María Gabriela de Jesús Isler Morales (born 21 March 1988) is a Venezuelan TV host, fashion model and beauty queen who was crowned Miss Universe 2013, gaining placement as the seventh

Miss Universe Miss Universe is an annual international beauty pageant that is run by a United States and Thailand based Miss Universe Organization.Natalie Tadena (July 2, 2015"Donald Trump's Miss USA Pageant Lands on Reelz Cable Channel". ''The Wall St ...

of her country. Isler is the founder of ''Universe of Blessings Fund'', a charity organization devoted to

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and

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. In addition, Isler is currently the national director of Miss Venezuela, succeeding

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Early and personal life

Isler was born in the city of

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, to a Swiss-German father and Venezuelan mother, but has studied and lived in

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since she was little. She holds a BA in

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and

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from

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. She is of Swiss and German heritage and also holds Swiss citizenship by descent. Her paternal grandfather was from

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. At age 14, she started modeling as a way to cheer her mother and grandmother up after her aunt died.

Pageantry

Miss Venezuela 2012

Isler, who stands , competed as Miss Guárico, one of 24 finalists in her country's national beauty pageant

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, held on August 30, 2012 in

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, where she obtained the Miss Elegance award and became the ninth

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winner from

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, gaining the right to represent her country in Miss Universe. Maria Gabriela Isler

Miss Universe 2013

Isler represented Venezuela at the Miss Universe 2013 pageant, held on November 9 in

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. She was crowned Miss Universe 2013 by outgoing titleholder

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of the United States. Isler became the third Venezuelan to win the pageant in four years (since 2009) and the seventh overall, maintaining the country's status as the second most successful entity at Miss Universe. Her win made her the third Venezuelan to receive the Miss Universe crown when the outgoing titleholder is from the United States, following Irene Saez and

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in 1981 and 1996, respectively After being crowned on November 9, 2013 in Moscow, Isler was interviewed by numerous prominent international media outlets. On November 10, 2013, Isler participated in the presentation of Yamamay's million dollar swimsuit at Crowne Plaza hotel in Moscow. On November 21, 2013, she served as a presenter at the

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with

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. Isler attended Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation's Global Impact award Gala Dinner honoring

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on December 3, 2013 in New York City. On December 4, 2013, she attended the 81st annual Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at

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in New York City. On December 11, 2013, Isler traveled to Venezuela on an unofficial visit to enjoy

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with her family. She traveled to

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on January 7, 2014, where she filmed a publicity appearance for YOU•C1000. On January 17, 2014, Isler traveled to

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for a photoshoot for Yamamay with Fadil Berisha. On January 26, 2014, she traveled to Indonesia again to assist in the crowning of

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(Miss Universe Indonesia). Isler attended

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in February 2014. On February 14, 2013, she attended the Valentine's Day Luncheon to Benefit Rush's Education Programs, and three days later, she attended the CHCF's "Countdown to A Slice of Latin America" Gala in New York. On February 27, 2014, Isler participated in the

Miss Russia 2014 Miss Russia 2014, was held in the Crocus National Exhibition Hall in Moscow on March 1, 2014. 50 contestants from all over Russia competed for the crown. Elmira Abdrazakova of Mezhdurechensk crowned her successor, Yulia Alipova, who represents Ru ...

press conference in Moscow, Russia, with

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(Miss World) and

Elmira Abdrazakova Elmira Rafailovna Abdrazakova (russian: Эльмира Абдразакова; born 7 October 1994 in Zhelezin District) is a Kazakh-Russian model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Russia 2013 and represented Russia at the M ...

(

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). She was a judge at the Miss Russia 2014 pageant. Isler traveled to

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on March 7, 2014 to participate in the Cadillac Championship Fashion Show. On March 8, 2014, she attended

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's concert, also in Miami. In March 2014, Isler visited the

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to raise funds for the Yolanda typhoon victims in

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and to help crown the winners of

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on March 30, 2014. On April 8, 2014, Isler travelled to

Casablanca Casablanca, also known in Arabic as Dar al-Bayda ( ar, الدَّار الْبَيْضَاء, al-Dār al-Bayḍāʾ, ; ber, ⴹⴹⴰⵕⵍⴱⵉⴹⴰ, ḍḍaṛlbiḍa, : "White House") is the largest city in Morocco and the country's econom ...

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to promote

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and walk in Casablanca Fashion Week. During a special ceremony at

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, in New York, on April 16, 2014, Isler was named the new Madrina of the

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, to welcome her as an international spokesperson to help deliver their message of HIV prevention. On April 24, 2014, she served as a presenter at the

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in Miami with

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. Isler attended the 11th Annual Project Sunshine benefit celebration at The Waldorf-Astoria Hotel on April 29, 2014 in New York City. On April 30, 2014, Isler spoke on

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in Washington, D.C. in support of

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. The organization was founded by

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and is one of the world's leading nonprofit organizations dedicated to

HIV/AIDS Human immunodeficiency virus infection and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) is a spectrum of conditions caused by infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), a retrovirus. Following initial infection an individual ...

research, prevention, education, and advocacy. Isler attended Operation Smile's Smile Event at Cipriani Wall Street on May 1, 2014 in New York City. On May 8, 2014, Isler attended the 6th annual NFL Draft fundraiser Beyond the Boroughs at Dream Downtown in New York City. Isler traveled to

Curaçao Curaçao ( ; ; pap, Kòrsou, ), officially the Country of Curaçao ( nl, Land Curaçao; pap, Pais Kòrsou), is a Lesser Antilles island country in the southern Caribbean Sea and the Dutch Caribbean region, about north of the Venezuela coa ...

on May 9, 2014, for the Miss Universe Curaçao 2014 designers night. On May 11, 2014, she attended the

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Los 50 Mas Bellos party at Club Capitale in New York City. As a Project Sunshine supporter, Isler participated in BTIG's 12th annual Commissions for Charity Day at BTIG's trading floor on May 13, 2014 in New York City. Isler attended the 2014

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Upfront at Frederick P. Rose Hall, Jazz at

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the same day in New York City. On May 17 and May 18, 2014, Isler walked the runway for Yamamay for Miss Universe swimsuits and Sherri Hill at

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, held at the Miami Convention Center,

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. She attended El Museo's Gala 2014 at Cipriani 42nd Street on May 21, 2014 in New York City. In May 2014, Isler was invited to the annual party parade in

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Ecuador Ecuador ( ; ; Quechua: ''Ikwayur''; Shuar: ''Ecuador'' or ''Ekuatur''), officially the Republic of Ecuador ( es, República del Ecuador, which literally translates as "Republic of the Equator"; Quechua: ''Ikwadur Ripuwlika''; Shuar: ' ...

. Isler attended the 2014 CFDA fashion awards at

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, Lincoln Center on June 2, 2014 in New York City. In June 2014, she visited

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to help crown the winner of

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on June 8, 2014. Isler attended the amfAR Inspiration Gala New York 2014 at The Plaza Hotel on June 10, 2014 in New York City. In June 2014, Isler traveled to

for the Las Vegas Licensing Expo, with Nia Sanchez (Miss USA 2014). Isler attended ''Tammy'' New York special screening at Landmark Sunshine Cinema on June 26, 2014 in New York City. In July 2014, Isler visited

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to help crown the winners of

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on July 3, 2014. She was a judge at Miss Austria pageant. Isler attended the 4th Annual St Mary's event on July 17, 2014, at STK Rooftop in New York City. On July 18, 2014, Isler visited

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, with Paula Shugart, President of

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. Isler attended the OCRF's 17th Annual Super Saturday hosted by

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And

Donna Karan Donna Karan (, born Donna Ivy Faske), also known as "DK", is an American fashion designer and the creator of the Donna Karan New York and DKNY clothing labels. Early life Karan was born Donna Ivy Faske to mother Helen "Queenie" Faske (née Rabin ...

on July 26, 2014 in New York City. She attended the 15th annual Art for Life Gala hosted by Russell and

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at Fairview Farms on July 26, 2014 in Water Mill, New York. On July 31, 2014, Isler traveled to the

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to help the crown the winner of

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. On August 17, 2014, she traveled to the

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to assist in the crowning of Miss Dominican Republic 2014. On September 3, 2014, Isler attended the general audience of

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. She carried a Venezuelan flag and kissed the Pope's hand in their brief encounter. She said that the visit made her feel blessed, and added, "I can only say that I am immensely grateful and happy." In September 2014, Isler joined Nia Sanchez and

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at the

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at Lincoln Center in New York City, where she met fellow Miss Universes

Dayana Mendoza Dayana Sabrina Mendoza Moncada (born 1 June 1986) is a Venezuelan actress, model, film producer and director. She is also a former beauty queen, winner of the titles of Miss Venezuela 2007 and Miss Universe 2008. Dayana Mendoza, in 2012, parti ...

and Stefania Fernandez, both from Venezuela. She attended the Leaders’ Forum on Women Leading the Way: Raising Ambition for Climate Action at the

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. On October 3, 2014, Isler joined Doral Mayor and Council,

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and Paula M. Shugart for the biannouncement of the 63rd

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Pageant at

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Resort in Doral, Florida. On October 7, 2014, Isler returned to her home in Venezuela, and attended to the Miss Venezuela 2014 pageant in

. On October 18, Isler arrived in

Colombia Colombia (, ; ), officially the Republic of Colombia, is a country in South America with insular regions in North America—near Nicaragua's Caribbean coast—as well as in the Pacific Ocean. The Colombian mainland is bordered by the ...

where she visited the city of

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where she was the hostess last night of the "Cover Party" organized by Latino Show Magazine at the Mansión del Río Gastronomic and Business Center. She was also at the Valle University Hospital and then went to the neighboring municipality of Yumbo where she visited a foundation that supports children with disabilities. In November 2014, Gabriela made an official trip to

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(

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) for a few days, where she attended numerous events. Including a press conference at Nathan Phillips Square in front of the Toronto 2015 Pan Am Games countdown clock. She was also present at the Anti-Bullying Presentation at the International Academy of Languages Canada in support of Bullying Prevention Week bullying. Additionally, in that month, Isler traveled with Nia Sánchez, Miss USA 2014, to the Czech Republic to attend the presentation of the DIC of the new crowns of the Miss Universe organization as well as to hold meetings with the local press and tours of the city from

Prague Prague ( ; cs, Praha ; german: Prag, ; la, Praga) is the capital and largest city in the Czech Republic, and the historical capital of Bohemia. On the Vltava river, Prague is home to about 1.3 million people. The city has a temperate ...

. On January 25, 2015, Isler passed her title to

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, Miss Colombia 2014 at the conclusion of the 63rd Miss Universe Pageant at

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, Miami, Florida. During her reign she has traveled to

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, and

Venezuela Venezuela (; ), officially the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela ( es, link=no, República Bolivariana de Venezuela), is a country on the northern coast of South America, consisting of a continental landmass and many islands and islets in th ...

, and she has made numerous trips around the United States.

Universe of Blessings Fund

Isler personally launched and is CEO of the Universe of Blessings Fund, a 501(c)(3) organization, which seeks to empower young women and girls and decrease the rates of

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and

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, issues which are especially problematic in her native Venezuela. Deeply concerned about the victims of

human trafficking Human trafficking is the trade of humans for the purpose of forced labour, sexual slavery, or commercial sexual exploitation for the trafficker or others. This may encompass providing a spouse in the context of forced marriage, or the extr ...

and its devastating impact on young women, Isler is an ambassador for the Scalabrini International Migration Network. In addition, she is constructing a program which implements a values-based curricula designed to prepare young adults in Venezuela to realize their full potential, both personally and professionally, by providing critical life skills and vocational skills. She has been named after in many countries including Uganda where a newly born was named Namajja Hailey Gabriela. Namajja Hailey Gabriela was born on 14,February, 2019 to Dr. Kadere Marthias and Dr.Eve Esther Mugabi in Kampala Hospital, Kololo. Namajja Hailey Gabriela is the first born of Drs Kadere and Mugabi Eve.

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Miss Venezuela official websiteMiss Venezuela La Nueva Era MB
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10 Things You Didn't Know About Gabriela Isler – YouTube
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