Our newest BB. Pilipinas 2018 won the hearts of many tonight – most especially the judges.
Catriona Elisa Magnayon Gray was the first BB. Pilipinas winner to snag the most amount of awards for the prestigious beauty competition in the country, including major ones Best in Swimsuit, Best in Long Gown & Best in National Costume. Additionally, she also won sponsored awards; Jag Denim Queen and Miss Ever Bilena.
Miss Universe Philippines 2018: Catriona Gray#BbGrandCoronationNight2018 #BbPilipinas2018 pic.twitter.com/kixaNRJiwv
— Bb. Pilipinas (@RealBbPilipinas) March 18, 2018
Best in Swimsuit – Binibini 20 Catriona Gray#BbGrandCoronationNight2018 #BbPilipinas2018 pic.twitter.com/HMVTuQcAqx
— Bb. Pilipinas (@RealBbPilipinas) March 18, 2018
Best in Long Gown – Binibini 20 Catriona Gray#BbGrandCoronationNight2018 #BbPilipinas2018 pic.twitter.com/LYKbuPemiy
— Bb. Pilipinas (@RealBbPilipinas) March 18, 2018
Pitoy Moreno Best in National Costume – Binibini 20 Catriona Gray#BbGrandCoronationNight2018 #BbPilipinas2018 pic.twitter.com/AThG9pRzIM
— Bb. Pilipinas (@RealBbPilipinas) March 18, 2018
Jag Denim Queen – Binibini 20 Catriona Gray#BbGrandCoronationNight2018 #BbPilipinas2018 pic.twitter.com/HjkkIc5HAm
— Bb. Pilipinas (@RealBbPilipinas) March 18, 2018
Miss Ever Bilena – 20 Catriona Gray #BbPilipinas2018 | via @RealBbPilipinas pic.twitter.com/FYsDddCisX
— ABS-CBN News (@ABSCBNNews) March 18, 2018
2017 Miss Universe Philippines predecessor Rachel Peters crowned 24-year-old Gray who donned a Mak Tumang creation.
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Gray was, in fact, crowned Miss World Philippines last 2016. She also placed Third Runner-up in Miss World 2016.
Our 2018 Miss Universe Philippines is #Binibini20, Catriona Gray#BbPilipinas2018#BbGrandCoronationNight2018
— Bb. Pilipinas (@RealBbPilipinas) March 18, 2018
JUST IN: Our Miss Universe – Philippines 2018 is
Catriona Gray! #BbPilipinas2018(📷: Binibining Pilipinas) pic.twitter.com/oWsSxvWGBh
— ABS-CBN News (@ABSCBNNews) March 18, 2018
Many netizens commended Gray for her answer during the Top 10 Q&A portion.
She was asked, “After the devastating war, Marawi is on its way to recovery. What is your message to the young women of Marawi?”
WATCH: Here's Miss Universe-Philippines Catriona Gray's winning answer. #BbPilipinas2018 pic.twitter.com/3jbptcZH2p
— ABS-CBN News (@ABSCBNNews) March 18, 2018
Gray first thanked the judge for his question and replied,
“My answer and my message to the women is to be strong. As women, we are the head of the household and we have amazing influence – not only in our own families as mothers, sisters and friends who are also in our community. If we can get the women to stay strong and be the image of strength for the children and the people around them, then once the rebuilding is complete and is under way, the morale of the community will stay strong and high. Thank you.”
Congratulations to the newly-crowned queens! #BbGrandCoronationNight2018 #BbPilipinas2018 pic.twitter.com/l2TM7TUe5S
— Bb. Pilipinas (@RealBbPilipinas) March 18, 2018
Candidate 1 Vickie Marie Rushton and Candidate 14 Samantha Bernardo won first and second runner-up, respectively.
Congratulations to Catriona, and to these beautiful ladies!
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