USA’s R’Bonney Gabriel crowned Miss Universe 2022

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The United States candidate R’Bonney Gabriel was crowned Miss Universe 2022 at a ceremony held in New Orleans on January 15, 2023.

The crown was presented to her by India’s Harnaaz Kaur Sandhu who had won the 2021 title.

The 28-year-old Gabriel is a fashion designer from Houston, Texas.

“I am cutting down on pollution through recycled materials when I make my clothing,” she said. “I give sewing classes to women who have survived human trafficking and domestic violence,” media reports quoted her as saying.

While Venezuela’s Amanda Dudamel was the first runner-up, Dominican Republic’s Andreina Martinez was the second runner-up in the 71st edition of the pageant. India, this year, was represented by Karnataka’s Divita Rai. Over 80 contestants competed for the Miss Universe 2022 title. Divita made it to the top 16.

Harnaaz Sandhu, who brought back the Miss Universe title to India after almost two decades in 2021, glowed in a dazzling black gown with an ornate train as she crowned her successor at the event. She also rocked a traditional lehenga as she made an appearance on the stage at the grand finale.

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