Janelee Chaparro

Janelee Marcus Chaparro Colón (born September 12, 1991 in Barceloneta), known professionally as Janelee Chaparro, is a Puerto Rican model and beauty queen who represented Puerto Rico at Miss World 2012 where she finished in the Top 30 and at Miss Grand International 2013 where she became the first winner in the pageant's history.

Personal life

Chaparro was born in Barceloneta, Puerto Rico to Sonia Colón and Sergio Chaparro, both pastors.

Pageant participation

Miss Mundo de Puerto Rico 2011

Chaparro competed in Miss Mundo de Puerto Rico 2011, representing Barceloneta, where she placed 1st Runner-Up to Amanda Vilanova of San Juan.

On April 26, 2012, Janelee was appointed as Miss Mundo de Puerto Rico 2012 in a press conference as no competition was held that year.^[1]

Miss World 2012

Chaparro represented Puerto Rico at Miss World 2012 pageant, held at Ordos, China on August 18, 2012 where she placed in the Top 30.

Miss Grand International 2013

Janelee represented Puerto Rico at the first Miss Grand International pageant on November 19, 2013, where she became the first winner in the pageant's history. During her reign, she had travelled to Myanmar, Cambodia, Malaysia, South Sudan, Thailand, Puerto Rico, Singapore and Philippines.

References

Awards and achievements
Preceded by First Edition	Miss Grand International 2013	Succeeded by Daryanne Lees
Preceded by First Edition	Miss Grand International Puerto Rico 2013	Succeeded by Rebeca Valentin
Preceded by Amanda Vilanova	Miss Mundo de Puerto Rico 2012	Succeeded by Nadyalee Torres