- R’Bonney was the first Filipino-American to win Miss Texas USA and Miss Universe.
- R’Bonney’s father moved from the Philippines to America with $20 in his pocket.
- R’Bonney enjoys backpacking and hula hooping in his free time.
The winner of the 71st Miss Universe pageant is an American. Robony Gabriel. The 28-year-old American beauty from Houston, Texas was named Miss Universe on January 14, 2023 in New Orleans, Louisiana. In her eye-opening final moments of this year’s competition, R’Bonney went hand in hand with Miss Venezuela 2022. Amanda Dudamel. Former Miss Universe, organizer of 2023 Miss Universe pageant Olivia Culpo30, and Emmy Award-winning producer and television host, genie my jenkins, 44 announced the winner after a long hiatus. Needless to say, the New Orleans crowd was rocked when it was announced that the winner was from the United States. Read below to see five things he should know about R’Bonney.
1. After college, R’Bonney interned with renowned designer Nicole Miller.
R’Bonney graduated from the University of North Texas and moved to New York after college. Luckily, she got her great gig as an intern for her famous fashion designer Nicole Miller. During her work at NIcole Miller, she learned the value of making her own clothes. She takes pride in creating all of her costumes herself for her interviews and rehearsals.
2. Eco-friendly fashion design by R’Bonney
R’Bonney’s bio says she’s “an eco-friendly fashion designer, a sewing instructor for domestic violence survivors, an artist who helps women learn the tools to succeed, and an advocate for sustainability in the fashion industry.” I will.” Her Miss Texas USA gown was made by transforming a coat found in a thrift store into a dress.
3. R’Bonney’s father moved to America with $20 in his pocket
robony said ABC News” “My father moved from the Philippines to the United States on a college scholarship with about $20 in his pocket. He wanted to carve out a new life for himself. He met my mother in Texas, a country woman from Beaumont, and I’m a very proud Filipino-Texan.”
4. R’Bonney was the first Filipino-American to win Miss Texas USA
R’Bonney was the first Filipino-American to win Miss Texas USA.When asked about his honor at a press conference December 2021 interviewThey’re crying tears of joy because they want to go after a fancy event or something,” she added. “I am so honored to pave the way for them to pursue whatever they want, whatever it is.”
5. R’Bonney reveals he spends his free time backpacking and hula hooping
From an early age, R’Bonney knew what he wanted. And she pursued it. The Miss Her Universe winner first started sewing at the age of 15. According to R’Bonney, she simply fell in love with the sewing process and enjoyed making things out of fabrics and textiles. According to her bio, when she’s not making eco-friendly clothes, she enjoys backpacking, hula hooping, and reading in her free time.
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