Catriona Gray thankful to win Miss Universe Philippines
23 Mar – Two days after she was announced as the new Miss Universe-Philippines, Catriona Gray took to social media to express her thoughts about her new title.
The beauty queen published a long post which read, "After months of preparation and guidance and prayers, I kept waiting for a wave of nerves to hit me but it never came. Maybe it was God's gift to me that night, or maybe I just knew I had done everything to be ready, now it was just time for me to enjoy and have fun."
She added that the thought of being able to say "Catriona Gray, PHILIPPINES" gives her the chills all over again.
She also expressed her gratitude to her training and make-up team in the same post, her family and boyfriend Clint Bondad, as well as pageant organiser Binibining Pilipinas Charities, Inc. and its founder, Stella Marquez-Aranet.
As for her fans, she said, "What an amazing journey we've been on. Through the highs and lows you've never left my side. For your love, dedication and ceaseless support, I am forever grateful that you've chosen me as your queen. This is all for you. Let's do this."
Gray, who previously represented the country in Miss World 2016, will be competing in the upcoming Miss Universe pageant, to be held in December.
Other contenders include Jane Teoh of Malaysia, Maëva Coucke of France, Sthefany Gutierrez of Venezuela, and Angeline Flor Pua - the Filipina-Chinese beauty queen representing Belgium.
(Photo Source: Catriona Gray Instagram)
