Laurie Simpson | |
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| Born | Laurie Tamara Simpson Rivera October 26, 1968 |
| Other names | Laurie Agosti |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (175 cm) |
| Children | 2 |
| Beauty pageant titleholder | |
| Title | Miss San Juan 1986 Miss Puerto Rico 1987 Miss Puerto Rico International 1987 Miss International 1987 Nuestra Belleza 1991 |
| Hair color | Blonde |
| Eye color | Blue |
| Major competition(s) | Miss Puerto Rico 1986 (Finalist) Miss Universe 1987 (4th Runner-Up) Miss Puerto Rico International 1987 (Winner) Miss International 1987 (Winner) |
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Miss International 1987 contestants | |
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