In the top five questions and answer round, she was asked how she would demonstrate Miss Universe as an empowering and progressive organization
"I would use it to be a transformational leader," she said. "As a very passionate designer, I've been sewing for 13 years, I use fashion as a force for good. In my industry, I'm cutting down on pollution through recycled materials when I make my clothing. I teach sewing classes to women that have survived human trafficking and domestic violence."
Before adding,
"And I say that because it is so important to invest in others," she added. "Invest in our community, and use your unique talent to make a difference. We all have something special, and when we plant those seeds to other people in our life, we transform them and we use that as a vehicle for change. I am 28 years old, and that is the oldest age to compete and I think that's a beautiful thing."
She finished by saying,
"My favorite quote is, 'If not now, then when? Because as a woman, I believe age does not define us. It's not tomorrow. It's not yesterday. But it's now. The time is now that you can go after what you want."
Gabriel was born on 20th March 1994 and is a sewing instructor, model, and fashion lover.
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