Miss USA R'Bonney Gabriel wins Miss Universe 2022

MANILA, Philippines – Miss USA R'Bonney Gabriel was crowned Miss Universe 2022 on Sunday, January 15, 2023 (Manila time) at the New Orleans Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.

The new Miss Universe is USA! Photo Credit: Miss Universe/Missosology

Fil-Am Gabriel, 28, bested 83 candidates from around the world.

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Miss Venezuela Amanda Dudamel was named the first-runner up while Dominican Republic's Andreína Martínez followed as second runner-up.

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During the competition's Q&A portion, the Top 3 contestants were asked "If you win Miss Universe, how would you work to demonstrate this as an empowering and progressive organization?".

USA's top 3 answer!
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— Miss Universe (@MissUniverse) January 15, 2023

Designer of Dreams, VENEZUELA! What a top 3 answer!
The 71st #MISSUNIVERSE Competition is airing LIVE on @TheRokuChannel! pic.twitter.com/um7LW139sB

— Miss Universe (@MissUniverse) January 15, 2023

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC tells us how she would lead as Miss Universe!
The 71st #MISSUNIVERSE Competition is airing LIVE on @TheRokuChannel! pic.twitter.com/3Ph9b4z8rM

— Miss Universe (@MissUniverse) January 15, 2023

Meanwhile, Philippine bet Celeste Cortesi earlier ended her Miss Universe 2022 journey after failing to enter the competition's semi-finals.

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