Whether they agree or not, the Miss Universe 2022 is R’Bonney Gabriel. Since last Saturday he has been wearing the crown, leaving without this title Amanda Dudamel from Venezuela and andreina martinez from Dominican Republic.
“My heart is over the moon. These last 15 days have changed my life. I carry this new title on the strength of all the incredible women I have encountered this month. It is an honor to be here, and it is my mission to make the universe proud.” It was the first thing she wrote on her social networks as Miss Universe.
Many question this triumph, however the response he gave to the jury when he entered the Top 5 revealed his social commitment. “Miss Universe recently made an inclusive change that allows mothers and married women to compete this year. What other change would you like to see and why?”was the question.
The also businesswoman and fashion designer replied that she expected the contest organizers to increase the age limit of the candidates.
“I would like to see an increase in age because I am 28 years old. And that is the oldest age to compete. And I think it’s a beautiful thing. My favorite quote is ‘if not now, when?’ Because as a woman, I believe that age does not define us. It is not tomorrow, it is not yesterday, but it is now. The moment is now”, answered.
This idea was emphasized by GMAa Texas outlet: “I think for women, our age is always reified and people sometimes think we’re too old to do things and I have people tell me they’re so inspired that I started late in the show.”he expressed.
In the last segment of questions, the three finalists (Miss Venezuela and Miss Puerto Rico) faced the same question that said: How would you work to show that this organization (Miss Universe) is empowering and progressive?
Gabriel said that she would use the platform to be a “transformative leader”, and emphasized that her project – typecast in the fashion industry – reduces pollution by using recycled materials in the manufacture of clothing.
“I teach sewing classes to women who have survived human trafficking and domestic violence. And I say that because it is very important to invest in others, invest in our community and use your unique talent to make a difference.” express.
“We all have something special and when we plant those seeds for other people in our lives, we transform them and use them as a vehicle for change.” added.
In general, the round of questions has been described as an intellectual moment with very accurate answers from the three finalists.
The first runner-up was Amanda Dudamel Newman and his answer to this question stayed in the hearts of many. “Miss Universe has shown that she chooses women who inspire and transform,” she considered Miss Venezuela. “I am a fashion designer by profession, but as a woman, I am a dream designer.”
The second runner-up was andreina martinezMiss Dominican Republic. “I have been working for women’s rights”the Dominican queen began by saying, and assured that her message would be: “Your background does not define you. Your courage and your determination, yes.
The reigning Miss Universe studied at the University of North Texas and earned a degree in Fashion Design, specializing in fibers and eco-fashion.
Gabriel is of Filipino descent by his father and American by his mother. This makes her the first Filipino American to be named Miss Universe. She was born in San Antonio, Texas, and her name, R’Bonney, is in honor of the diminutive name of her father, the psychologist Ramón Bonifacio, called R’Bon.
“My dad moved to the United States from the Philippines on a college scholarship with about $20 in his pocket. He wanted to make a new life for himself. He met my mom in Texas, who is a farm girl from Beaumont.”he told a media outlet in his country in October.
She designed the cape with which she paraded in the swimsuit competition, which he baptized Phoenix Rising (Phoenix Rising), explaining that he had been inspired by the story of this legendary creature who rises from adversity to become stronger, wiser and more powerful.
The 28-year-old queen is used to putting together some of the pieces she wears on stage, and she has a organic brand called R’Bonney Nola, in which there are from t-shirts to gala dresses. (YO)
Source: Eluniverso
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