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<p>The Philippines' Catriona Gray was named <a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/philippines-catriono-elisa-gray-crowned-miss-universe-2018-184662">Miss Universe 2018</a> in a competition concluding Monday in Bangkok, besting contestants from 93 other countries and delighting her home nation.</p>

<p>Gray wore a sparkling red dress she said was inspired by a volcano in the Philippines as she was handed the crown to the delight of a roaring crowd. She succeeds Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters of South Africa.</p>

<p>24-year-old Gray is a singer and model. Her father is Australian, and she was born and grew up in Cairns, Australia.</p>

<p>She studied at the Berklee College of Music in Boston in the United States. She holds a Master Certificate in Music Theory. An adventure junkie, Gray is an HIV/AIDS advocate and volunteers as a Teacher's Assistant to the students at an NGO, according to the official Miss Universe website.</p>

<p>In the final question round, Gray was asked about the most important lesson she has learnt in life and how would she apply it in her time as Miss Universe.</p>

<p>She said, "I work a lot in the slums of Manila and life there is very poor and sad. I have always taught myself to look for the beauty in it, to look for the beauty in the faces of the children, and I would bring this aspect as a Miss Universe to see situations with a silver lining and to asses where I could give something and provide something."</p>

<p>She further said she would like to expand her work in the slums of Manila with an organisation that promotes education on HIV and AIDS.</p>

<p>Gray is the fourth Filipina to win Miss Universe and the second in three years.</p>

<p>The office of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was quick to congratulate the winner.</p>

<p>The Philippines previously won Miss Universe titles in 2015, 1973 and 1969.</p>


The Philippines' Catriona Gray was named Miss Universe 2018 in a competition concluding Monday in Bangkok, besting contestants from 93 other countries and delighting her home nation.

The Philippines' Catriona Gray was named Miss Universe 2018 in a competition concluding Monday in Bangkok, besting contestants from 93 other countries and delighting her home nation. Gray wore a sparkling red dress she said was inspired by a volcano in the Philippines as she was handed the crown to the delight of a roaring crowd. She succeeds Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters of South Africa. 24-year-old Gray is a singer and model. Her father is Australian, and she was born and grew up in Cairns, Australia. She studied at the Berklee College of Music in Boston in the United States. She holds a Master Certificate in Music Theory. An adventure junkie, Gray is an HIV/AIDS advocate and volunteers as a Teacher's Assistant to the students at an NGO, according to the official Miss Universe website. In the final question round, Gray was asked about the most important lesson she has learnt in life and how would she apply it in her time as Miss Universe. She said, "I work a lot in the slums of Manila and life there is very poor and sad. I have always taught myself to look for the beauty in it, to look for the beauty in the faces of the children, and I would bring this aspect as a Miss Universe to see situations with a silver lining and to asses where I could give something and provide something." She further said she would like to expand her work in the slums of Manila with an organisation that promotes education on HIV and AIDS. Gray is the fourth Filipina to win Miss Universe and the second in three years. The office of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was quick to congratulate the winner. The Philippines previously won Miss Universe titles in 2015, 1973 and 1969.

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<p>India's Nehal Chudasama failed to make it to the Top 20 of the <a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/philippines-catriono-elisa-gray-crowned-miss-universe-2018-184662">Miss Universe 2018</a> pageant, where <a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/miss-universe-2018-know-all-about-philippines-catriona-gray-184747">Catriona Gray</a> from Philippines pipped more than 90 contestants to emerge the winner.</p>

<p>The Mumbai girl, 22, was among the 94 contestants who competed for the crown at the 67th Miss Universe pageant at a glitzy finale in Bangkok on Sunday.</p>

<p>Five semi-finalists were chosen from each region - top 20 - from each region - The Americas, Europe, Africa and Asia Pacific, as well as a Wild Card category.</p>

<p>Representatives from Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Costa Rica, Curacao, Great Britain, Hungary, Indonesia, Ireland, Jamaica, Nepal, Philippines, Poland, Puerto Rico, South Africa, Thailand, US, Venezuela and Vietnam made it to the Top 20.</p>

<p>In a newly-formed segment, the contestants were made to make an 'Opening Statement', in which each of them had to say a message for the world.</p>

<p>After the 20 semi-finalists shared their thoughts, the stage welcomed Angela Ponce, who made a mark as the transgender woman to contend for the title of Miss Universe. As she took a proud walk down the ramp, she won a standing ovation for representing diversity in its true sense at the competition.</p>

<p>The show was hosted by five-time Emmy Award-winner Steve Harvey.</p>

<p>India had pinned high hopes on Nehal, 22, to end a long drought for the country at the pageant as Lara Dutta had last brought back the crown in 2000.</p>


India's Nehal Chudasama failed to make it to the Top 20 of the Miss Universe 2018 pageant, where Catriona Gray from Philippines pipped more than 90 contestants to emerge the winner.

India's Nehal Chudasama failed to make it to the Top 20 of the Miss Universe 2018 pageant, where Catriona Gray from Philippines pipped more than 90 contestants to emerge the winner. The Mumbai girl, 22, was among the 94 contestants who competed for the crown at the 67th Miss Universe pageant at a glitzy finale in Bangkok on Sunday. Five semi-finalists were chosen from each region - top 20 - from each region - The Americas, Europe, Africa and Asia Pacific, as well as a Wild Card category. Representatives from Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Costa Rica, Curacao, Great Britain, Hungary, Indonesia, Ireland, Jamaica, Nepal, Philippines, Poland, Puerto Rico, South Africa, Thailand, US, Venezuela and Vietnam made it to the Top 20. In a newly-formed segment, the contestants were made to make an 'Opening Statement', in which each of them had to say a message for the world. After the 20 semi-finalists shared their thoughts, the stage welcomed Angela Ponce, who made a mark as the transgender woman to contend for the title of Miss Universe. As she took a proud walk down the ramp, she won a standing ovation for representing diversity in its true sense at the competition. The show was hosted by five-time Emmy Award-winner Steve Harvey. India had pinned high hopes on Nehal, 22, to end a long drought for the country at the pageant as Lara Dutta had last brought back the crown in 2000.

Miss Universe 2018: India's Nehal Chudasama fails to make it in top 20

<p>Miss Philippines has been crowned as Miss Universe 2018. &nbsp;Catriona Elisa Gray from Philippines was crowned at a gala ceremony in Bangkok on Sunday. Miss South Africa and Miss Venezuela secured the first runner-up and second runner-up spots. India`s Nehal Chudasama failed to make it to the Top 20.</p>

<p>Gray was ecstatic as she took her first walk as Miss Universe in a dazzling red gown with a thigh-high slit. She was crowned by Miss Universe 2017 Demi Leigh Nel-Peters, who comes from South Africa.</p>

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<p>In the final question round, Gray was asked about the most important lesson she has learnt in life and how would she apply it in her time as Miss Universe.</p>

<p>She said: "I work a lot in the slums of Manila and life there is very poor and sad. I have always taught myself to look for the beauty in it, to look for the beauty in the faces of the children, and I would bring this aspect as a Miss Universe to see situations with a silver lining and to asses where I could give something and provide something.</p>

<p>"And if I could also teach people to be grateful, we could have an amazing world where negativity would not brew and foster, and children would have a smile on their face." negativity."</p>

<p>The winner, who pipped 93 other contestants to win the title, has a love for the arts and holds a Master degree in Music Theory. <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/spains-angela-ponce-becomes-first-transgender-woman-to-compete-in-miss-universe-184635">Also read:&nbsp;Angela Ponce becomes </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/spains-angela-ponce-becomes-first-transgender-woman-to-compete-in-miss-universe-184635">first</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/spains-angela-ponce-becomes-first-transgender-woman-to-compete-in-miss-universe-184635"> transgender woman to compete in Miss Universe<strong> </strong></a><br />
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South Africa`s Tamaryn Green was named the first runner-up. A medical student, her favourite quote is from Mahatma Gandhi: "Be the change you want to see in the world."</p>

<p>The second runner-up, Miss Venezeula Sthefany Guterrez is studying to be a lawyer in her home country.</p>


Miss Philippines has been crowned as Miss Universe 2018. Catriona Elisa Gray from Philippines was crowned at a gala ceremony in Bangkok on Sunday. Miss South Africa and Miss Venezuela secured the first runner-up and second runner-up spots.

Miss Philippines has been crowned as Miss Universe 2018. Catriona Elisa Gray from Philippines was crowned at a gala ceremony in Bangkok on Sunday. Miss South Africa and Miss Venezuela secured the first runner-up and second runner-up spots. India`s Nehal Chudasama failed to make it to the Top 20. Gray was ecstatic as she took her first walk as Miss Universe in a dazzling red gown with a thigh-high slit. She was crowned by Miss Universe 2017 Demi Leigh Nel-Peters, who comes from South Africa. Miss Universe 2018 is... PHILIPPINES! pic.twitter.com/r2BkN8JpXh — Miss Universe (@MissUniverse) December 17, 2018 × In the final question round, Gray was asked about the most important lesson she has learnt in life and how would she apply it in her time as Miss Universe. She said: "I work a lot in the slums of Manila and life there is very poor and sad. I have always taught myself to look for the beauty in it, to look for the beauty in the faces of the children, and I would bring this aspect as a Miss Universe to see situations with a silver lining and to asses where I could give something and provide something. "And if I could also teach people to be grateful, we could have an amazing world where negativity would not brew and foster, and children would have a smile on their face." negativity." The winner, who pipped 93 other contestants to win the title, has a love for the arts and holds a Master degree in Music Theory. Also read: Angela Ponce becomes first transgender woman to compete in Miss Universe South Africa`s Tamaryn Green was named the first runner-up. A medical student, her favourite quote is from Mahatma Gandhi: "Be the change you want to see in the world." The second runner-up, Miss Venezeula Sthefany Guterrez is studying to be a lawyer in her home country.

Philippines' Catriona Elisa Gray crowned Miss Universe 2018

<p>The Miss Universe pageant in Thailand's Bangkok was one of the firsts on Sunday after the&nbsp;event had its first ever-transgender woman competing for the title.</p>

<p>Spain's Angela Ponce made history&nbsp;after she walked on the runway of the star-studded event. However, she did not make it to the list of top 20.</p>

<p>"I thank you for joining me on this wonderful journey, for believing in me, for giving me the opportunity to put a grain of sand for a society that deserves change, " Ponce wrote on Twitter.</p>

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<p>Twenty-seven years old, Ponce became Miss Spain in June after beating 22 competitors before earning her spot in the Miss Universe pageant.</p>

<p>Ponce also volunteers with a non-profit in Spain that works with children and families dealing with gender identity issues.<br />
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The Miss Universe Organisation, which owns the beauty pageant, lifted a ban on transgender contestants in 2012. Before this, the pageant participation was limited to "naturally born" women only.</p>

<p>The participation is also limited to women who are unmarried and women who have never given a birth.&nbsp;</p>

<p>They should also be at least 18 years old and under 28 years old before January 1 in the year, they are participating.</p>

<p>At the time of her victory in June, she had told media that she would try to the use the platform to promote tolerance and respect towards transgenders.</p>

<p>She also hoped that with her making history, a conversation will begin&nbsp;within families about transgender issues, given the competitions' wide reach.</p>

<p>The program airs in more than 190 countries, with an estimated half a billion viewers annually.</p>

<p>The pageant took place in Thailand at a time when the country is preparing to pass a landmark bill that would allow civil partnerships of same-sex couples, becoming the first Asian country to do so.<br />
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The Miss Universe pageant in Thailand's Bangkok was one of the firsts on Sunday after the event had its first ever-transgender woman competing for the title. Spain's Angela Ponce made history after she walked on the runway of the star-studded event.

The Miss Universe pageant in Thailand's Bangkok was one of the firsts on Sunday after the event had its first ever-transgender woman competing for the title. Spain's Angela Ponce made history after she walked on the runway of the star-studded event. However, she did not make it to the list of top 20. "I thank you for joining me on this wonderful journey, for believing in me, for giving me the opportunity to put a grain of sand for a society that deserves change, " Ponce wrote on Twitter. Les doy las Gracias por acompañarme en este maravilloso viaje, por creer en mí, por darme la oportunidad de poner un granito de arena por una sociedad que merece cambios 🇪🇸#MissUniverse pic.twitter.com/GOEpX0eXJz — ANGELA PONCE (@angelaponceof) December 16, 2018 × Twenty-seven years old, Ponce became Miss Spain in June after beating 22 competitors before earning her spot in the Miss Universe pageant. Ponce also volunteers with a non-profit in Spain that works with children and families dealing with gender identity issues. The Miss Universe Organisation, which owns the beauty pageant, lifted a ban on transgender contestants in 2012. Before this, the pageant participation was limited to "naturally born" women only. The participation is also limited to women who are unmarried and women who have never given a birth. They should also be at least 18 years old and under 28 years old before January 1 in the year, they are participating. At the time of her victory in June, she had told media that she would try to the use the platform to promote tolerance and respect towards transgenders. She also hoped that with her making history, a conversation will begin within families about transgender issues, given the competitions' wide reach. The program airs in more than 190 countries, with an estimated half a billion viewers annually. The pageant took place in Thailand at a time when the country is preparing to pass a landmark bill that would allow civil partnerships of same-sex couples, becoming the first Asian country to do so.

Angela Ponce becomes first transgender woman to compete in Miss Universe

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/miss-universe-2018-know-all-about-philippines-catriona-gray-184747">Catriona Elisa Gray</a> became the fourth Filipina to win the coveted Miss Universe, besting contestants from 93 other countries and delighting her home nation.</p>

<p>Gray wore a sparkling red dress which she said was inspired by a volcano in the Philippines as she was <a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/philippines-catriono-elisa-gray-crowned-miss-universe-2018-184662">handed the crown</a> amid loud cheering from the audience.</p>

<p>The dress was created by Manila-based designer Mak Tumang who described the choice on his Instagram account.</p>

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<p>"The prominent and iconic Mayon Volcano is the penultimate inspiration for this creation. It is dubbed as the ‘perfect cone’ because of its symmetric conical form. Folk tales have it that it was named after the mythological heroine ‘Daragang Magayon’ (Beautiful Lady)," Tumang says in his Instagram post.</p>

<p>Catriona can be considered as the modern-day Daragang Magayon. She embodies the Filipina’s beauty, intelligence and burning passion, he further adds.</p>

<p>For the semi-final, Gray wore a form-fitting flame orange tapered gown which Tumang said resembled Adarna, the mythical bird of the Philippines.</p>

<p>"The 'Ibong Adarna' is a mythological pulchritudinous bird that could change in several fascinating guises. Its enchanting voice can enable complete healing to anyone who hears it. Some artists liken it to the mythological Phoenix where it recurrently regenerates itself by arising amidst a spectacle of flames and candescence," the designer said&nbsp;in one of his Instagram posts.</p>

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<p style=" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BrVOQJ7n8jl/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" style=" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;" target="_blank">ADARNA: The Blazing Siren The 'Ibong Adarna' is a mythological pulchritudinous bird that could change in several fascinating guises. Its enchanting voice can enable complete healing to anyone who hears it. Some artists liken it to the mythological Phoenix where it recurrently regenerates itself by arising amidst a spectacle of flames and candescence. This makes it a fitting symbol of resilience, rising and rebirth. Catriona has a resilient, tenacious and unwavering spirit. Her voice is truly captivating literally and figuratively. She uses it to influence, advance her timely causes and both melt and heal hearts. Her will-power and burning passion drive her to make every Filipino proud in whatever she does. She is the blazing Adarna! Watch her rise in glory along with our hopes and dreams for our beloved country: the Philippines! Inspired from the Philippine Adarna Bird, Phoenix &amp; Mikimoto Crown #MissUniverse2018 #Philippines #PreliminaryGown</a></p>

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<p>"Catriona has a resilient, tenacious and unwavering spirit. Her voice is truly captivating literally and figuratively. She uses it to influence, advance her timely causes and both melt and heal hearts. Her will-power and burning passion drive her to make every Filipino proud in whatever she does. She is the blazing Adarna!" Tumang further said&nbsp;in his post.</p>

<p>During the final on Sunday, the 24-year-old singer and model said she wore red because "when I was 13 my mom said she had a dream that I would win Miss Universe in a red dress."</p>

<p>She studied at the Berklee College of Music in Boston in the United States. She holds a Master Certificate in Music Theory. An adventure junkie, Gray is an HIV/AIDS advocate and volunteers as a Teacher's Assistant to the students at an NGO, according to the official Miss Universe website.</p>


Catriona Elisa Gray became the fourth Filipina to win the coveted Miss Universe, besting contestants from 93 other countries and delighting her home nation. Gray wore a sparkling red dress which she said was inspired by a volcano in the Philippines as she was handed the crown amid loud cheering from the audience.

Catriona Elisa Gray became the fourth Filipina to win the coveted Miss Universe, besting contestants from 93 other countries and delighting her home nation. Gray wore a sparkling red dress which she said was inspired by a volcano in the Philippines as she was handed the crown amid loud cheering from the audience. The dress was created by Manila-based designer Mak Tumang who described the choice on his Instagram account. View this post on Instagram MAYON: Fiery and Lovely Perfection Today, Catriona is coming home. She is celebrating her roots – she is celebrating Albay! The prominent and iconic Mayon Volcano is the penultimate inspiration for this creation. It is dubbed as the ‘perfect cone’ because of its symmetric conical form. Folk tales have it that it was named after the mythological heroine ‘Daragang Magayon’ (Beautiful Lady). Despite its pulchritude is the fact that it is the most active volcano in the Philippines erupting numerous times in the past half a millennium. Catriona can be considered as the modern-day Daragang Magayon. She embodies the Filipina’s beauty, intelligence and burning passion. This lady is definitely on fire! Watch her erupt right before your very eyes and let the lava of grace, goodness and hope flow. A post shared by Mak Tumang (@maktumang) on Dec 16, 2018 at 8:28pm PST × "The prominent and iconic Mayon Volcano is the penultimate inspiration for this creation. It is dubbed as the ‘perfect cone’ because of its symmetric conical form. Folk tales have it that it was named after the mythological heroine ‘Daragang Magayon’ (Beautiful Lady)," Tumang says in his Instagram post. Catriona can be considered as the modern-day Daragang Magayon. She embodies the Filipina’s beauty, intelligence and burning passion, he further adds. For the semi-final, Gray wore a form-fitting flame orange tapered gown which Tumang said resembled Adarna, the mythical bird of the Philippines. "The 'Ibong Adarna' is a mythological pulchritudinous bird that could change in several fascinating guises. Its enchanting voice can enable complete healing to anyone who hears it. Some artists liken it to the mythological Phoenix where it recurrently regenerates itself by arising amidst a spectacle of flames and candescence," the designer said in one of his Instagram posts. View this post on Instagram ADARNA: The Blazing Siren The 'Ibong Adarna' is a mythological pulchritudinous bird that could change in several fascinating guises. Its enchanting voice can enable complete healing to anyone who hears it. Some artists liken it to the mythological Phoenix where it recurrently regenerates itself by arising amidst a spectacle of flames and candescence. This makes it a fitting symbol of resilience, rising and rebirth. Catriona has a resilient, tenacious and unwavering spirit. Her voice is truly captivating literally and figuratively. She uses it to influence, advance her timely causes and both melt and heal hearts. Her will-power and burning passion drive her to make every Filipino proud in whatever she does. She is the blazing Adarna! Watch her rise in glory along with our hopes and dreams for our beloved country: the Philippines! Inspired from the Philippine Adarna Bird, Phoenix & Mikimoto Crown #MissUniverse2018 #Philippines #PreliminaryGown A post shared by Mak Tumang (@maktumang) on Dec 13, 2018 at 6:54am PST × "Catriona has a resilient, tenacious and unwavering spirit. Her voice is truly captivating literally and figuratively. She uses it to influence, advance her timely causes and both melt and heal hearts. Her will-power and burning passion drive her to make every Filipino proud in whatever she does. She is the blazing Adarna!" Tumang further said in his post. During the final on Sunday, the 24-year-old singer and model said she wore red because "when I was 13 my mom said she had a dream that I would win Miss Universe in a red dress." She studied at the Berklee College of Music in Boston in the United States. She holds a Master Certificate in Music Theory. An adventure junkie, Gray is an HIV/AIDS advocate and volunteers as a Teacher's Assistant to the students at an NGO, according to the official Miss Universe website.

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