Marine Lorphelin has a net worth of $1.5 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. The French model and beauty pageant winner built it first as Miss France 2013 and first runner-up at Miss World 2013 — then, unusually, by qualifying as a doctor while her public career continued.
Quick Facts
| Born | 16 March 1993, Mâcon, Burgundy, France |
| Pageantry | Miss Burgundy 2012; Miss France 2013; Miss World 2013 first runner-up |
| Career | Model; qualified doctor (general medicine, 2019) |
| Partner | Christophe Malmezac, dental surgeon |
| Net worth | $1.5 million (Celebrity Net Worth) |
Early Life
Marine Lorphelin was born on 16 March 1993 in Mâcon, Burgundy, and grew up in a family that valued education. Before entering the pageant world, she was already pursuing pre-medical studies, and she remained committed to maintaining her academic trajectory alongside pageant responsibilities — unlike many contestants who put education on hold.
Career
Lorphelin’s pageant journey began when she won Miss Burgundy 2012, qualifying for the national competition. On 8 December 2012, at just 19, she was crowned Miss France 2013. She then represented France at Miss World 2013 in Bali, Indonesia, finishing first runner-up among 126 contestants — one of France’s best placements in the competition’s history — and winning the “Beauty with a Purpose” continental title for Europe.
Remarkably, throughout her reign as Miss France she continued her medical studies, often studying between public appearances. After completing her Miss France duties she returned to her studies with renewed focus, progressing through the French medical education system, and in 2019 achieved her goal of becoming a qualified doctor specialising in general medicine. Her medical career has included work in various hospital settings, with particular interest in women’s health and preventive medicine.
Leveraging her visibility and credentials, Lorphelin has become an advocate for public health, regularly using social media to share medical information, promote preventive healthcare and combat misinformation. During the COVID-19 pandemic she played an active role in public health communication, explaining complex concepts in accessible terms and encouraging vaccination and preventive measures. She has also appeared on French television, participated in charity events, and developed brand partnerships aligned with health and wellness.
Personal Life
Lorphelin has been in a long-term relationship with Christophe Malmezac, a dental surgeon based in New Caledonia — a relationship often conducted long-distance due to professional commitments. She has spoken openly about the challenges of balancing her public image with the demands of medical practice, and navigating the transition from beauty queen to physician in the public eye.
Lorphelin’s dual career as beauty queen and doctor is rare among pageant winners, though her pageant success places her alongside other titleholders turned public figures, including Hailey Clauson, Natasha Poly and Selita Ebanks.
Sources and notes: Net worth figure and career details per Celebrity Net Worth; figures are estimates drawn from public sources.
