Background
Giselle was born in Portuguese-of-Spain, Trinidad.
Giselle was born in Portuguese-of-Spain, Trinidad.
One of four children, she attended Saint Peter"s school at Pointe-à-Pierre and Saint Francois Girls High School.
The pageant was held in London, United Kingdom. In that year, the United States was represented by aspiring actress Halle Berry. She grew up all over Trinidad but spent most of her life in San Fernando where she moved with her family at the age of 10. Giselle believed herself to be good-looking, but did not believe herself to be exceptionally gorgeous.
Laronde think the most important factors that led her to winning were a combination of self-assurance, confidence, beauty, personality, intellect, grace, and presence.
Giselle was told by one of the judges that she looked at ease on the stage and flowed when she walked. After winning the Mission World title she used her prize money to attend the Goldsmith"s College, University of London where she completed a degree in Sociology and Communication.
She continues to live in her homeland of Trinidad & Tobago where she is the Corporate Communications Manager with Angostura Limited.