The Philippines may not have scored another victory at the Miss Universe pageant over the weekend but the crown went to someone with Filipino lineage—the United States’ R’Bonney Gabriel, whose father was born in Manila. | diyarista
Celeste Cortesi of the Philippines failed to advance to the semifinals, breaking the country’s 12-year streak of placing within the top 21 which started in 2010, courtesy of Venus Raj, who finished fifth that year.
She wore gowns made by Filipino designer Rian Fernandez in the preliminary gown competition and the finals, like she did during her Miss USA bid. Another Filipino designer, Patrick Isorena, made her costumes in both her national and international competitions. Gabriel responded: “I would use it to be a transformational leader. As a very passionate designer, [I’ve] been sewing for 13 years, I use fashion as a force for good. In my industry, I’m cutting down on pollution through recycled materials when I make clothing. I teach sewing classes to women that have survived from human trafficking and domestic violence.”
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