Miss Universe 2022 R’Bonney Gabriel was one of the hosts of the local pageant, Miss Universe Philippines 2024 coronation night held on May 22, 2024, and the beauty queen serves nothing but spectacular looks that are meant not just to be worn but to express heartfelt messages and meaningful stories. Styled by Perry Tabora, each ensemble is accentuated by the dazzling brilliance of LVNA jewelry and carries a love letter to the places, people, and cultures that have had a big impact on her and molded the woman she is now. As one of the hosts, R’Bonney Gabriel shone the night with confidence and sophistication, epitomizing the essence of beauty and grace.
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“A LOVE LETTER TO TEXAS: The Yellow Rose of Texas”
This yellow ensemble with an impressive rose on its front designed by Larry Espinosa epitomized the Yellow Rose of Texas. The first look was dedicated to R’Bonney Gabriel’s beloved hometown, paying homage to Texas, the Lone Star State which is a place that has shaped her, “A symbol of Lone Star Womanhood. I wouldn’t be here today if it wasn’t for the Texas women who helped me unlock the potential I didn’t realize I had,” R’Bonney Gabriel wrote in her Instagram post. The beauty queen also shared that this first gown she wore represents her beginning and where it all started.
For the overall visual served, R’Bonney Gabriel’s first makeup look done by Mickey See plays under the palette reminiscent of the sun–earthy browns, toast oranges, and gold, with pink and fiery red on the lips that truly complement the radiant yellow gown. Completing the look, it was an excellent touch of flair from R’Bonney Gabriel’s sleek short hair perfectly styled by Jerry Javier.
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R’Bonney Gabriel wearing the LVNA jewelry pieces
“A LOVE LETTER TO MY FATHER: Beauty In The Storm”
With the storms that life throws us–full of unending uncertainties, challenges, and fierce R’Bonney Gabriel is a strong and courageous woman raised by a persevering father who has taught her a meaningful and valuable life lesson that “perspective is everything.”
R’Bonney Gabriel pays homage to her father through this magenta ensemble with an intricate fabric accent that represents life’s entanglement, designed by Ehrran Montoya which undoubtedly symbolizes the transformative lesson. She wrote “My father grew up in Malate, Manila, and immigrated to the USA with a college scholarship. He’s fought many obstacles to pave the way for the life, family, and career he wanted in the States. He taught me that storms in life can be our greatest teacher if we know how to find the beauty in them.”
For this second hosting look styled by Perry Tabora, part of the highlight is the long wavy tresses of R’Bonney Gabriel impressively done by Jerry Javier with a strong makeup look made with monochromes and an eye-catching smokey eye, dolled up by Mickey See.
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R’Bonney Gabriel wearing the LVNA jewelry pieces
“A LOVE LETTER TO MY MOM: The Sweetest Light In My Life”
R’Bonney Gabriel’s third hosting look styled by Perry Tabora pays homage to the woman she considers the sweetest light in her life; her mother who has become her unlimited source of support and who has embraced her with so much love and great kindness. Wearing Larry Espinosa’s ensemble that highlights her beauty queen figure and features flowers made of rhinestones, this gown symbolizes her blossoming gratitude and her mother’s modest upbringing.
“I’ve never met a sweeter, patient, kind woman in my life. She always allowed me to explore different interests, hobbies, sports, and arts and was always by my side supporting me in all my endeavors,” R’Bonney Gabriel wrote.
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R’Bonney Gabriel wearing the LVNA jewelry pieces
“A LOVE LETTER TO THE PHILIPPINES”
he Filipino-American beauty queen also pays tribute to the Philippines as she has always been celebrated and supported by the Filipinos which she said she felt all the way to Texas. “Since 2020, when I started my Miss Universe training, I could feel the support all the way in Texas. The love from Filipinos can be felt anywhere. As a Filipina-American, connecting with my identity has been important to me and I thank yall for encouraging me to always celebrate the beautiful culture of the Philippines,” R’Bonney Gabriel wrote.
With her stunning hosting look ender, this Rian Fernandez elegant blue gown serves as respect to all the Filipinos who have made R’Bonney Gabriel feel the warmth of support and love from the Philippines to Texas. With a sleek hair bun styled by Jerry Javier and a perfectly done makeup look created by Mickey See, R’Bonney Gabriel truly is a vision of elegance and sophistication.
For R’Bonney Gabriel’s last hosting look, her makeup was a fusion of monochrome and bold colors symbolizing the woman she has become, thanks to Mickey See who definitely slayed the makeup game and the commendable work of Jerry Javier for the sleek bun hair that enhanced R’Bonney Gabriel’s beauty queen aura that will always shine.