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
thumb|A Trinidad & Tobago postage stamp depicting Commissiong
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.
See also
- Giselle LaRonde
- Wendy Fitzwilliam
References
- Janelle Commissiong at bestoftrinidad.com
- The Penny that didn't drop - biography at nalis.gov.tt