MISS Universe 2022 R’Bonney Gabriel is having a great time in Manila so far before she makes an appearance at the Miss Universe Philippines 2023 coronation night this weekend.
At the airport, she was welcomed by her parents, Filipino Remigio Bonzon Gabriel and American Dana Walker.
The Filipino-speaking beauty queen did not waste time and immediately headlined her first event, the 2023 Miss Universe Philippines Fashion and Charity Gala Night, at the Okada Manila in Parañaque City on Wednesday. She was joined by Miss Universe President Paula Shugart and Miss Universe Organization owner Anne Jakrajutatip.
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On Instagram, she greeted her fellow Filipinos as she rocked her stunning, sparkly Mark Bumgarner Filipiniana gown.
“Magandang gabi Manila, thank you for a fabulous first night,” she said.
She and her team are currently staying in Okada Manila as seen in her post.
Gabriel touches the hearts of Filipinos all over the world especially whenever she speaks the local language. Upon her arrival in Manila, the reigning Miss Universe immediately went live and greeted everyone with “Hello, hello! Magandang araw po sa lahat sa inyo! I just landed in the Philippines!”
She went on to share a bit about her last visit to the country.
“I’m so happy to be back, I haven’t been here in five years. The last time I was here was in 2018 with my parents,” she added.
Recently, the 29-year-old fashion designer and sewing instructor posted an Instagram story of a throwback of her and her mother ziplining in Tagaytay.
Gabriel made history last January when she was crowned the first Filipino-American Miss Universe. She was praised for pushing “fashion as a force for good” during the final question and answer portion.
She has been inspiring Filipinas to join pageants even prior to her win.
