American R’Bonney Gabriel was crowned the 71st Miss Universe 2022 this Saturday, becoming the most beautiful woman in the world at the event, held at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Some 90 candidates from countries around the world competed for the crown of Indian Harnaaz Sandhu in a grueling but glamorous pageant that lasted about two weeks.
This year the representatives had a competition full of orientation, rehearsals and dress tests. In addition, there are the official events such as the presentation of the typical costumes and the preliminary round, in which the top 16 have already been defined and the dice have been cast.
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The night promised great success for the Latina candidates who had stood out as favorites throughout the competition, particularly for the candidates from Colombia, María Fernanda Aristizábal; Venezuela, Amanda Dudamel; Puerto Rico, Ashley Ann Carino; Dominican Republic, Andreina Rodríguez; and Peru, Alessia Rovegno.
Likewise the Asiatic misses like that of the Philippines, Celeste Cortesi; Thailand, Anna Sueangam-iam; and India, Divita Rai, stomped with great participation throughout the contest.
Other candidates had great development: Curaçao, Gabriëla Dos Santos; South Africa, Ndavi Nokeri; USA, R’Bonney Gabriel; and Panama, Solaris Barba.
The surprise of the evening, according to several internationally recognized misologists, was the non-classification of Miss Mexico, Irma Cristina Miranda Valenzuela.
The expert also spoke of a candidate who influenced him.
WHO WILL REMAIN TO MODERATE THE BIG FINAL NIGHT?
Miss Universe 2012 Olivia Culpo and actress Jeannie Mai Jenkins hosted the closing gala, replacing comedian and presenter Steve Harvey, who was the official host for almost five years.
Culpo and Jenkins weren’t the only presenters, as they are joined backstage at the pageant by Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray and presenter Zuri Hall, known for NBC’s Access Hollywood and American Ninja Warrior.
On the Telemundo side, actress, presenter and Nuestra Belleza México 2000 Jacky Bracamontes and model Cristián de la Fuente, along with drivers Alix Aspe, Carlos Adyan and Andrea, have been in charge of keeping you informed of all the incidents of the competition Meza. , which will showcase behind-the-scenes content.
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Hip-hop rapper and singer Big Freedia, band Big Sam’s Funky Nation, violinist Amanda Shaw, group Tank and The Bangas and singer Yolanda Adams will be in charge of the musical part of the ceremony.
THE SERIOUS SIDE: THIS IS THE JURY THAT WILL CHOOSE THE NEW QUEEN
The all-female jury included Ximena Navarrete, Miss Universe 2010, singer Big Freedia, model Mara Martin, Miss Universe 1998 Wendy Fitzwilliam, model, actress and sportswriter Emily Austin, CEO and founder of O Skin Med Spa Olivia Quido, journalist and Host of Telemundo Myrka Dellanos and CEO of Roku company Sweta Patel.
Miss USA 2015 Olivia Jordan and ImpactWayv Marketing Director Kathleen Ventrella served as judges for the preliminary round only.
They had the difficult task of selecting the new universal sovereign, who will travel between New York and Thailand to fulfill her responsibilities as a beauty ambassador for the company, which will be run by new owner, Thai transgender billionaire Anne Jakkaphong Jakrajutatip.
Don’t miss the 71st edition of Miss Universe live from Coast to Coast this Saturday at 8pm ET / 5pm PT only on Telemundo. Also join the conversation via @Telemundo on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok with #MissUniverso.