Wendy Fitzwilliam

Wendy Fitzwilliam, born October 4, 1972, is Trinidad and Tobago's second Miss Universe.

In 1996, the first of two daughters graduated from the University of the West Indies with a Bachelor's degree in law.

At 25, she won the 1998 Miss Universe competition held at the Stan Sherrif Center in Honolulu, Hawaii. She beat off challenges from South Africa, Russia, Ireland, Brazil, India, Venezuela (the eventual runner-up Veruska Ramirez), USA, Colombia, and Puerto Rico to win the crown.

During her reign, she was honored by the United Nations and bestowed the title of UNAIDS and UNFPA Goodwill Ambassador for her work in HIV/AIDS education and awareness.

After her reign, she recorded a jazz demo and continued her education. In 2000, she was admitted into the bar.

She has also been appointed the Red Cross Ambassador of Youth for the Caribbean. This is the first time the Red Cross has appointed anyone to this high honorary office.

Wendy has acted as a judge and host for many regional and international pageants, such as Miss Guyana, Miss Trinidad & Tobago, and Miss Universe.

Currently, she is pursuing a runway career, having participated in several Zang Toi fashion shows in New York City.

External links

• Wendy Fitzwilliam, UNFPA Goodwill Ambassador