Catriona Gray
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Catriona Gray | |
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| File:Catriona Gray BBP2018 NatCo.jpg Gray during Binibining Pilipinas 2018 | |
| Born | Catriona Elisa Magnayon Gray 6 January 1994 Cairns, Queensland, Australia |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)[1] |
| Beauty pageant titleholder | |
| Title | Miss World Philippines 2016 Binibining Pilipinas 2018 Miss Universe 2018 |
| Hair color | Brown |
| Eye color | Brown |
| Major competition(s) | Miss World Philippines 2016 (Winner) Miss World 2016 (Top 5) Binibining Pilipinas 2018 (Winner) Miss Universe 2018 (Winner) |
| Website | cat-elle |
Catriona Elisa Magnayon Gray (born 6 January 1994) is a Filipina-Australian television host, singer, model, stage actress and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Universe 2018 in Bangkok, Thailand, being the fourth Filipino to win the pageant.
Previously, Gray was crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2018[2] and Miss World Philippines 2016.
Early life
Gray was born in Cairns, Queensland to a Scottish-born Australian father, Ian Gray, from Fraserburgh, and a Filipino mother, Normita Ragas Magnayon, from Oas, Albay.[3] Gray is reportedly named after her paternal grandmother, Catherine Gray (née Ross), an immigrant to Western Australia from Scotland in 1952.
Gray was a student at Trinity Anglican School in Cairns[4] and later earned her Certificate in Music Theory from the Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts. In addition, she obtained a Certificate in Outdoor Recreation and a black belt in Choi Kwang-Do[5] martial arts. Furthermore, Gray was the lead singer of her school's jazz band, and she also starred in local productions of Miss Saigon. After finishing high school in Australia, she then moved to Manila, Philippines where she worked as a commercial model.
Miss World
Miss World Philippines — 2016
On 2 October 2016, Gray was crowned Miss World Philippines 2016 where she won the following special awards:[6]
- Best in Swimsuit
- Best in Evening Gown
- Best in Fashion Runway
- Best in Talent[7]
In addition, Gray won the following corporate endorsement awards:
- Miss FIG Image Gateway
- Miss Folded and Hung
- Miss Hannah Beach Resort
- Miss Figlia
- Miss Manila Hotel
- Miss Organique
Miss World — 2016
After winning her national competition, Gray competed at Miss World 2016 held in MGM National Harbor, in Oxon Hill, Maryland, United States where she placed in the Top 5. Gray won the following awards:
Miss Universe
Binibining Pilipinas — 2018
On 8 January 2018, Gray submitted her application form at the Binibining Pilipinas office at the Araneta Center to officially join the 2018 national pageant.[9] On 16 January 2018, national director Stella Araneta officially accepted her application and confirmed that Gray will be competing at the Binibining Pilipinas 2018 pageant.
During her national costume competition, Gray wore a Muslim princess attire from the Mindanao region, taking placement as its winner. On 18 March 2018, she was crowned as Miss Universe Philippines 2018 by the outgoing titleholder Rachel Peters.[10][11]
Gray obtained the following corporate and contest awards:
- Best in National Costume Award
- Best in Evening Gown
- Best in Swimsuit
- Miss Jag Denim Queen Award (Endorsement)
- Miss Ever Bilena Cosmetics Award (Endorsement)[12][13]
She also obtained the following popularity contest prizes:
- Dairy Queen's Award (First Prize) [14]
- Pizza Hut's Award 2018 [15]
In Philippine pageant history, Gray is the first Philippine national to represent the country in both the Miss World and Miss Universe competitions. Accordingly, she is the second Filipina woman to represent the Philippines in two major international pageants, the first entry being Carlene Aguilar in 2005.
At her national competition, United States Ambassador to the Philippines Sung Kim asked the following: "After the devastating war—Marawi is now on its way to recovery, what will be your message to the young women of Marawi?":[10]
Gray: "...My answer and my message to the women is to be strong. As women, we're the head of household and we have amazing influence, not only in our own families, as mothers, sisters and friends, but also in our community. If we can get the women to stay strong and be that image of strength for the children and the people around them, then once the rebuilding is complete and underway, the morale of the community will stay strong and high..."
Miss Universe — 2018
On 17 December 2018, Gray was crowned as Miss Universe 2018 pageant held in Thailand. She is the fourth Filipina to become Miss Universe, after Gloria Diaz, Margie Moran, and Pia Wurtzbach.
During the national costume show prd Parol painted Christmas lantern pulled by a roller device. The costume was accompanied by a pre-Christian Shamanic dance of the historical Babaylan paganism. The costume gained both support and criticism, due to a difficulty of walking and the failure of LED lights to function, whilst Gray cited her Scoliosis ailment.[10][16][17]
Personal life
Gray is currently in a romantic relationship with Filipino-German model Clint Bondad (b. 1994) for over five years.[18]
Discography
Singles
| Title | Details |
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| We're In This Together |
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References
- ^ "Catriona Elisa Magnayon Gray", missworldphilippines.com, retrieved 27 November 2016
- ^ News, Joel Guinto, ABS-CBN. "Catriona Gray crowned Miss Universe". ABS-CBN News.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help)CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ "Cairns beauty Catriona Gray crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2018".
- ^ "Qld beauty crowned Miss Universe Philippines".
- ^ "Thank God for Catriona Gray—Singer, Martial Artist, Advocate, And Now, Miss Universe Philippines".
- ^ "What are the Chances of Catriona Gray". The Trending Facts. 10 April 2018.
- ^ "Catriona Gray crowned Miss World Philippines 2016". Rappler. 2 October 2016.
- ^ a b c "Philippine bet Catriona Gray secures spot in top 20 of Miss World 2016".
- ^ "After Miss World, Catriona Gray eyes Bb. Pilipinas crown". ABS-CBNnews.com. 8 January 2018.
- ^ a b c "Catriona Gray to represent PH in Miss Universe 2018".
- ^ "Catriona Gray is Binibining Pilipinas 2018 Miss Universe Winner".
- ^ "FULL LIST: Official Top 40 candidates of Bb. Pilipinas 2018". ABS-CBNnews.com. 16 January 2018.
- ^ "Catriona Gray bags 5 special awards". ABS-CBN. 18 March 2018. Retrieved 19 March 2018.
- ^ "Catriona Gray". www.facebook.com.
- ^ "Bb 20, Catriona Gray wins #SayItWithPizzaHut".
- ^ "Catriona Gray is the new Miss Universe Philippines!".
- ^ "What are the chances of Catriona Gray for Miss Universe 2018?".
- ^ "Meet Catriona Gray's Fil-German boyfriend".
External links
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- Current events from December 2018
- 1994 births
- Australian female models
- Australian people of Filipino descent
- Australian people of Scottish descent
- Berklee College of Music alumni
- Binibining Pilipinas winners
- Filipino female models
- Filipino people of Australian descent
- Filipino people of Scottish descent
- Living people
- Miss Universe 2018 contestants
- Miss World 2016 delegates
- Miss World Philippines winners
- People from Albay
- People from Cairns