The whole Filipino Nation is celebrating for our candidate for Miss Universe 2018 bagged the crown
Catriona Gray is a 24 year old Filipina-Australian who was born in January 6, 1994 , in Queensland , Australia. Her mother is a filipina while her father is an Australian. She stayed in Australia until high school and then moved to Tondo, Manila and started to become a commercial model. Her mother and relatives are originally from Albay, Philippines.
Catriona's win is the country's 4th miss universe crown . But before being Miss Universe Philippines , she also placed top 5 in Miss World 2016 held in Maryland , USA, and won special awards. Then January 2018 , she applied to be candidate of Binibining Pilipinas , Philippine's pagent where the winner will be the one to compete for Miss Universe. And yes! March 2018 ,she was crowned as Binibining Pilipinas Miss Universe plus her many special awards.
Catriona's very stunning sultry red gown designed by Filipino designer Mak Tumang. According to the designer, his creation was inspired by The Mayon volcano, one of the prominent landmarks in Albay, Bicol, Philippines, with its “Fiery and Lovely Perfection.” The gown ahd its perfect fit with Catriona and she really worn it beautifully.
And finally, after being on the Top 3, the exciting and mind boggling part , the Q&A . Catriona's answer is indeed a piece for being Miss Universe 2018
Question: “What is the most important lesson you've learned in your life and how would you apply it to your time as Miss Universe?”
Answer: “I work a lot in the slums of Tondo, Manila and the life there is very... it's poor and it's very sad. I've always taught myself to look for the beauty in it, to look in the beauty of the faces of the children and to be grateful. And I would bring this aspect as a Miss Universe to see situations with a silver lining, and to assess where I could give something, where I could provide something as a spokesperson. And this, I think, if I could teach also people to be grateful, we could have an amazing world where negativity could not grow and foster, and children will have a smile on their faces. Thank you."
Here's a video clip of the Q&A (ctto)
And because of all her effort , grace , confidence and wit, she nailed it. She was crowned as the Miss Universe 2018. Another Filipino pride. I hope beauty pageants and Manny Pacquiao's boxing fight always exist , for Filipinos unite and the roads are free of traffic jam, LOL. But seriously , Catriona, we are so proud of you! Go Philippines!
much love,
