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Who is Catriona Gray, the 24-year-old who bested 93 other candidates from all over the world? (Photo: Instagram)
Who is Catriona Gray, the 24-year-old who bested 93 other candidates from all over the world? (Photo: Instagram)
She’s half-Scottish, half-Filipino. Catriona’s father Ian Gray is Scottish and her mother Normita Magnayon is Filipino. Catriona was born in Cairns, Australia, and moved to the Philippines when she was 18. (Photo: Instagram)
She’s half-Scottish, half-Filipino. Catriona’s father Ian Gray is Scottish and her mother Normita Magnayon is Filipino. Catriona was born in Cairns, Australia, and moved to the Philippines when she was 18. (Photo: Instagram)
She is a pageant veteran. Before Miss Universe 2018, Catriona also reigned as Miss World Philippines 2016, and competed in the Miss World pageant, finishing in the Top 5. In 1999 she competed in the Little Mis Philippines pageant in Sydney. (Photo: Instagram)
She is a pageant veteran. Before Miss Universe 2018, Catriona also reigned as Miss World Philippines 2016, and competed in the Miss World pageant, finishing in the Top 5. In 1999 she competed in the Little Mis Philippines pageant in Sydney. (Photo: Instagram)
She is a trained musician. Catriona is a singer and songwriter, and even holds a master’s certificate in music theory from the Berklee College of Music in Boston. She released her first single, “Were in this together” in November. (Photo: Instagram)
She is a trained musician. Catriona is a singer and songwriter, and even holds a master’s certificate in music theory from the Berklee College of Music in Boston. She released her first single, “Were in this together” in November. (Photo: Instagram)
She also paints! Another talent/skill in her arsenal: Catriona is also a skilled painter, and has created artwork to raise fund for her charity, the Paraiso Bright Beginnings Project. (Photo: Instagram)
She also paints! Another talent/skill in her arsenal: Catriona is also a skilled painter, and has created artwork to raise fund for her charity, the Paraiso Bright Beginnings Project. (Photo: Instagram)
Her fierceness may stem from her martial arts training in her youth. She started training in Choi Kwang Do when she was 8 years old, and earned her black belt when she was 12. Martial arts taught her discipline and still come handy sometimes when she models. (Photo: Instagram)
Her fierceness may stem from her martial arts training in her youth. She started training in Choi Kwang Do when she was 8 years old, and earned her black belt when she was 12. Martial arts taught her discipline and still come handy sometimes when she models. (Photo: Instagram)
She’s dedicated to ending poverty in Philippines. Catriona is very vocal about poverty in her country and has her own project called Paraiso: The Bright Beginnings Project, which aims to ease poverty, specially among children. (Photo: Instagram)
She’s dedicated to ending poverty in Philippines. Catriona is very vocal about poverty in her country and has her own project called Paraiso: The Bright Beginnings Project, which aims to ease poverty, specially among children. (Photo: Instagram)
She’s a social media star. Aside from being a queen on the runway, Catriona is also a queen on the Gram. Just on Instagram alone, the current Miss Universe packs over 2 million followers—and counting! (Photo: Instagram)
She’s a social media star. Aside from being a queen on the runway, Catriona is also a queen on the Gram. Just on Instagram alone, the current Miss Universe packs over 2 million followers—and counting! (Photo: Instagram)
Sorry, folks! Catriona is off the market. The model is dating German-Filipino actor Clint Bondad for the last 6 years. The two first met in an elevator in Baguio. About Catriona winning Miss Universe, Clint said: “I think she deserves it the most.” (Photo: Instagram)
Sorry, folks! Catriona is off the market. The model is dating German-Filipino actor Clint Bondad for the last 6 years. The two first met in an elevator in Baguio. About Catriona winning Miss Universe, Clint said: “I think she deserves it the most.” (Photo: Instagram)
Her winning gown, by designer Mak Tumang, was inspired by the Mayon Volcano in her hometown, Albay. Her now-iconic earcuff by Tessera Jewelry, is a tribute to the 3 stars and sun in the Philippine flag. (Photo: Instagram)
Her winning gown, by designer Mak Tumang, was inspired by the Mayon Volcano in her hometown, Albay. Her now-iconic earcuff by Tessera Jewelry, is a tribute to the 3 stars and sun in the Philippine flag. (Photo: Instagram)The Miss Universe 2018 coronation night on December 17 in Bangkok, Thailand saw fan favorite, the Filipino contestant, bringing home the coveted crown. But who is Catriona Gray, the 24-year-old who bested 93 other candidates from all over the world?
Catriona stunned the world as she employed her signature twirl, the “slow-mo twirl”, while wearing her spectacular lava-inspired dress. But Gray is more than just a beauty queen vying for a crown.
So who is Catriona Gray? Get to know more about this Filipino stunner and new Miss Universe 8 with the 10 fun facts in our photo gallery above!