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2023 71st Miss Universe competition in New Orleans

Updated: Mar 14, 2023

Photographer: Tammie Spivey-Peterson Capturing The Moments Photography

Miss USA the winner of Miss Universe R' Bonney Gabriel A.K.A R'Bonney Nola

On January 14, 2023 at Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, LA the 71st Miss Universe pageant was held. Anne Jakapong Jakrajuatip the founder and CEO of JKN Global Group is the new owner of Miss Universe Organization. Miss Universe is a global women's empowerment platform. A total of 84 Miss Universe delegates from various nations was in the competition. It was aired live on Roku

The crowd was full of ecstatic friends and family and fans from all around the world. The lobby of the convention center where the red carpet was beautiful sparkling gowns and blingy suits and attire. Everyone was thrilled to be there and to represent their country.

Photographer: Tammie Spivey-Peterson Capturing The Moments Photography

CEO Amy Emmerich of Miss Universe

Photographer: Tammie Spivey-Peterson Capturing The Moments Photography

Let the show began! The crowd was very passionate about the country that they where there to represent. Jeannie Mai Jenkins and Olivia Frances Culpo did a fabulous job hosting the competition. These beauties rocked the night with their vibrant and beautiful personalities.

The hostess: Jeannie Mai Jenkins and Olivia Frances Culpo

Photographer: Tammie Spivey-Peterson Capturing The Moments Photography

Performance by Yolanda Adams

Photographer: Tammie Spivey-Peterson Capturing The Moments Photography

Miss Universe Delegates

Photographer: Tammie Spivey-Peterson Capturing The Moments Photography

And the WINNNER is Miss USA

R'Bonney Gabriel is a fashion designer. Her fashion line is R'Bonney Nola and she is also a model from Houston Texas. She is a 28 year old Filipino American.

In her speech R'Bonney stated, “ your purpose is something people can’t take away from you."