Quick Info
| Profession | Model |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 20/03/1994 |
| Age | 32 years |
| Birthplace | Houston, Texas |
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | R'Bonney Nola Gabriel |
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| Famous For | Being the winner of Miss Universe 2022 beauty pageant |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 7" |
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| Weight | 50 kg |
| Eye Color | Hazel |
| Hair Color | Light Brown |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | University of North Texas, the United States |
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| Educational Qualification | Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fashion Design with a minor in Fibers from the University of North Texas (2018) |
Personal Life
| Religion | Christianity |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Father | Remigio Bonzon Gabriel |
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| Mother | Dana Walker |
| Siblings | Three elder brothers |
Career
| Titles |
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| Founder Of | R'Bonney Nola (sustainable clothing brand) |
| Associate With | Magpies & Peacocks (non-profit organization dedicated to collecting, curating, and reusing post-consumer textiles) |
| Notable Achievements | First Filipino-American to win Miss USA, Miss Texas USA, and Miss Universe; oldest winner of Miss Universe at 28 years old; first American to win Miss Universe since 2012; second Asian American woman to win Miss Universe since 1997; ninth American to win Miss Universe; sixth mixed-heritage woman to win Miss Universe title |
| Occupations | Fashion designer, model, sewing instructor |
Favourites
| Color | Green |
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| Food | Thin-crust pizza |
| Sweet | Donuts |
| Filipino Dessert | Halo Halo |
| Quote | If not now, then when? |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/rbonneynola/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. R’Bonney’s father, R. Bon. Gabriel, is Filipino and met her American mother in Texas. | |
| 2. R’Bonney is dedicated to promoting environmental sustainability in the fashion sector. | |
| 3. She established 'R’Bonney Nola,' an eco-conscious apparel brand based in Houston. | |
| 4. R’Bonney is involved in providing sewing lessons to women who have overcome domestic violence and human trafficking. | |
| 5. She began her career as a model, collaborating with renowned labels such as 'Nicole Miller' and 'Esé Azénabor.' | |
| 6. R'Bonney's father, Remigio Bonzon Gabriel, is a Filipino immigrant from Manila who moved to the USA to study at the University of Southern California. | |
| 7. R'Bonney is involved in providing sewing lessons to women who have survived domestic violence and human trafficking. | |
| 8. She began entering pageants at age 25 after being encouraged by a woman she met at photo shoots. | |
| 9. She trained daily for two and a half years before winning Miss Universe, taking hair lessons, makeup lessons, walking lessons, and weekly interview lessons. | |
| 10. She has been sewing for 13 years and uses fashion as a force for good. | |
| 11. During the Miss USA 2022 preliminary rounds, she paid homage to Maria Clara, a feminist hero of the Philippines. | |
| 12. R'Bonney began entering pageants at age 25 after being encouraged by a woman she met at photo shoots. | |
| 13. She placed first runner-up at her first pageant and got the 'pageant bug.' | |
| 14. She is the first Filipina to win Miss Universe outside the Philippines. | |
| 15. She is the fifth Miss Universe of Filipino descent. |