R’Bonney Gabriel

About

R’Bonney Nola Gabriel (born March 20, 1994) is an American fashion designer, model, host and beauty pageant titleholder best known for winning the title of Miss Universe 2022. Gabriel won the Miss Texas USA 2022 and Miss USA 2022 titles, becoming the ninth competitor from the United States to win the Miss Universe title, as well as the oldest entrant. In 2026, she competed on season 22 of Project Runway.

== Early life and education ==
R’Bonney Nola Gabriel was born in Houston, Texas, to a Filipino father, Remigio Bonzon “R. Bon” Gabriel, and an American mother, Dana Walker, who were married in the Philippines. She grew up in Missouri City and later in Friendswood, with three older brothers. Her father was born in the Philippines and is from Malate, Manila. He immigrated to Washington at the age of 25, later receiving a degree in psychology at the University of Houston, and then opening a car repair shop. Her mother is from Beaumont. Gabriel spent some time in Manila during her childhood playing in the streets, playing tong-its, and watching the parade of Filipino fiestas. She and her family have continued to visit the Philippines during holidays and summer vacations, going back and…