Miss USA crowned as the 2022 Miss Universe
The new Miss Universe was crowned at the New Orleans Memorial Convention Center in New Orleans on Saturday.
On Saturday, Miss USA, R'Bonney Gabriel, was crowned Miss Universe 2022 at the 71st edition of the pageant.
In her run to winning this massive title, she made history by becoming the first Asian American woman to earn the Miss Texas USA title.
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According to News 24, the 28-year-old is a "very passionate" fashion designer who aims to be a transformational leader who can bring change to the world.
"I teach sewing classes to women who have survived human trafficking and domestic violence. And I say that because it is so important to invest in others, invest in our community and use your unique talent to make a difference."
Gabriel was joined on stage by her predecessor, India's Harnaaz Sandhu, who crowned the new Miss Universe.
A win for Filipino Americans!!!! 👑🇺🇸🇵🇭 congrouch R’Bonney Gabriel!!!!!!! https://t.co/x0WVhKB01L
— Manila Luzon (@manilaluzon) January 15, 2023
Miss Venezuela, Amanda Dudamel, and Miss Dominican Republic, Andreína Martínez, were crowned first and second runners-up, respectively.
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Mzansi's Ndavi Nokeri made the top 16 at the 71st edition of Miss Universe.
Alongside her were Colombia, Spain, Venezuela, India, Curaçao, Trinidad and Tobago, Peru, Canada, Portugal, Laos, Dominican Republic, USA, Australia, Haiti, and Puerto Rico.
Congratulations SOUTH AFRICA, you made the TOP 16! #MISSUNIVERSE The 71st MISS UNIVERSE Competition is airing LIVE in the U.S. on @TheRokuChannel! pic.twitter.com/Egzv4OBYpJ
— Miss Universe (@MissUniverse) January 15, 2023
Fil-Am Miss USA R'Bonney Gabriel, the winner of the 71st #MissUniverse2022, is truly looking like a dignified queen in her official portraits. Get to know all about her here: https://t.co/ruSSX26Cxu
— PhilSTAR L!fe (@philstarlife) January 15, 2023
(📸: Miss Universe/IG) pic.twitter.com/HrdBRXn2v6
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