Filipino-American and USA bet R’Bonney Gabriel posted a photo on Instagram with Miss Universe Philippines 2022 Celeste Cortesi.
“Honored to share the stage last night with the lovely @celeste_cortesi,” R’Bonney wrote in an Instagram story.
The photo was captured after the evening gown portion of the competition’s preliminary round on Thursday, January 12 (Philippine time).
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Both beauty queens wore Filipino creations during this round of the pageant.
Celeste sported a sky-blue gown made by renowned Filipino designer Oliver Tolentino.
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Meanwhile, R’Bonney donned an edgy yet sophisticated halter top peek-a-boo trumpet dress with a detachable oversized cape shawl. This was designed by Filipino designer Rian Fernandez.
The national costume of the 28-year-old beauty queen was also created by Filipino designer Patrick Isorena.
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The coronation night will be held on Saturday, January 14 evening in New Orleans. (9 a.m., Sunday, January 15, Philippine time).
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