Giselle Laronde
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Giselle Jeanne Marie Laronde-West (born November 6, 1963 in Port of Spain) won the 1986 Miss World contest, representing Trinidad and Tobago. She became the first woman from Trinidad and Tobago to win the title. The pageant was held in London, United Kingdom.
Laronde-West was born in Port of Spain, but moved with her family to San Fernando at the age of 10. One of four children, she attended St. Peter's school at Pointe-à-Pierre and St. Francois Girls High School.
After winning the Miss World title she used her prize money to attend the University of London where she completed a degree in Sociology and Communication. Laronde-West was awarded the Chaconia Medal and had a BWIA plane named after her. She is married to Heathcliff West and has one son. She is the Corporate Communications Manager with Angostura Ltd.
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| Preceded by Hólmfríður Karlsdóttir |
Miss World 1986 |
Succeeded by Ulla Weigerstorfer |
