Giselle Laronde

Giselle Jeanne Marie Laronde-West (born October 24, 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.

Giselle 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 two sons. She is the Corporate Communications Manager with Angostura Ltd.

References

* [http://caribbean.halloffame.tripod.com/Giselle_La_Ronde.html Giselle La Ronde, Caribbean Hall of Fame]
* http://www.tntisland.com/universe.html

Big Four Pageants titleholders
Year=1986
Miss Universe= Bárbara Palacios
Miss World= Giselle Laronde
Miss Earth="none"
Miss International=Helen Fairbrother