Miss Texas USA title goes to Asian American woman for the first time

R'Bonney Gabriel's dramatic rise to stardom comes in the midst of entering the pageant world two years ago. It's an example of what makes this country the land of opportunity.

[@betherevolution1334]

Wow she's even beyond beautiful by caring about the environment! A deserved win!

[@rysachibana1486]

She has that winner aura. Definitely a frontrunner.

[@misspandesal]

I had goosebumps just reading the captions and looking at her speak. She is beautiful, elegant, and intelligent. I especially impressed with her desire to share her talent and empower women to do the same! Wonderful all the way around!

[@writtenhousesecurity6499]

Let hope she makes it past the "stab the boyfriend stage" , and remains free to do good work. 🤗🤗

[@zuehlibkajj]

If she wins Miss USA, she will have the best pageant fans in Miss Universe, that’s the Filipino and American fans.

[@Moss_piglets]

I don't know man. Pinoy pageant fans are crazy. Those in the Philippines will want the crown for the Philippines not the US. So they'll root for their fellow native pinay not a Fil-Am.

[@zuehlibkajj]

@@Moss_piglets Oh? Ok.

[@zethcao11]

@@Moss_piglets eh di wow.

[@CoolNumber1]

She is not pure asian lmao, half white to be exact.

[@radrad7999]

@@CoolNumber1 that’s why Asian American duh.. comprehension left the group?😂😂😂

[@karadizon4299]

That’s so awesome to have such a beautiful young lady who gives back to the community especially women who had experienced domestic violence and human sex trafficking. She’s helping them get their life back. Rarely see this! Wish her the best at Miss USA. A great role model

[@anony-ic3pz]

ABSOLUTELY...that's not only beauty on the outside but beauty on the inside!

[@zvinomnomnom157]

It's now October 2022 and she won Miss USA! The way she speaks emanates positivity and genuine care to help the community.

[@heidimontianto5290]

And today, she won Miss Universe ♥️

[@AuntJane1725]

Double the fun! Miss Texas 2022, from Carrollton, is also the first Asian American to hold that title.

[@Dorothyredshz]

She seems very genuine and kind , congrats!

[@natskieloveslife4368]

The Filipiniana dress really shows her heritage. 🇵🇭

[@michaelwood9652]

@Natskie love life. How are you doing today?

[@benjaminbeber9894]

Pia father is German , Catriona father is Scottish Australian and now R'Bonny father is Filipino. This happens only one in a million. Go and get that Miss Universe crown for America and make this country proud again, we will be rooting for you and including the Philippines Celesti Cortese whose father is of Italian descent. We're all so proud of you. 😍

[@mommyshireen9844]

And Next Filipino Indonesia 👏

[@robertomonicoignacio]

@@mommyshireen9844 I am not sure yet.

[@Timothee_Chalamet_CMBYN]

Is she Wasian? I don’t think she represents the broader Asian community in terms of physical appearance at all. It’s like anytime an “Asian” wins a pageant it’s always a wasian that def has Eurocentric features. As someone who is Hispanic this happens all the time in our community, it’s always a white hispanic that is being showcased when the majority of us are mestizo or more indeginious.

[@ID_iKONIC_VIP]

I agree but I think it's because Phillipines was colonized by Spain.... they have people that look Latino or European and also the ones who look more indigenous Asian. But seems the ones who get highlighted for their beauty are the ones that look more Western.

[@giiggii11]

She doesn't look Asian at all

[@g.m.8360]

Thanks I thought it was just me she does not look Asian I have cousins half European and Chinese look a lot more Asian is this just a feel good thing but she is really pretty no matter what race or try to make everything so racial that said a lot about our country

[@alexanderpowell4789]

@@g.m.8360 Because Filipinos don't look like typical Asians. For example, Olivia Rodrigo (Filipino-American ancestry), and Catriona Gray (Filipino-Australian ancestry) looks alike, but they both don't look the typical Asian because Filipinos to begin with don't look like typical Asians.

[@mayg.931]

I'm so proud of the Filipino American win for Ms. Texas's great 👍👍🇵🇭🇺🇲

[@bogartmotomoto8222]

Lol. Asian american is much appropriate. She has only one citizenship which is American. But her heritage is “Asian” that is why she is “asian-american”.

[@ortizlloyd8378]

@@bogartmotomoto8222 lololol if you have a parent that is filipino then she is considered filipino.. she's american in paper 😂

[@IslanderloverBKK]

@@bogartmotomoto8222 Her mother is American, why disregard her other half?

[@amaliahightower]

@@IslanderloverBKK She’s Filipino/American 🇵🇭🇺🇸

[@nelsontan8178]

@@bogartmotomoto8222 "she only represents texas and if she wins, then it's the US not the Philippines that she will be representing"...is this what you mean?

[@Meinisin]

I hope you will be winning Miss Universe USA 2022 .Congratulations!

[@sailormoonadventures2510]

And the protesters saying her winning was rigged..now shes the miss universe

[@Yesnog05]

Yes! She's Filipino-American just like me and I am so proud to see one of our own making it big!

[@perfectsplit5515]

I actually thought she looked somewhat Hispanic. I believe some Filipinos have Spanish blood.

[@RL-lr3vw]

Whoa, truly a beauty with a mission. Godspeed Ms. Texas! Love her simple modern black and white Filipiniana dress.

[@mariesal3558]

If she gets to compete in miss universe she will definitely give miss Philippines a good competition!

[@mnm3755]

She’s gorgeous! Good for her for being a great role model to young girls-Asian & all. 🙌🏻 I love her story of giving back. I learned to sew since I was 5 & never thought of teaching women to help inspire them so good for her for doing this. I can’t wait to see what her future holds.

[@vinvin1082]

She doesn’t look Asian at all lol

[@Jean-ni6of]

I sure other women in a contest could be admired for other things. Let's not ignore talented women who about teaching others where it is needed.

[@alexanderpowell4789]

@@vinvin1082 Do Filipinos look like the typical Asian to you? How then would you expect her to look typical Asian when her Asian heritage doesn't even look the typical Asian?

[@cherubim3460]

This was previous. Right now, R'bonney Gabriel, Ms. Texas did not know that she really won Miss Universe USA 2022 at this time. She has a heart of gold.

[@pinkvelvet3865]

Praying you will win Miss USA.

[@jesusebelortuazon9847]

And today she is a phenomenal Miss Universe ❤️ so inspirational 💕

[@rienabelazotes7558]

Now you are the first to Asian American in 71 years of miss universe congrats ..you prove them wrong..

[@cvdom08]

Congratulations R'Bonney Go go go #MissUniverse2022 ❤️🇵🇭👑

[@rgpmotorsports8192]

She is absolutely beautiful.Her looks perfect to become the next miss universe.Proud fil-am.Goodluck and mabuhay…!🙏

[@bluestar2253]

Truly inspiring! Way to go R'Bonney!

[@Bernicemarie]

I’m so proud to be a Filipina right now. Congratulations to her and I love what she’s doing in her community ☺️🇵🇭🇺🇸

[@tonymoretti2347]

If Jollibees wasn't reason enough! Now this!

[@Bernicemarie]

@@tonymoretti2347 agreed…and someone said that they have the best mascot and I kinda agree

[@tonymoretti2347]

@@Bernicemarie 😄

[@vareseources]

Why are you so proud? What have you done?

[@Bernicemarie]

@@vareseources because she’s a Filipina, just like me. It’s nice to see a woman of color to be Miss Texas USA. Representation matters. I know my accomplishments are not even good as hers, but at least she’s doing something.

[@Moss_piglets]

She's BIRACIAL! She's not just ASIAN. Why can't the media get it right? I don't understand why someone who is biracial/multiracial has to choose one. It's even more annoying when people decide for you. Smh.

[@bogartmotomoto8222]

Kaya nga Asian American eh.

[@youxarexmyxsunshine]

Philliphines is the Venezuelan version, they have so many beauties. I was very curious with the Philippines and took time to research and study it’s history and what an amazing country.

[@ronberi7773]

thank you

[@lucellemarie9597]

Thanks for appreciating our country ❤️☺️

[@LCDC5759]

Thank you

[@gd4378]

Thank you for your kind words 😘

[@rainereigns]

Thank you, you should visit our country and feel the friendliness as well.

[@janicaroselazaga8920]

all the asian community will support you miss texas

[@t-talk-time3582]

And now she just crowned Miss USA 2022! She’s got it all and didn’t forget her heritage whole proudly representing Americans🎉

[@raniellagarcia2195]

she wearing a Filipiña just wow!!! go get the crown 🤍

[@jayskillz1678]

Ewww

[@jenniekanjanarak6281]

so gross

[@justdont2378]

@@jenniekanjanarak6281 Imagine being disgusted by fabric

[@justdont2378]

@@jenniekanjanarak6281 I'll pray for your phobia

[@jenniekanjanarak6281]

@@justdont2378 keep cryin

[@jojoburtonjr6193]

she's so proud of her heritage.. the dress she wore a national costume frm the Philippines.. proud Filipino here.. 😘

[@gata_salvaje69]

😂😂😂😂

[@jojoburtonjr6193]

@@gata_salvaje69 what's so funny about my comment?

[@EllionicoJohn]

right

[@bongvalera5742]

Why are Filipinos always proud?😒😒😒

[@chattcedric6321]

@@bongvalera5742 What's wrong of being PROUD? Aren't you PROUD of yourself or your Heritage?

[@roseg2219]

I am proud of you! Filipina-American❤️

[@bogartmotomoto8222]

Asian american

[@alexanderpowell4789]

@@bogartmotomoto8222 No. Filipinos alone are Asians with Hispanic influence. So Filipinos aren't typical Asians. It is more accurate to call her Filipino American.

[@laniesider2586]

Filipino American very proud 🇵🇭🇺🇸

[@magnoliaflower1020]

This will be a fierce competition this year with Ms. Universe

[@openmindedsometimes9581]

So proud of her!!!

[@aleina7356]

I love her innovative modern Filipiniana outfit. 😍❤️☺️

[@Kat3Lov382]

She's gorgeous 😍 Good luck

[@kavecrock1112]

It's a bit of a stretch to call her Asian American. Yeah yeah, she's a Pinay, so that makes her Asian. But, look at her, she doesn't look that much Asian at all. At least not the typical East Asian that people most often referred to as "Asians". She looks more like Hispanic, and that would make sense for a Pinay. If you didn't know her, and see her walking down the street, you would never guess she is an "Asian". So pardon me, if I don't sound enthusiastic about this.

[@TLB-wo7ld]

Yes, she does look SPANISH.

[@alexanderpowell4789]

Yeah. It would have been more accurate to call her Filipino American than Asian American.

[@daiiahi3403]

What really makes her beautiful is her Beautiful Heart that is full of Love......This really comes out when she speaks.....

[@Kensu_videos]

Obviously shes a Filipino-American right? I like the combination I love her from Korea♥️

[@rbebeabucay9356]

Yes.

[@alexcr3053]

Its south korea. War is coming soon hehehe

[@waterheaterservices]

@@alexcr3053 We will liberate North Korea and North California from The Party 😜

[@lyndobla]

R'bonney has such calm sweet gentle voice!

[@cunananfrancis561]

WE proud of you!.

[@Ria1209]

A real beauty Queen! Smart and beautiful with a compassionate ❤️! Best of luck to you!

[@AlanJLopez-gj5gf]

Wowwww she has that MISS USA GLOW!!!!!

[@garsua3141]

Wow she’s the new Ms USA😍🎉🎉proud FilAm here🇵🇭🇺🇸 ❤🎉

[@blancasalonga4089]

I am so proud of you. Congrats.

[@micheleboyle3547]

What a beautiful woman inside and out! 🌺congratulations!

[@annemacarthur2890]

Congratulations to Miss USA for winning miss universe 2022...we love u from Philippines

[@gwapakaayobabe]

Yes I already knew this news, she is Miss Texas USA to represent Texas at Miss Universe USA. Her father is Filipino! On another note, I think some people would also like to know that Miss Texas who'll represent Texas at the Miss America is also Filipino-American!

[@rhenzq1640]

A good way to start the year 2023, there she is now, our new Miss Universe Filipino-American. 'So proud of you!

[@juliusrayearllegaspi56]

The report seems lacking a bit. They could have at least mentioned she was of Filipino descent instead of just Asian American.

[@krung2tv548]

Congrats to our new Miss Universe!!! born to be queen!!

[@ForeverSweetx3]

I wished they would let more natural women win. Like no fillers. 🤨

[@ifuloikano]

and now, she is the new MISS UNIVERSE!!!

[@oliviaonystok1816]

congratulations 🎈🎊🎉🍾 Miss Texas

[@elizabethreyes9820]

Go Ms Texas. We will watch Ms USA!

[@mariaboyd7380]

She waited a few years before joining..She hit the spot at the right time.

[@seymorefact4333]

🇺🇸 she's not Asian! She's mixed.

[@PreludeSon]

Beauty and kind, quite rare. Congratulations 🎉👏

[@PrincessMindorena]

Filipino women have been winning beauty pageants for decades. In 1964, the first Filipina to win Miss International was Gemma Cruz. In 1969, Gloria Diaz was the first Filipina crowned Miss Universe. There were numerous others that followed. The Filipinos feel so blessed to have these beauties who are beautiful, inside and out.

[@rainyear9984]

Go for the ms universe👍 you can do it🤘😁

[@vienjericohmanlangit9522]

and now miss universe..🇺🇲🇵🇭

[@samnguyen9245]

Miss Texas u looks so Beautiful 🤩😍👏👏👏👍👍

[@melvincarbonel964]

She is wearing a traditional style from the Philippines

[@TheHouseofChameleons]

At least with Texas, you know her crown was about hard work and not color.

[@maisiecastro1]

Asian American miss USA Texas Bonney talented she speak with the heart beautiful

[@cyrushomes7512]

I can relate. I have also worked so hard to be born beautiful and brushing teeth twice a day to keep my teeth shiny!

[@ditolangsapinas2927]

She is from Ms. Philippines 🇵🇭 Goodluck to ur journey. 💖

[@maisiecastro1]

Beautiful smile and amazing talented kind loving prayers for miss Universe good luck miss USA Texas miss Gabriel

[@CarloBarlongo]

But she's white as hell...I mean a lot of Wasians just basically look White compared to Black mixed with white they have both features which makes them really unique

[@johnkennethmasong3368]

I hope Asian representation will soar.

[@dexterechiverri6631]

This, Miss Texas, for the win. Go R’bonny! That, Miss USA crown , is yours!

[@edgarsantos2217]

So Beautiful 😍❤️

[@CarlesDeSantes]

And she won the MU crown !

[@sagek7949]

This is great but she doesn’t have an obviously Asian face. I would never be able to tell.

[@greenlantern9577]

2022 miss universe is miss usa Its time again for usa yesssssssss

[@pouetpouetdaddy5]

she got so much make up that we couldn't know that she is asian lol

[@TLB-wo7ld]

🤣😂😆😁

[@louieadam251]

She will be the next Ms. Universe. Go Ms. USA.

[@LPM147]

Hold on a sec. What if she actually doesn't identify as an "Asian woman?" BTW, she doesn't really look Asian to me. And isn't that really the key here... judging people by how they LOOK?

[@Redplane500]

Asian-American is a very broad description of her ethnicity. What exactly is her real ethnicity?

[@alexanderpowell4789]

Filipino American would have been accurate since Filipinos are Asians with Hispanic influence. Heck calling her South East Asian American would have been better than Asian American since if you think of typical Asians it would be East Asians like Chinese and Japanese.

[@tw4943]

she didnt win on Merit NOR beauty, this was a DIVERSITY WOKE Win....lets be clear about HOW she actually 'Won'

[@vinedee9428]

I love R'bonney, congratulations, u will represent the USA, we Filipino proud of you

[@jasonflores4250]

Wow… she’s even wearing a traditional filipina attire

[@phillypenn3183]

Such a beautiful Lady inside and out. The judgers are very wise. I'll vote for her too.

[@mirzar8695]

Damn a filipino bloodline im not surprised!

[@rebmaster899]

philippunes is known as a land of thieves

[@pjscafe]

So awesome to see an Asian American crowned as Miss Texas. Didn't think it could happen in that state. He's gorgeous and smart to boot.

[@titachabow3797]

Yesss another Filipina🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@ShoppingwithRina]

As Filipino I’m proud of her

[@maiguapa8]

Another pretty and intelligent Filipina! So proud of you 💕🥰💐🎊🎉 congratulations 🎈

[@janmarrod7805]

She's Beauty & intelligent & good heart human being. Congratulations & More power.

[@tomijaya4863]

Asian on the riseeeee darlingggg❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

[@RaymondLopezTV]

This is the next Miss Universe

[@Maria-kg1nh]

Beautiful and wonderful cause. Keep inspiring. God's love and blessings.

[@carefulconsumer8682]

Congrats! I will say having taken a few language classes at UNT in the past, they have a lot of women who are very beautiful...and smart! It's an excellent school with very nice students imo.

[@glorrrr5579]

You see Southeast Asian women are really beautiful. 💙

[@verolly31]

She is asian???

[@FrancisLitanofficialJAPINOY]

Half Hispanic, Half Asian

[@Frodofinds]

@@FrancisLitanofficialJAPINOY Hispanic white aka Mestiza aka Caucasian. lol

[@jonasjavier54]

No mention of what asian country.

[@VM-sy1hu]

She in a Filipiana dress!! OMG!

[@eyammariposa5651]

This will be hard for us as filipinos...if we have ph representative and yet miss texas usa is our blood line too

[@bogartmotomoto8222]

Miss texas will represent USA

[@maryjanefabello2434]

Is she a FILIPINO?

[@irvinnoah5690]

and half American.

[@bogartmotomoto8222]

American by nationality, by citizenship and by heart

[@koukimonzta]

Bloodline yes