R’bonney Gabriel from the United States is the winner of Miss Universe 2023

The competition of miss Universe was broadcast from the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleanswhere more than 80 women from around the world competed for the coveted title of Miss Universe. And when the ballots were tabulated, the title of the 71st Miss Universe it was for miss USA R’bonney Gabriel .

After a competition, which featured categories such as interviews, evening gown, swimwear, and community impact, she was crowned by the 70th Miss Universe, Harnaaz Sandhu.

Who won Miss Universe tonight?

The Miss Universe winner was Miss USA R’Bonney Gabriel, a 28-year-old fashion designer from Houston, Texas, who drove four hours to the pageant from her home.

The first Filipino American to win the Miss USA title, Gabriel is a fashion designer, model, and sewing instructor. She graduated from the University of North Texas with a degree in Fashion Design with a minor in Fibers, she is the executive director of her own sustainable clothing line. Her platform is “for women and girls to see themselves in it and be inspired to achieve their goals by recognizing who they are.”

When she reached the Top 5, Gabriel was asked, “Miss Universe recently made an inclusive change that allows mothers and married women to compete in the next pageant. What other change would you like to see and why?”

The answer that landed her in the Top 3 was: “For me, I would like to see an increase in age because I am 28 years old. And that is the oldest age to compete. I think it is a beautiful thing. My favorite quote is ‘If not is now, then when?’ Because as a woman, I think age doesn’t define us. It’s not tomorrow, it’s not yesterday, but it’s now. The time is now.”

Her winning response that helped her clinch the title was: “I would use it to be a transformational leader. As a very passionate designer, I have been sewing for 13 years, I use fashion as a force for good. In my industry, I am reducing pollution through recycled materials when I make my clothes I teach sewing classes to women who have survived human trafficking and domestic violence.

The places were as follows, the third place went to Andreina Martinez Founier, Miss Universe Dominican Republic 2022 while the second place Amanda Dudamel, Miss Universe Venezuela 2022 and the place of honor went to R’Bonney Gabriel, Miss Universe USA.

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