact, I wanted to introduce myself on my 25th birthday; a few years ago it would have been impossible for me. I think it is necessary to change things with the times, especially Miss France, not having done so would have represented a risk for the future of the competition.

What particular cause do you want to defend?
I want to advocate for invisible mental illnesses such as depression.

How do you handle the sudden notoriety that could fall on you on December 14?
The Miss Lorraine committee prepares me mentally. The collection of testimonies from former Miss Lorraine who participated allows me to understand this sudden notoriety. It must also be said that the stages I went through got me into the swing of things. Going from the casting to the departmental then to the regional and now the national, it is excellent preparation.

I only let go of jokes with those close to me

Assia Roosz-Tomenti, Miss Lorraine 2024

Does seeing Eve Gilles face harassment on social media worry you?
I have been made fun of about my size all my life (1,86 m NDLR). These events have hardened me, I am now armed and prepared to face possible harassment. Ève Gilles was remarkable in her management of the hatred towards her. She knew how not to let anything show during her adventure, to live it for herself and above all she didn't give up.

A childhood memory strongly linked to Miss France?
I remember watching Miss France with my family, admiring the elegance and eloquence of these courageous women who dare to tread the Miss France stage.

Which Miss France made an impression on you and why?
Diane Leyre because of her extroverted and outgoing personality, as well as her career after Miss France.

A mentor or someone who has influenced you throughout your life?
My mother is my mentor, she shows incredible strength on a daily basis, we have faced a lot of difficulties, I have never seen her weaken. She is remarkable and incredible.

The trait of your character that you like to highlight?
I don't put my spontaneity on purpose, because it's part of me. I like this trait, this character, because it is authentic.

A hidden talent?
My humor is a hidden talent, because I only let loose when it comes to jokes with those close to me.

A book?
“The Four Toltec Agreements”, this book allowed me to learn and advance in my personal development. I find it enriching.

A song?
«LA FAME» by The Weeknd et Rosalia.

A film or a series?
I like the series “Suits”, Mike, the main character, is bold and successful in his career.

Your favorite hobby?
Enjoy my loved ones, nothing is more beautiful than the bonds we build with the people we love.

A guilty pleasure?
The honey goat financier, I have a passion for sweet and savory mixtures.

A fetish object?
My laptop allows me to work anywhere.

Are you willing to take heart?
Oui.

Your regional pride?
My regional pride is Justine Kamara, our Miss Lorraine 2016. Her beauty, her intelligence and her career make her an icon and an example of success for our region.