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Miss Texas USA has a Filipino-American winner for the first time. R'Bonney Gabriel was crowned the pageant queen at a ceremony in Houston. "My heart is filled with joy," Gabriel, 28, wrote on Instagram after the event. "It's an honour to become Miss Texas USA 2022. I want to thank everyone involved in this special time! I have so much gratitude for your support." The beauty queen is a Harris County resident, and was previously crowned Miss Friendswood. Friendswood is a city on the outskirts of Houston. Gabriel graduated from the University of North Texas in Denton in 2018, and now runs independent fashion label R'Bonney Nola in Houston. She also runs sewing classes through the non-profit organisation Magpies & Peacocks in the city. As Miss Texas USA, Gabriel will go on to represent her home state in the Miss USA pageant, the winner of which competes in the Miss Universe competition. The last Miss Texas USA to win Miss USA was Crystle Stewart, who went on to place in the top 10 at Miss Universe that year. Stewart has been the director of Miss USA and Miss Teen USA since 2020. For her interview with Miss Texas USA, Gabriel wore a Filipiniana dress (or Maria Clara gown) of her own design. "I had to wear a design I made," Gabriel wrote on Instagram, later sharing a video of her production process. On stage over the weekend, Gabriel wore a custom gown created by Filipino designer Rian Fernandez. The ornate piece features trumpet sleeves and is embellished with glass beads, over...

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MANILA, Philippines — The 125th Philippine Independence Day celebrations started early this year, at the world’s de facto capital no less,New York City. Last June 4, many contingents from the Philippines and the United States of Americaconverged in the streets of New York in a grand parade that showcased our culture and heritage. On full display is the beauty of the Filipina. The reigning Miss Universe, R’Bonney Nola Gabriel, proudly flaunted her Filipino ancestry. “Honoring Philippine Independence Day, my father’s home country, and the spirit of Filipinos yesterday [at] the annual @pidciofficial celebration,” the Texas native, wearing Kultura Filipino and Maticevski, posted on her Instagram. “Everytime Filipinos get together its a party, so thank you @pidciofficial for having me out at the largest gathering of Filipinos in America. Sunday Funday in NYC#filampride #missuniverse2022.” The PIDCI, or the Philippine Independence Day Council Inc. Under Nora Galleros, organizes, plans, executes and directs the annual commemoration of Philippine Independence in NYC. The council partnered with Neocolors Productions & Advertising Inc., under Chief Executive Officer Dr. Christine May Daguno-Canoy, and Neocolors Productions & Advertising International Inc., under CEO Gina Reyes-Heil, and invited Miss World 2013 Megan Young, Miss Universe 2010 Fourth Runner-up Venus Raj and actor Xian Lim to also grace the 33rd PIDCI Philippine Independence Day grand parade. The night before, the thre...

She designed her swimsuit for the Miss Universe pageant using recycled materials. "I designed this swimsuit cape inspired by the story of the Phoenix Rising who emerged from adversity to become stronger, smarter and more powerful," she wrote on Instagram. "I've kept this in mind during my journey through pageantry. Setbacks will always happen in life but we can choose whether to let them bring us down or use them as fuel to rise." Adding, "Sustainably dyed and designed using plastic bottles, I gathered and transformed this cape to showcase how art can be made out of what we perceive as trash. It also embodies my favorite message of 'If Not Now, Then When?'" Meredith People en Español is part of the Meredith Latino Network. Copyright 2023 Meredith Corporation. All Rights Reserved. People en Español may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Offers may be subject to change without notice. this link opens in a new tab this link opens in a new tab this link opens a modal window

R'Bonney Gabriel already held the Miss USA title. Josh Brasted/Getty Images In the clip, set to Adele's "Set Fire To The Rain," Gabriel showed how she used a flame from a candle to shape the plastic bottles and used orange dyes to color the fabric of her cape herself. "I designed this swimsuit cape inspired by the story of the Phoenix Rising, who emerged from adversity to become stronger, smarter and more powerful," she wrote in the caption. "I've kept this in mind during my journey through pageantry. Setbacks will always happen in life but we can choose whether to let them bring us down or use them as fuel to rise." Gabriel also said she spent 10 days in the lead-up to the pageant working on her cape design and even spent Christmas Day dyeing the fabric of the cape to look like flames, according to her Instagram stories. R'Bonney Gabriel showed on Instagram how she designed the swimsuit cape. R'Bonney Gabriel/Instagram Gabriel spoke about her passion for sustainable design in the final question round on Saturday, Insider's "As a very passionate designer, I've been sewing for 13 years, I use fashion as a force for good. In my industry, I'm cutting down on pollution through recycled materials when I make my clothing. I teach sewing classes to women that have survived from human trafficking and domestic violence," Gabriel said. "And I say that because it is so important to invest in others," she added. "Invest in our community, and use your unique talent to make a difference...

R’Bonney Gabriel of the United States was crowned Miss Universe 2022 at a glittering ceremony held in New Orleans, Louisiana, on 14 January 2023. Gabriel, 28, created history as the oldest winner of the pageant. Venezuela’s Amanda Dudamel was named the 1st runner-up, while Dominican Republic’s Andreína Martínez was the 2nd runner-up of the 71st Miss Universe competition. As per tradition, Gabriel was crowned by More about R’Bonney Gabriel Records before winning Miss Universe 2022 Image credit: R’Bonney Nola/@rbonneynola/Instagram Gabriel is a Filipino-American and a native of Houston, Texas. In June 2022, she became the first Asian American woman to be crowned Miss Texas USA. She made another record when she won the Miss USA title in October, becoming the first person of Filipino descent to do so. After her win in October, Gabriel spoke about her family to ABC News’ local affiliate in Houston. “My dad moved to America from the A sustainable fashion designer who has her own clothing line Image credit: R’Bonney Nola/@rbonneynola/Instagram Gabriel is a model and fashion designer. A high-school volleyball player, she fell in love with sewing when she was 15 years old and is now a sewing instructor. Gabriel studied at the University of North Texas, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design and a Minor in Fibers in 2018. She worked as an intern for fashion designer Nicole Miller and is known for her concern for the environment. She has her own sustainable clothing line – R’B...

R’Bonney Gabriel of the United States was crowned Miss Universe 2022 at a glittering ceremony held in New Orleans, Louisiana, on 14 January 2023. Gabriel, 28, created history as the oldest winner of the pageant. Venezuela’s Amanda Dudamel was named the 1st runner-up, while Dominican Republic’s Andreína Martínez was the 2nd runner-up of the 71st Miss Universe competition. As per tradition, Gabriel was crowned by More about R’Bonney Gabriel Records before winning Miss Universe 2022 Image credit: R’Bonney Nola/@rbonneynola/Instagram Gabriel is a Filipino-American and a native of Houston, Texas. In June 2022, she became the first Asian American woman to be crowned Miss Texas USA. She made another record when she won the Miss USA title in October, becoming the first person of Filipino descent to do so. After her win in October, Gabriel spoke about her family to ABC News’ local affiliate in Houston. “My dad moved to America from the A sustainable fashion designer who has her own clothing line Image credit: R’Bonney Nola/@rbonneynola/Instagram Gabriel is a model and fashion designer. A high-school volleyball player, she fell in love with sewing when she was 15 years old and is now a sewing instructor. Gabriel studied at the University of North Texas, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design and a Minor in Fibers in 2018. She worked as an intern for fashion designer Nicole Miller and is known for her concern for the environment. She has her own sustainable clothing line – R’B...

She designed her swimsuit for the Miss Universe pageant using recycled materials. "I designed this swimsuit cape inspired by the story of the Phoenix Rising who emerged from adversity to become stronger, smarter and more powerful," she wrote on Instagram. "I've kept this in mind during my journey through pageantry. Setbacks will always happen in life but we can choose whether to let them bring us down or use them as fuel to rise." Adding, "Sustainably dyed and designed using plastic bottles, I gathered and transformed this cape to showcase how art can be made out of what we perceive as trash. It also embodies my favorite message of 'If Not Now, Then When?'" Meredith People en Español is part of the Meredith Latino Network. Copyright 2023 Meredith Corporation. All Rights Reserved. People en Español may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Offers may be subject to change without notice. this link opens in a new tab this link opens in a new tab this link opens a modal window

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R'Bonney Gabriel already held the Miss USA title. Josh Brasted/Getty Images In the clip, set to Adele's "Set Fire To The Rain," Gabriel showed how she used a flame from a candle to shape the plastic bottles and used orange dyes to color the fabric of her cape herself. "I designed this swimsuit cape inspired by the story of the Phoenix Rising, who emerged from adversity to become stronger, smarter and more powerful," she wrote in the caption. "I've kept this in mind during my journey through pageantry. Setbacks will always happen in life but we can choose whether to let them bring us down or use them as fuel to rise." Gabriel also said she spent 10 days in the lead-up to the pageant working on her cape design and even spent Christmas Day dyeing the fabric of the cape to look like flames, according to her Instagram stories. R'Bonney Gabriel showed on Instagram how she designed the swimsuit cape. R'Bonney Gabriel/Instagram Gabriel spoke about her passion for sustainable design in the final question round on Saturday, Insider's "As a very passionate designer, I've been sewing for 13 years, I use fashion as a force for good. In my industry, I'm cutting down on pollution through recycled materials when I make my clothing. I teach sewing classes to women that have survived from human trafficking and domestic violence," Gabriel said. "And I say that because it is so important to invest in others," she added. "Invest in our community, and use your unique talent to make a difference...