Miss Universe 2022: Contestants, Finalists, Winners

At 28, Gabrielle designs sustainable clothing, runs a fashion line under her name, and works as a model and “sewing instructor” at a non-profit tailor shop.

Above: Miss USA R'Bonney Gabriel poses after being crowned Miss Universe at the 71st Miss Universe pageant.

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At 28, Gabrielle designs sustainable clothing, runs a fashion line under her name, and works as a model and “sewing instructor” at a non-profit tailor shop.

Above: Miss USA R'Bonney Gabriel poses after being crowned Miss Universe at the 71st Miss Universe pageant.

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Miss Angola Swelia Da Silva Antonio walks onstage with fellow contestants for the start of the 71st Miss Universe Beauty Pageant.

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Miss Angola Swelia Da Silva Antonio walks onstage with fellow contestants for the start of the 71st Miss Universe Beauty Pageant.

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People arrive for the 71st Miss Universe competition at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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People arrive for the 71st Miss Universe competition at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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Miss Seychelles Gabriella Gonthier walks through the crowd with fellow contestants for the start of the final round of the contest.

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Miss Seychelles Gabriella Gonthier walks through the crowd with fellow contestants for the start of the final round of the contest.

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The final round of the beauty contest involved "personal statements, in depth interviews and various categories including evening gown & swimwear".

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The final round of the beauty contest involved "personal statements, in depth interviews and various categories including evening gown & swimwear".

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Miss Colombia Maria Fernanda Aristizabal walks the runaway during the final round.

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Miss Colombia Maria Fernanda Aristizabal walks the runaway during the final round.

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Contestants during the final competition on January 14, 2023.

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Contestants during the final competition on January 14, 2023.

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The last of the 16 finalists during the final round of the 71st Miss Universe Beauty Pageant.

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The last of the 16 finalists during the final round of the 71st Miss Universe Beauty Pageant.

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Second place was taken by Venezuelan Amanda Dudamel, the third went to Andreina Martinez from the Dominican Republic.

Above: The final five contestants are announced during the final round. Left to right are Miss Dominican Republic Andreina Martinez, Miss Curacao Gabriela Dos Santos, Miss Puerto Rico Ashley Carino, Miss USA R'Bonney Gabriel, and Miss Venezuela Amanda Dudamel.

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Second place was taken by Venezuelan Amanda Dudamel, the third went to Andreina Martinez from the Dominican Republic.

Above: The final five contestants are announced during the final round. Left to right are Miss Dominican Republic Andreina Martinez, Miss Curacao Gabriela Dos Santos, Miss Puerto Rico Ashley Carino, Miss USA R'Bonney Gabriel, and Miss Venezuela Amanda Dudamel.

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Miss USA R'Bonney Gabriel (L) and Miss Venezuela Amanda Dudamel hold hands.

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Miss USA R'Bonney Gabriel (L) and Miss Venezuela Amanda Dudamel hold hands.

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Miss Spain Alicia Faubel takes part in the evening gown competition during the final round.

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Miss Spain Alicia Faubel takes part in the evening gown competition during the final round.

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Gabriel said her mission is that women and girls see themselves reflected in her and feel inspired to achieve their goals while being true to themselves.

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Gabriel said her mission is that women and girls see themselves reflected in her and feel inspired to achieve their goals while being true to themselves.

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Miss Canada Amelia Tu takes part in the evening gown competition during the final round.

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Miss Canada Amelia Tu takes part in the evening gown competition during the final round.

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Gabriel was crowned by the 70th Miss Universe, Harnaaz Sandhu.

Above: Miss USA R'Bonney Gabriel, back to camera, is hugged by other contestants after being crowned Miss Universe.

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Gabriel was crowned by the 70th Miss Universe, Harnaaz Sandhu.

Above: Miss USA R'Bonney Gabriel, back to camera, is hugged by other contestants after being crowned Miss Universe.

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