United States R’Bonney Gabriel crowned 71st Miss Universe 2022

The 71st Miss Universe title was won by the United States candidate R’Bonney Gabriel. The crowning ceremony was held in New Orleans, Mexico, where she was presented the crown by India's Harnaaz Kaur Sandhu, the winner of the 2021 title. The second runner-up was Miss Dominican Republic, followed by Miss Curacao and Miss Puerto Rico to round out the top five. The Indian candidate, Divita Rai, could only make it to the top 16. R’Bonney Gabriel, a former high school volleyball player and graduate of the University of North Texas, is also a successful CEO of her own sustainable clothing line.

IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER

  1. The Miss Universe 2022 title winner is R’Bonney Gabriel from the United States.
  2. R’Bonney Gabriel was crowned by India's 2021 Miss Universe title winner, Harnaaz Kaur Sandhu.
  3. The venue of the 71st Miss Universe Competition was New Orleans, Mexico.
  4. Among the top five finalists were Andreina Martinez from The Dominican Republic,  Gabriela Dos Santos from Curacao, and Ashley Carino from Puerto Rico.
  5. Indian candidate, Divita Rai could only reach the top 16.
  6. R’Bonney Gabriel, apart from being a pageant winner, is also a successful entrepreneur, heading a sustainable clothing line.

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