Miss Universe 2022:  R'Bonney Gabriel of the USA was crowned Miss Universe 2022 by Harnaaz Sandhu. Sandhu had won the beauty pageant title in 2022 at the 71st edition of the prestigious beauty pageant held at the New Orleans Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States.

Miss Universe 2022 Question And Answer

COMMERCIAL BREAK
SCROLL TO CONTINUE READING

In the Question & Answer round at the last stage of the competition for the three finalists, Gabriel was asked how she would work to demonstrate Miss Universe is an empowering and progressive organisation, if she were to win?

"I would use it to be a transformational leader, she responded, citing her work using recycled materials in her fashion design and teaching sewing to survivors of human trafficking and domestic violence. It is so important to invest in others, invest in our community and use your unique talent to make a difference," she said.

"We all have something special, and when we plant those seeds to other people in our life, we transform them and we use that as a vehicle for change," Gabriel added.

Also Read: Budget 2023: Why agri stocks are in focus prior to Budget

Miss Universe Crowning Moment Video

Budget 2023: Experts eye big push for infrastructure sector from government

Who is R’Bonney Gabriel

R’Bonney is an eco-friendly fashion designer, model. As a high-school volleyball player who pivoted to fashion, she quickly fell in love with constructing designs with fabrics and textiles at the young age of 15.

She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design with a Minor in Fibers in 2018 from University of North Texas. She is currently CEO of her own sustainable clothing line, R’Bonney Nola.

R’Bonney is the lead sewing instructor at Magpies & Peacocks, a Houston based non-profit design house that is dedicated to using “Fashion As A Force For Good” through sustainability and community impact. As a “Gucci Changemakers” recipient, they were honored for their work of diverting unwanted textiles and fabrics from landfills and turning them into fashion collections. Within the “MAKR” program, she teaches sewing classes to women that have survived human trafficking and domestic violence.

As the first Filipino-American to win Miss USA, she shares the importance of embracing culture. As a voice for Asian-Americans, she opened the door for more diversity and representation in society and was honoured to be published in Vogue Philippines. R’Bonney’s mission is for women and young girls to see themselves in her, and feel inspired to conquer their goals by owning who they are.

Click here to get more updates on Stock Market I Zee Business Live