R’Bonney Gabriel was crowned Miss Universe on her own turf Saturday night — beating out 83 other beauties for the top honor.
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R’Bonney Gabriel is an American beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss USA 2022.
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R’Bonney Gabriel was born in March 20, 1994 in Houston, Texas, United States.
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R’Bonney Gabriel graduated from the University of North Texas with a bachelor's degree in fashion design with a minor in fibers.
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R’Bonney Gabriel now works as a designer creating eco-friendly clothing as a model.
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The 28-year-old fashion designer and model — who became the first Filipino-American to win Miss USA last year.
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Gabriel edged out runner-up Amanda Dudamel of Venezuela at the live competition in New Orleans.
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Last year’s Miss Universe Harnaaz Sandhu of India placed the glittering crown on Gabriel’s head before the newly-minted Miss Universe took her first walk inside the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.
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Yolanda Adams performs onstage during The 71st Miss Universe Competition at New Orleans Morial Convention Center on January 14, 2023 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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Gabriel is the ninth Miss USA to win Miss Universe since the world-wide pageant began.
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