Veronique de la Cruz

Born on Tuesday, April 16, 1974, in Saint-François, Guadeloupe, Veronique de la Cruz became a part of French pageant history. She won the crown of Miss France 1993, making her the 63rd woman to hold the title. Her victory was groundbreaking: she was the first Miss Guadeloupe and the first Black woman elected Miss France. That same year, she advanced to the international stage as the 6th runner-up in Miss World 1993. Before her national win, she had been crowned Miss Guadeloupe 1992. She succeeded Linda Hardy in the role. At 52, she remains recognized for her trailblazing achievement in the pageant world. Her slim build, natural bust, black hair, and brown eyes were part of her classic look. She is French and of Black ethnicity.