outgoing queen
SAN SALVADOR, EL SALVADOR.- R’bonney Gabriel’s time as Miss Universe came to an end this Saturday when Sheynnis Palacios, Miss Nicaragua, was crowned her successor.
Before presenting her crown, the American walked across the stage at the José Adolfo Pineda National Gymnasium in San Salvador, El Salvador, as the 84 2023 candidates applauded her, proud of her management.
R’bonney Gabriel looked stunning in a beautiful sparkling mermaid dress with an ornament on her head.
As she passed between the candidates, her pre-recorded message began to resonate among the thousands in attendance.
“I believe that we shape our own destiny through determined action and hard work. We are all born with a gift and I am grateful that Miss Universe gave me the opportunity to share my gift for fashion with the world,” the outgoing ruler began. , who served from 2022 to 2023.
“From collaborating with young designers to creating recycled pieces, I wanted to show that fashion can be a force for good. Let us never allow adversity or hate to deter us from our goal,” he added.
The historic moment when R’Bonney crowned Sheynnis Palacios as his successor.
She later highlighted her own resilience and how her belief in herself led to her being crowned Miss Universe 2022.
“I wouldn’t be here today if I had let hatred and dark moments get to me, a strong voice and a strong spirit always triumph over negativity,” he added.
And he ended with a message that drew applause from the entire audience and excited shouts throughout the venue.
“Find the strength to dream and don’t waste a moment, the moment is now and if not now, when?” emphasized Gabriel.
Minutes later he placed his crown on the beautiful Nicaraguan woman’s head. Sheynnis Palacioswho will go down in history as the first Central American to win.