By Associated Press
NEW ORLEANS: R’Bonney Gabriel, a dressmaker, mannequin and stitching teacher from Texas who competitors officers mentioned is the primary Filipino American to win Miss USA, was topped Miss Universe on Saturday evening.
Gabriel closed her eyes and clasped palms with runner-up Miss Venezuela, Amanda Dudamel, in the meanwhile of the dramatic reveal of the winner, then beamed after her title was introduced. Thumping music rang out, and she or he was handed a bouquet of flowers, draped within the winner’s sash and topped with a tiara onstage on the 71st Miss Universe Competition, held in New Orleans.
Left to proper are Miss Venezuela Amanda Dudamel, Miss USA R’Bonney Gabriel and Miss Dominican Republic Andreina Martinez | AP
The second runner-up was Miss Dominican Republic, Andreina Martinez. In the Q&A on the final stage of the competitors for the three finalists, Gabriel was requested how she would work to exhibit Miss Universe is “an empowering and progressive organization” if she have been to win.
“I would use it to be a transformational leader,” she responded, citing her work utilizing recycled supplies in her trend design and educating stitching to survivors of human trafficking and home violence. “It is so important to invest in others, invest in our community and use your unique talent to make a difference,” Gabriel continued.
Left to proper are Miss Dominican Republic Andreina Martinez, Miss Curacao Gabriela Dos Santos, Miss Puerto Rico Ashley Carino, Miss USA R’Bonney Gabriel and Miss Venezuela Amanda Dudamel.| AP
“We all have something special, and when we plant those seeds to other people in our life, we transform them and we use that as a vehicle for change.” According to Miss Universe, Gabriel is a former highschool volleyball participant and a graduate of the University of North Texas.
A brief bio posted on the group’s web site mentioned she can also be the CEO of her personal sustainable clothes line. Nearly 90 contestants from around the globe took half within the competitors, organizers mentioned, involving “personal statements, in-depth interviews and various categories including evening gown & swimwear.”
Miss Curacao, Gabriela Dos Santos, and Miss Puerto Rico, Ashley Carino, rounded out the highest 5 finalists.
Miss Universe 2022 Harnaaz Sandhu gestures to the group earlier than a brand new Miss Universe was chosen on the 71st Miss Universe pageant, in New Orleans on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023 | AP
Last 12 months’s winner was Harnaaz Sandhu of India.
NEW ORLEANS: R’Bonney Gabriel, a dressmaker, mannequin and stitching teacher from Texas who competitors officers mentioned is the primary Filipino American to win Miss USA, was topped Miss Universe on Saturday evening.
Gabriel closed her eyes and clasped palms with runner-up Miss Venezuela, Amanda Dudamel, in the meanwhile of the dramatic reveal of the winner, then beamed after her title was introduced. Thumping music rang out, and she or he was handed a bouquet of flowers, draped within the winner’s sash and topped with a tiara onstage on the 71st Miss Universe Competition, held in New Orleans.
Left to proper are Miss Venezuela Amanda Dudamel, Miss USA R’Bonney Gabriel and Miss Dominican Republic Andreina Martinez | AP
The second runner-up was Miss Dominican Republic, Andreina Martinez. In the Q&A on the final stage of the competitors for the three finalists, Gabriel was requested how she would work to exhibit Miss Universe is “an empowering and progressive organization” if she have been to win.
“I would use it to be a transformational leader,” she responded, citing her work utilizing recycled supplies in her trend design and educating stitching to survivors of human trafficking and home violence. “It is so important to invest in others, invest in our community and use your unique talent to make a difference,” Gabriel continued.
Left to proper are Miss Dominican Republic Andreina Martinez, Miss Curacao Gabriela Dos Santos, Miss Puerto Rico Ashley Carino, Miss USA R’Bonney Gabriel and Miss Venezuela Amanda Dudamel.| AP
“We all have something special, and when we plant those seeds to other people in our life, we transform them and we use that as a vehicle for change.” According to Miss Universe, Gabriel is a former highschool volleyball participant and a graduate of the University of North Texas.
A brief bio posted on the group’s web site mentioned she can also be the CEO of her personal sustainable clothes line. Nearly 90 contestants from around the globe took half within the competitors, organizers mentioned, involving “personal statements, in-depth interviews and various categories including evening gown & swimwear.”
Miss Curacao, Gabriela Dos Santos, and Miss Puerto Rico, Ashley Carino, rounded out the highest 5 finalists.
Miss Universe 2022 Harnaaz Sandhu gestures to the group earlier than a brand new Miss Universe was chosen on the 71st Miss Universe pageant, in New Orleans on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023 | AP
Last 12 months’s winner was Harnaaz Sandhu of India.
