Sonam to walk Cannes red carpet

New Delhi: Bollywood actress Sonam Kapoor will walk the red carpet at the 65th edition of the Cannes International Film Festival, which is starting May 16.

Sonam, brand ambassador of L`Oreal Paris, will represent the cosmetic giant at the fest for the second consecutive year, reports a statement. "The Cannes film festival is the oldest and most prestigious film festival where the best in cinema gets showcased. I am excited to be at the closing ceremony where the best films will get awarded," said Sonam. The brand will complete 15 years as the official make-up partner for the fest this year and to celebrate the occasion, the 26-year-old will walk the red carpet at the closing ceremony May 27. She would be joined by approximately 35 other representatives of L`Oreal Paris including Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Freida Pinto, Eva Longoria, Jane Fonda and Bianca Balti. IANS