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Catriona sweeps Binibining Pilipinas awards
An early pageant favorite , Catriona Elisa Gray , wins as the Philippines ’ official representative to the 2018 Miss Universe pageant .
Gray has been crowned Bb . Pilipinas Universe 2018 at the coronation night held in Araneta Coliseum , Cubao , Quezon City on March 18 .
From the moment Catriona was named as the first winner of the firstever Pitoy Moreno National Costume Award , fans of the 24-year-old TV host , model and singer already had a good feeling that she is going home with the topmost title by the end of the night .
From winning Best in National Costume in a Mindanao-inspired Jason Demavivas ensemble , Catriona went on to win five of the 11 minor and major special awards given , including Jag Denim Queen , Miss Ever Bilena , Best in Swimsuit , and Best in Long Gown .
Initially , Gray was pitted against volleyball star Michele Gumabao , who later on went to win as Bb . Pilipinas-Globe 2018 .
In the much-awaited Question and Answer portion , Gray was the last of the contestants called via draw lots . One of the judges , H . E . US Ambassador to the Philippines Sung Yong Kim , asked her : “ After the devastating war , Marawi is now
on its way to recovery . What is your message to the young women of Marawi ?”
She nailed the title when she flawlessly answered :
“ Thank you for that question . My answer and my message to the women is to be strong . As women , we ’ re the head of the household and we have amazing influence not only in our families , as mothers , sisters and friends , but also in our community . If we could get the women to stay strong and be that
Richard clarifies issue in hosting the Bb . Pilipinas pageant
Richard remarked that he needed to continue his job despite of the technical difficulties he encountered .
“ I wish the situation could ’ ve been avoided but unfortunately technical difficulties arise during live shows . As a professional , I continued doing my job and tried to sustain the energy of the crowd through out the night . No audio difficulties will stop me from doing my job in the best of my capabilities . As they say , THE SHOW MUST GO ON ( sic ),” he wrote .
The actor also extended his gratitude to Star Magic head Johnny
Manahan for guiding him in his hosting stint .
He posted , “ I would like to salute and sincerely thank mr . M for guiding me all throughout this weekend and for being a gentleman . He explained that this is the first time an incident like this , audio problems , has happened to him and his team . I guess there ’ s always a first right ? But all of this aside , I am thankful and blessed to be able to be part of this memorable event that brings our country together . Have blessed week everyone !!” ●
- KG Kagape . Push image of strength for the children and the people around them , then once the rebuilding is complete and is underway , the morale of the community will stay strong and high . Thank you .”
As the new Binibining Pilipinas Universe 2018 , Catriona wins :
- One year ambassadorship contract with Cream Silk
- P500,000 worth of management contract from Bb . Pilipinas Charities , Inc .
- P500,000 worth of Dairy Queen endorsement contract that includes a TV commercial
- Complete set of wardrobe from BPCI
- Full scholarship training from Dale Carnegie
- 18 months of salon services and gym membership - Personal accident insurance - P25,000 cash and P25,000 worth of Ever Bilena products
- P500,000 Pizza Hut endorsement contract , including a TV feature
Born in Queensland , Australia , Catriona has an Australian father , Ian Gray , while her mom , Normita Ragas Magnayon , is from Albay , which is why she represented Albay in Binibining Pilipinas .
Catriona was named after her paternal grandmother , accomplished painter Catherine Gray nee Ross from Scotland .
A taekwondo black belter , Catriona earned a Masters Certificate in Music Theory from the Berklee College of Music in Boston , USA . She also have a Certificate in Outdoor Recreation .
Apart from being the lead singer of her school ’ s jazz band , she starred in local “ Miss Saigon ” productions . After taking up high school in Australia , she moved to Manila , where she became a model at 18 .
In 2016 , Gray was hailed as Ms . World Philippines and finished 5th at the Miss World 2016 pageant . She also received special awards such as the Multimedia Award , 2nd place in Talent , and Top 5 finalist for Beauty with a Purpose project .
If victorious , Gray will become the Philippines ’ fourth Miss Universe titleholder , following Gloria Diaz ( 1969 ), Margie Moran ( 1973 ) and Pia Wurtzbach ( 2015 ), who hosted the 2018 Bb . Pilipinas pageant alongside Richard Gutierrez .
The following have been chosen as this year ’ s Bb . Pilipinas winners who will represent the country in pageants abroad :
- Miss Universe Philippines 2018 : Catriona Elisa Gray
- Bb . Pilipinas-International 2018 : Maria Ahtisa ? Manalo
- Bb . Pilipinas-Supranational 2018 : Jehza Mae Huelar
- Bb . Pilipinas-Grand International 2018 : Eva Psychee Patalinjug
- Bb . Pilipinas-Intercontinental 2018 : Karen Juanita Gallman
- Bb . Pilipinas-Globe 2018 : Michele Theresa Gumabao
- Bb . Pilipinas 2018 1st Runnerup : Vickie Marie Rushton
- Bb . Pilipinas 2018 2nd Runnerup : Samantha Mae Bernardo ●
- D . R . M . Afinidad-Bernardo , PS
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