Miss USA R’Bonney N. Gabriel crowned Miss Universe 2023
The 71st Miss Universe Pageant has been won by Miss USA R’Bonney N. Gabriel. Photo: Missosology
Miss Venezuela Amanda Dudamel was the first runner-up while Miss Dominican Republic Andreina Martinez was the second runner-up. Photo: Missosology
The Virgin Islands was represented by model and athlete, Lia R. Claxton (seen here in Costume and Evening Wear), who aspires to become a lawyer. Photo: Missosology
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, USA- The 71st Miss Universe Pageant has been won by Miss USA R’Bonney N. Gabriel.
Gabriel won the crown, the first in a decade for the USA, when the pageant was held in New Orleans, Louisiana on January 14, 2023.
Miss Venezuela Amanda Dudamel was the first runner-up while Miss Dominican Republic Andreina Martinez was the second runner-up.
Making to the top 5 were Miss Curacao Gabriela dos Santos and Miss Puerto Rico Ashley Cariño.
The Virgin Islands was represented by model and athlete, Lia R. Claxton, who aspires to become a lawyer.
Claxton’s platform was Climate Change.
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18 Responses to “Miss USA R’Bonney N. Gabriel crowned Miss Universe 2023”
Leila Lopes (2011), Angola
Mpule Kwelagobe (1999), Botswana
Wendy Fitzwilliam (1998), Trinidad and Tobago
Chelsi Smith (1995), USA
Janelle Commissiong(1977), Trinidad and Tobago
Zozi Tunzi (2019) Ms. South Africa. She actually probably served the longest due to the COVID pandemic.
Wendy no lie she was and still is a true black beauty ...
One thing to remember though, you have such a beautiful smile. Don't ever relax those cheeks, keep smiling even though you're tired of it. A few times you relaxed those cheeks and you looked sad. Once you begin yo smile again, your smile brightened up my TV screen. I wish you success in your endeavors. You are such a lovely young lady.