The small nation will make a comeback at Miss Universe after decades of absence. The last Seychellois beauty to compete at Miss Universe was Maria Payet and it was in 1995.
Gabriella Gonthier is a 24 year old model with a degree in International Business. She is also involved in several non-governmental organizations such as Ocean Governance Youth Group and Mental Health Associations. She hails from the capital city of Mahe.
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Seychelles has been far more active at Miss World, even hosting the event in 1997, but has yet to compete at the Miss Earth or Miss Supranational pageants.