After a hard-fought semifinal in the popular beauty that had everyone in suspense, the final chosen one is none other than R’Bonney Gabriel, the Miss United States who now wears the crown of miss Universe 2022.
Before the eyes of the whole world, in the land where she was born and, incidentally, before the proud gaze of her compatriot Olivia Culpo (last North American Miss Universe), who also participated as host of the pageant; R’Bonney took over from her predecessor, the Indian Harnaaz Sandhu, and became the new miss Universe who will take home the “Force for Good” crown, made with 993 precious stones and a 45.14-carat sapphire.
Let’s remember that her successful participation in the preliminary gala made her one of the experts’ favorites to return the crown to the country that to date has the most beauty queens in the history of the pageant.
Who is R’Bonney Gabriel, Miss Universe 2022?
R’Bonney is a 28-year-old Filipino-American woman (American mother and Filipino father) from San Antonio, Texas. According to what she told in previous interviews, her father Remigio Bonzon “R. Bon” Gabriel, came to the country to study psychology at the University of Southern California.
The now queen works as a model, but her forte is fashion. Inspired by her father’s professional achievements, R’Bonney Obtained his Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion and Clothing Design (specializing in fibers) at the University of North Texas, where she graduated in 2018. Upon completion of her studies, she created his own fashion label, R’Bonney Nola. She also teaches sewing classes to women survivors of human trafficking and domestic violence at Magpies & Peacocks, a nonprofit fashion house dedicated to using fashion as a “force for good” through sustainable impact on people. communities.
According to her profile on the pageant website, as the first Filipino-American woman to win the miss Universe, she also focuses on highlighting the importance of embracing cultures. As a spokesperson for the Asian American community, R’Bonney opens the doors to diversity and social representation with its mission: to inspire women and girls to achieve their dreams by being proud of who they are.
The new one miss Universe She is reserved with her personal life, but dedicates her social networks to sharing part of her work as a model, designer and activist.