At the time of posting this blogpost about Michelle in Paris making her Lancôme video... I knew the guy was her boyfriend but it was only recently that I found out he is Swiss.
Well it turns out that he is in fact a model, a former Mr Swiss candidate, from the canton of Valais.
A truly international relationship, Michelle an American with Vietnamese roots and Dominique, a Swiss with Swiss/Italian/Austrian roots, they met in Paris and now Dominique moved to Los Angeles to be with Michelle.
Some stats about him ;)
Some info about their relationship (in English)
Some info about their relationship (in French).
Translation:
Dominique Capraro falls for Michelle
They met by chance in Paris. Two years later, the candidate for Mr Switzerland starts dating the famous American blogger.
Dominique Capraro and between Michelle Phan are madly in love!
"Yes, we are a couple." Dominique Capraro, 24, confirms that his friendship with Michelle Phan, 25 years, recently turned into love. Their story is like a fairytale.
Two years ago, the Valaisian model met this American blogger (known for her makeup advice videos viewed by millions of users) in a Parisian cafe. There was a connection and they kept in touch.
February 14... "Our first meeting took place on Valentine's Day of 2011, in New York," recalls Dominique. Program: romantic dinner and stroll around the Big Apple. As friends.
Last January their relationship went to the next level. Michelle invited her friend to shoot an ad in Paris. The video - Uploaded on February 14! - Has already reached over 2 million views to date.
During filming, Capraro and Phan spent several days together and fell for each other.
"It sounds so cheesy, I can only smile," laughs the candidate for Mr Switzerland 2011. Michelle cannot explain this flash of lightening: "The stars have gathered. Fate brought us together. Paris brought us together."
Dominique has now moved to Los Angeles with his sweetheart to try a career in cinema.
