Janelle Commissiong
- January 6, 2024
- Model
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Janelle Commissiong |
| Occupation | Model |
| Date Of Birth | Jun 15, 1953(1953-06-15) |
| Age | 71 |
| Birthplace | Port of Spain |
| Country | Trinidad and Tobago |
| Horoscope | Gemini |
Janelle Commissiong Biography
| Name | Janelle Commissiong |
| Birthday | Jun 15 |
| Birth Year | 1953 |
| Place Of Birth | Port of Spain |
| Birth Country | Trinidad and Tobago |
| Birth Sign | Gemini |
Janelle Commissiong is one of the most popular and richest Model who was born on June 15, 1953 in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. Janelle Penny Commissionerg was born June 15, 1953. She is a Trinidadian politician and model.
Brian Bowen, the founder of Bowen Marine, was her husband. He died in an accident in November 1989. Alwin Chow, a businessman, was her husband after his death. She attended Bishop Anstey High School.
Commissiong, who was 13 years old, immigrated to the United States and returned to Trinidad and Tobago ten year later. She won the Miss Trinidad and Tobago title and was crowned Miss Universe 1977 in Santo Domingo Dominican Republic. This made her the first black woman ever to win this prestigious pageant crown.
Janelle Commissiong Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Model |
| House | Living in own house. |
Janelle Commissiong is one of the richest Model from Trinidad and Tobago. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Janelle Commissiong 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
She studied fashion at New York’s Fashion Institute of Technology. In 1976, she returned to Port of Spain. Commissiong was chosen to represent the Island in the 1977 Miss Universe contest in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic).
She was a champion for black rights and world harmony during her reign. In 1977, Commissiong received the Trinity Cross, which is the highest award in the country. In her honor, three postage stamps were also created.
Commissiong was named chair of the newly-formed Tourism Trinidad Destination Management Company in October 2017. From 2012 to 2015 she had served as vice- chair of its predecessor agency, the Tourism Development Company.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 5 ft 5 im |
Janelle Commissiong height 5 ft 5 im Janelle weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Janelle Commissiong Dating?
According to our records, Janelle Commissiong is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Janelle Commissiong’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Janelle Ranked on the list of most popular Model. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Trinidad and Tobago. Janelle Commissiong celebrates birthday on June 15 of every year.
Does Janelle Commissiong have children?
Commissiong married Brian Bowen, founder of Bowen Marine, who died in an accident in November 1989. When her husband died in an accident in 1989 she headed the company for a brief period. She later married businessman Alwin Chow and they adopted a daughter, Sasha.
How old is Janelle Commissiong?
69 years (June 15, 1953)
Has any black girl won Miss Universe?
In part, this is because Kryst’s title as Miss USA was historic. In 2019, she helped make pageant history when she and three other Black women — Nia Imani Franklin, Kaliegh Garris and Zozibini Tunzi — took home the titles of Miss USA, Miss America, Miss Teen USA and Miss Universe, respectively.
How old is Janelle Penny?
69 years (June 15, 1953)
Who was the first Miss Universe from Trinidad?
Did you know that the First Black Winner Of The Miss Universe Pageant Is From Trinidad And Tobago? Janelle Penny Commissiong won the Miss Universe title in 1977, becoming the first black woman to do so.