USA Representative R’Bonney Gabriel Takes Crown
The new Miss Universe From the 84 beauty contestants, she was named Miss Universe in New Orleans. Harnaaz Sandhu, the representative from India and the titleholder from the previous year, crowned R’Bonney Gabriel of USA as the new Miss Universe.
Andreina Martnez Founier of Dominican Republic was named second runner-up, while Amanda Dudamel from Venezuela was first.
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Gabriel is a fashion designer and model. She also teaches sewing. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design with a Minor in Fibers from the University of North Texas. Gabriel is also the CEO and founder of her sustainable clothing line. Gabriel is the Philippines’ first Miss USA beauty queen. official bio, her “mission is for women and young girls to see themselves in her, and feel inspired to conquer their goals by owning who they are.”
After a preliminary competition, the night began with the announcement of the top 16 contestants.
Top 16: Ashley Cariño (Puerto Rico), Mideline Phelizor (Haiti), Monique Riley (Australia), Andreina Martinez Founier (Dominican Republic), Payengxa Lor (Laos), Ndavi Nokeri (South Africa), Telma Madeira (Portugal), Amelia Tu (Canada), Alessia Rovegno (Perú), Tya Jané Ramey (Trinidad & Tobago), Gabriëla Dos Santos (Curacao), Divita Rai (India), Amanda Dudamel (Venezuela), Alicia Faubel (Spain), R’Bonney Gabriel (USA) and María Fernanda Aristizábal (Colombia).
The beauty contest was held in evening gowns or bathing suits. Top 5 were revealed to be the following: Amanda Dudamel (Venezuela), R’Bonney Gabriel (USA), Ashley Cariño (Puerto Rico), Gabriëla Dos Santos (Curacao) and Andreina Martinez Founier (Dominican Republic).
Following a round of questions, Top 3 were revealed to be Andreina Martinez Founier (Dominican Republic), R’Bonney Gabriel (USA) and Amanda Dudamel (Venezuela).
Miss Congeniality was presented to Sofia Depassier of Chile. The Social Impact Award went Anna Sueangam of Thailand, and Viktoria Panasenko of Ukraine was awarded the Spirit of Carnival Award.
The Miss Universe pageant’s next edition will be held in El Salvador, it was also announced.
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