Revealing H'Hen Nie's strong opponent at Miss Universe 2018
The final night of Miss Universe Philippines 2018 has just ended with a well-deserved victory belonging to Catriona Gray.
Surpassing 39 other competitors, Catriona Gray (SBD 20 from Albay) has successfully become Miss Universe Philippines 2018 and will represent this country at Miss Universe 2018.
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| Catriona Gray was crowned by her predecessor Rachel Peters. |
For beauty lovers around the world, the name Catriona Gray is no longer strange as she is Miss World Philippines 2016 and represents the Philippines in Miss World 2016. In the world's largest beauty pageant, she has excelled in the Top 5.
Her continued competition in Binibining Pilipinas to seek the opportunity to participate in Miss Universe received enthusiastic support from audiences both in the Philippines and internationally. Throughout the competition, she always maintained an impressive form and radiant beauty. In addition to the highest crown, she also won 6 additional awards in the final night.
During the question and answer session, Catriona Gray received the question:"The armed conflict is over and Marawi is on the road to recovery, what message do you want to send to young women in Marawi?"
Catriona Gray replied:"My message to the women there is to stay strong, because we are the heads of the family, and we have influence not only on the family but also on society. If we can encourage women to stay strong and be a good image to the youth and those around them, then when the reconstruction is completed, the spirit and morale of the community will be even stronger."
The answer received support from a large audience present at the final night stage.
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| Catriona Gray in the behavioral round |
In addition to the title Binibining Pilipinas 2018 - Miss Universe Philippines, the contest also awarded 5 crowns and the right to represent the Philippines in other beauty contests this year.
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| This year's winners |
Binibining Pilipinas 2018 is the 55th edition of this pageant. This is the biggest and most attractive beauty pageant in the Philippines, attracting not only the attention of Filipino audiences but also international audiences. The current president of the pageant is Ms. Stella Araneta (Miss Colombia 1959 and Miss International 1960).
