(UPDATED) MISS USA's R'Bonney Gabriel won the Miss Universe crown at the 71st edition of the pageant held Sunday (Manila time) at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in Louisiana. For the final Q & A segment, the three finalists were asked the same question: "If you win Miss Universe, how would you work to demonstrate this as an empowering and progressive organization?" At the Miss Universe coronation night, Gabriel wore a black gown made by Filipino designer Rian Fernandez. According to the Miss Universe website, Gabriel, as a voice for Asian Americans, opens the door for more diversity and representation in society. Gabriel took home the new "Force for Good" crown made by Lebanon's Mouawad, the official jeweler for Miss Universe.

Source: Manila Times January 15, 2023 19:23 UTC