Miss Philippines Catriona Gray is Miss Universe 2018.
Catriona, 24, is the fourth Filipina to bag the Miss Universe Crown, following Pia Wurtzbach in 2015, Margie Moran in 1973, and Gloria Diaz in 1969.
Catriona was a crowd favorite in the 67th edition of the most prestigious beauty pageant worldwide held in Bangkok, Thailand, this Monday, December 17.
She consistently surfaced on social media. which picked up on her posts and memes, and registered well in mainstream media interviews here and abroad, for the duration of the pageant.
First Runner Up is Miss South Africa Tamaryn Green and Second Runner Up is Miss Venezuela Sthefany Gutierrez.
The pageant began with 94 candidates.
For the Top 3 finalists, the common question asked was: What was the most important lesson you've learned in your life and how would you apply it to your time as Miss Universe?
Catriona's response might have given her the final edge:
"I worked a lot in the slums of Tondo, Manila, and the life there is very... it's poor and it's very sad. And I've always taught myself to look for the beauty in it, to look in the beauty in 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 would have a smile on their faces."
HERE ARE PHOTOS AND VIDEOS OF THE FINAL MINUTES OF MISS UNIVERSE, WHEN CATRIONA IS DECLARED MISS UNIVERSE 2018:
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Miss USA Deshauna Barber roots for Catriona Gray to be Miss Universe 2018 since day one
Catriona Gray advances to Top 5 of Miss Universe 2018
Catriona Gray makes it to Top 10 of Miss Universe 2018
Janine Tugonon says Catriona Gray is the "most prepared" Miss Philippines sent to Miss Universe
Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray: "I'll forever be your Miss Philippines"
Former Miss Universe titleholders witness the crowning of Catriona Gray
Catriona Gray, hindi bet ng pageant commentator na si Carson Kressley?
Miss Universe 2018 anchors Carson Kressley at Lu Sierra, kinuyog ng mga Pinoy sa social media
Ethel Booba, Chokoleit, at Joey de Leon, kinabog ang silver lining quote ni Catriona Gray
Stand ni Catriona Gray sa medical marijuana, makatulong kaya sa isinusulong na batas?
TV reporters Dyan Castillejo at MJ Marfori, hindi nagpakabog kay Catriona Gray
Boyfriend ni Catriona na si Clint Bondad, instant celebrity sa Bangkok
Gloria Diaz nilinaw na puti at hindi dilaw ang gown niya nang manalong Miss Universe
The rise of Miss Universe Vietnam H'Hen Nie
Ice Seguerra has a funny post about being Little Miss Philippines like Catriona Gray
Runners-up Miss South Africa, Miss Venezuela congratulate Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray
Clint Bondad ecstatic over girlfriend Catriona Gray's triumph at Miss Universe 2018
Ces Drilon reacts to meme about her and Miss Vietnam
Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray says she had doubts about winning the crown
Miss World Organization congratulates Catriona Gray for Miss Universe win
Pia Wurtzbach to Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray: "You have made us all proud! Raise your flag!"
Angelica Panganiban, Kim Chiu, Regine Velasquez, Ai-Ai delas Alas congratulate Catriona Gray
Catriona Gray is Miss Universe 2018!
Catriona Gray's journey from Miss World to Miss Universe
Catriona Gray shares parallel history with Miss Universe 1992 Michelle McLean
Catriona Gray winning moments at Miss Universe 2018
Miss Universe celebrates victory of Miss Spain Angela Ponce
FIRST LOOK: Catriona Gray's Mayon-inspired evening gown at Miss Universe 2018
Vice Ganda, Bianca Gonzalez show support for Catriona Gray's Miss Universe bid
Catriona Gray enters Top 20 of Miss Universe 2018
Catriona Gray designed the earrings she wore at Miss Universe 2018 prelims
Miss Universe 2018: PEP.ph's Top 20 picks
Tyra Banks tweets about Pinoy power in praise of Catriona Gray: "Pinoy Power to the Max!!!"
Pia Wurtzbach: "Praying for Catriona to win Miss Universe!"
Mariel de Leon confident Catriona Gray will be the next Miss Universe
Miss USA apologizes amidst bullying allegations
Miss Universe Philippines 2018 Catriona Gray to Pinoys: "Laban tayo!"
Anne Curtis, Kim Chiu cheer on Catriona Gray after Miss Universe prelims
DOT helps Miss Universe Philippines 2018 Catriona Gray make videos showcasing Philippine heritage
Miss Universe 2018 candidates under fire for alleged bullying incident
Catriona Gray explains national costume mishap
Rachel Peters positive Catriona Gray is out to win Miss Universe 2018
Canadian beauty queen Marta Magdalena Stepien to wear Michael Cinco at Miss Universe 2018
Miss Universe accepts trans woman Angela Ponce of Spain as official candidate
Catriona Gray reveals preparations for Miss Universe Q&A segment
15 evening gown standouts at Miss Universe 2018 prelims
Catriona Gray's slow-mo turn at Miss Universe 2018 leaves netizens in awe
Catriona Gray does own hair and makeup for Miss Universe 2018 preliminaries
Filipino gowns on display at Miss Universe 2018 preliminaries
Catriona Gray gives stunning performance at Miss Universe 2018 preliminaries
Catriona Gray's national costume at Miss Universe 2018 is called LuzViMinda
FIRST LOOK: Catriona Gray's national costume at Miss Universe 2018
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This interview with Miss Universe 2018 candidates is totally laugh-out-loud
Catriona Gray champions Filipino fashion at Miss Universe 2018
Catriona Gray is '9.9' ready for Miss Universe 2018
Catriona Gray wows in Thai-inspired jumpsuit; arrives in Bangkok for Miss Universe 2018
Canadian beauty queen Marta Magdalena Stepien to wear Michael Cinco at Miss Universe 2018
Catriona Gray explores Thailand ahead of Miss Universe 2018 announcement