At the beginning of this 2023, the 71st edition of Miss Universe was held in Louisiana, United States, where Miss USA, RBonney Gabriel, became the winner.
Gabriel was the first American to become Miss Universe since 2012 When Olivia Culpo was crowned, adding the ninth victory to the country winner of the most important beauty pageant in the world.
Ten months later, This Saturday, November 18, her successor will be elected andIn the 72nd edition of the contest, which is held from El Salvador. Meet RBonney Gabriel, the last winner and who today passes on her crown.
This is RBonney Gabriel, the American winner of the last Miss Universe
RBonney Gabriel is a 29-year-old model from San Antonio, Texas. She has a bachelor’s degree in Fashion and Apparel Design from the University of North Texas, where she graduated in 2018. She is also an advocate for sustainable fashion.
Once he finished his university studies, RBonney created his own fashion brand, RBonney Nola. She also partnered with Magpies & Peacocks, where she teaches sewing classes.
She was chosen as Miss USA after the pageant held in Reno, Nevada, where she defeated representatives from Illinois, Nebraska, North Carolina and Ohio, becoming the first Miss USA of Filipino descent since Macel Wilson in 1962.
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Miss Universe 2023: Who will represent the United States?
For the 72nd edition of Miss Universe, Noelia Voigt will represent the country of stars and stripes. According to him contest voting portal, Miss USA, 24, is Venezuelan-American and a bilingual interior design student.who resides in Salt Lake City, Utah, after growing up in South Florida.
Noelia passionately believes in empowering women to determine their own future, making her a dedicated advocate for positive change.says the organization.
According to her profile, she is very proud to realize that she is a self-sufficient, confident and independent woman. Voigt is inspired by people who overcome adversity and turn their story into one of success.
If it had to be described in one word it would be relentless. I am happiest when I achieve a goal in which I generate a positive impact, has also shared.
