Dr. Gabrielle Henry has captured the Miss Universe Jamaica 2025 title on her second attempt, earning the crown on Saturday night at a sold-out, standing-room-only event at the AC Hotel in St. Andrew. She was crowned by outgoing queen Rachel Silvera.
Henry, 28, is an ophthalmologist and student at the University of the West Indies (Mona). She first competed in the pageant in 2023, placing in the Top 5. Passionate about empowering women to pursue their ambitions at any stage of life, she says the competition offers a platform for personal growth and social impact. “Re-entering was something I reflected on for some time,” Henry told Observer Online after her win. “This pageant is a platform that allows women to become the finest version of themselves, and I wanted to re-enter to embody that and show women, especially those my age, that you can do anything you want to.”
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Crowd favourite Troy Ann Anderson placed second, while Matea Smith, another popular contender, took third. The remaining Top 6 finalists were Naima Scott, Shiann Excell, and Dreanna Williams. The Top 15—reduced from an initial 27 contestants—included Nastassia Haughton, Zoan Edwards, Marian Millaneise, Thiana Feanny, Simone Gardner, Rajivea Soman, Barbie Mudahy, Kennya Young, and Keandra Wellington.
Dr. Gabrielle Henry, who will now represent Jamaica at the Miss Universe 2025 competition in Nontharubi, Thailand, on November 21, describes herself as committed to advocating for vision health and greater access to eye care. “You can do anything you want to—at any age,” she says, reflecting the confidence and determination that defined her journey to the crown.
