Sabi tuloy ng ilang netizens, parang nagkaroon na rin ng ikalimang korona ng Miss Universe ang Pilipinas sa katauhan ng Pinay-American at reigning queen na si R’Bonney Gabriel.
Ito ang nakakaantig na pagbabahagi ng reigning Miss Universe matapos balikan ang kinagisnang tahanan ng ama sa Malate, Maynila kamakailan.
Sa mga larawan at video na ibinahagi ng titleholder, simple at masayang reunion sa mga kaanak ang makikitang naging highlight ng kaniyang kamakailang pagbisita sa bansa.
Lalo pang naging espesyal ito dahil kasama rin ni R’Bonney ang ama at ina, kung saan hindi rin pinalagpas ng beauty queen ang magbahagi ng blessings sa mga bata sa lugar.
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“To have the opportunity to come back to my father’s home street and celebrate with the community makes my heart so happy 🫶🏻 We were able to hand out meals and provide school supplies for all the children. I loved seeing familiar faces,” mababasang sa kaniyang post kamakailan.
Sunod na ibinahagi ni R’Bonney ang kaniyang Pinoy na Pinoy na upbringing sa naturang lugar.
“I spent many summer days playing on this street as a child. From walking to buy pandesal in the morning, playing in the rain when it flooded, watching the fiesta parade, and sweating in the heat playing tongits on the plastic tables,” nakakaantig na pagbabalik-tanaw ng Miss Universe.
“I remember the warmth and kindest of the neighbours. This street showed me how different my life was in America and taught me how to be grateful for everything I have,” dagdag niya habang kinilalang “blessings” mula sa Miss Universe ang makabalik sa dating tahanan.
Bumuhos naman ang suporta at pagmamahal ng Pinoy fans, at ilang Asian-American pageant enthusiasts para kay R’Bonney.
“I’ve never seen a Miss Universe’s parents travel with her. This is so special 💕🥹,” sey ng pageant critic na si Dani Walker.
“❤️❤️❤️ oh my gosh! I never follow miss universe but I just love her so much!”
“Philippines has not lost a Miss Universe this year because in this post now I know you are also our very own Ms. Universe 2023. I’m glad it’s you who won ❤️.”
“It really is like the 5th crown for Pinas. Undercover 5th crown, 😂” nakakaaliw na hirit na ng isang Pinoy fan.
“Thank you for acknowledging your Filipino roots, Rbonney. You made us all happy❤️💜 we love you!”
“Ahh!! I’m finding out that I had a similar upbringing as you, which is really inspiring to me! 🥹🩷 Thank you for sharing this side of your journey. ✨ It really allows us Filipina-Americans to be proud of who we are! 🇵🇭”
“Wow! I didn’t know you spent so many childhood vacations in the Philippines! 😍😍”
“Awww so nice you are able to go back to where your pops grew up! You are technically a Manila Girl too! dope!”
“You are the best universe Miss @rbonneynola . I appreciate your inner beauty cause look back where you started ✨😘 we love you from the Philippines. God bless you!”
“I am teary-eyed watching this video. I am proud of you being proud to being a Filipino.❤️”
“Those childhood memories are priceless. She’s so relatable. I had the same experiences as a child, in the Philippines!”
“It’s more fun in the Philippines. Simple life but happy, there is always a bond with family. Shout out to 80’-90’s kids! So much memories being a kid playing outside in the rain.❤️”
“Philippines’ 5th queen!”
Maliban sa kaniyang pagbisita sa Malate, si R’Bonney ay naging abala sa kamakailang Philippine visit para sa ilang charitable partnerships, at bilang special guest at bahagi ng Miss Universe Philippines 2023 judging panel.
