R’Bonnie Gabriel from USA is Miss Universe 2023. India’s Harnaaz Sandhu, who won the 2022 beauty pageant title, was crowned the new Miss Universe at a grand ceremony held on Sunday morning. India’s Divita Rai made it to the top 16 but could not go further. Those who made it to the top 5 include Venezuela – Amanda Dudamel Newman, USA – R’Bonnie Gabriel, Puerto Rico – Ashley Carino, Curacao – Gabriela dos Santos, Dominican Republic – Andrea Martinez. Of these, the Dominican Republic, the United States and Venezuela moved on to the final Top 3 round.
The second runner-up was Andrea Martínez of the Dominican Republic and the first runner-up position was held by Amanda Dudamel Newman of Venezuela.
Before R’Bonnie, India’s Harnaaz Sandhu was crowned Miss Universe 2021. Punjab’s Harnaaz Sandhu represented India at the 70th Miss Universe 2021 pageant, which was held in Eilat, Israel. The 71st Miss Universe pageant was to be held at the New Orleans Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States.