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Janelle Commissiong

b. 1953

Trinidad and Tobago model

Model Beauty pageant contestant Businessperson
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About Janelle Commissiong

Born 1953. Janelle Commissiong is a model, beauty pageant contestant, businessperson and politician.

Janelle Penny Commissiong, T.C. (born, 15 June 1953) is a Trinidadian beauty queen who was crowned Miss Universe 1977.

Early life and education Janelle Commissiong was born on 15 June 1953 in Port of Spain, to Lucy Maria Joseph and Ruel Commissiong. Commissiong's mother was Venezuelan and her father was Trinidadian. In 1966, Commissiong to migrated New York City, and was educated at Erasmus Hall High School.

In popular culture

In honour of Commissiong's Miss Universe 1977 winner, Three postage stamps were commissioned of Commissiong by the Trinidad and Tobago Postal Service.

Personal life She married Brian Bowen, founder of Bowen Marine, who died in an accident in November 1989. After his death, she married businessman Alwin Chow.

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Important facts

Born
15 June 1953, Port of Spain
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Model, beauty pageant contestant, businessperson, politician
Nationality
Trinidad and Tobago
Education
Fashion Institute of Technology
Awards
Miss Universe 1977; Miss Trinidad and Tobago Universe

People in Janelle Commissiong's life

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b. 1963
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Brian Bowen
b. 1998
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Contemporaries

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Janelle Commissiong?

Trinidad and Tobago model

When was Janelle Commissiong born?

Janelle Commissiong was born on 15 June 1953 in Port of Spain.

What is Janelle Commissiong's occupation?

Janelle Commissiong is a model, beauty pageant contestant, businessperson and politician.

What nationality is Janelle Commissiong?

Janelle Commissiong's recorded nationality: Trinidad and Tobago.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Janelle Commissiong

· Wikidata: Q433333

· DBpedia: Janelle Commissiong

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