Tag: Catriona Gray

Miss Universe Gray visits VP Robredo, Senate, DOT; vows to continue serving, promoting the PHL

  (Eagle News) – Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray paid separate courtesy calls to the Office of the Vice President, the Senate office, and the Department of Tourism on Tuesday, February 26, as she vowed to continue to represent and promote the Philippines to the world to the best of her abilities. Gray first visited Vice President Leni Robredo on Tuesday morning. Robredo thanked the Filipina-Australian beauty for making the Philippines proud with her achievements. […]

In photos: Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray spreads love to countrymen during PHL homecoming parade

(Eagle News) — Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray captured hearts and inspired her countrymen once more when she repeatedly said “thank you” and “I love you” to thousands who gathered and waited to welcome her during the homecoming parade on Wednesday, February 21. Wearing a Sampaguita inspired terno-jumpsuit adorned with anahaw, the national leaf, the 25-year old beauty seemed to blossom more with beauty and effortless elegance. The outfit was designed by Mark Tumang who […]

Catriona Gray excited for homecoming parade

(Eagle News) — Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray on Wednesday, February 20 shared her excitement for the official homecoming parade that will kick off on Thursday, February 21, at the Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila at 2pm. The homecoming parade will pass through streets of Pasay, Manila and Makati.” “Today is the first official day of my homecoming! Excited na akoooo!!! 🤗 Comment a “🇵🇭” if you’re coming to the parades!!,” Gray posted in her Instagram […]

In photos: Designer Mak Tumang releases sketches of “third gown” Catriona Gray planned to wear at Miss Universe pageant

(Eagle News)—These are sketches of what designer Mak Tumang said was among the dresses Catriona Gray planned to wear at the Miss Universe 2018 pageant in Thailand. Tumang, who posted the sketches on his Facebook account, said the piece was an “extolment” of the Philippines, also called the pearl of the Orient seas. Gray, who was crowned Miss Universe 2018, showed off her lava  and Ibong Adarna gown at the pageant instead.  

Miss Universe Catriona Gray’s nat’l costume to be on display at NHCP museum starting December 30

(Eagle News) — The national costume used by Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray during the pageant in Thailand will be on display at the National Historical Commission of the Philippines museum starting this Rizal Day, December 30. The display of the costume was significant to the official launching of the National Quincentennial Committee—a government agency mandated to facilitate the celebration of the “500th anniversary of the Victory at Mactan” which is considered the very first […]

In photos: Duterte meets Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray

(Eagle News) — In these pictures released by Malacanang, President Rodrigo Duterte is seen meeting newly crowned Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray at the Villamor Air Base on Thursday, Dec. 20. Gray is the fourth Filipina to have been named Miss Universe, after Pia Wurtzbach, Margie Moran and Gloria Diaz. In a previous statement, the Palace hailed Gray, saying she showcased the “genuine qualities” of the Filipina: “confidence, grace, intelligence and strength in the face […]

Miss Universe Catriona Gray, kabi-kabila ang aktibidad bago magtungo sa New York

(Eagle News) — Hectic ang skedyul ngayon araw ni Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray. Kaninang umaga ay sumabak  si Catriona sa media tour at charity work. Nagtungo ang Miss Universe sa Gentle Hands Orphanages , isang bahay ampunan sa Quezon City para mamigay ng mga regalo sa mga bata. Sa isang maikling mensahe, sinabi ni Gray na madaling naantig ang kaniyang puso sa mga bata dahil sya ay nag-iisang anak. Ngayong hapon, nakatakda rin siyang […]

President Duterte to meet Catriona Gray today

(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte is slated to meet the newly crowned Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray on Thursday, Dec. 20. Gray will make the courtesy call on the chief executive at the Villamor Airbase at 5:30 p.m. Gray is the fourth Filipina to win the crown, after Pia Wurtzbach in 2015, Margie Moran in 1973, and Gloria Diaz in 1969. In a previous statement, the Palace hailed Gray’s victory as “set(ting) the bar high in […]

In photos: Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray back home in the PHL

    (Eagle News) — Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray returned to Manila on Wednesday, December 19, two days after her stunning win at the Miss Universe pageant in Thailand. Gray was welcomed by members of the Tondo-based charity house which she is helping, Young Focus Philippines. “I’m so happy to be back, to be here in the Philippines,” said the 24-year old Filipina-Australian beauty who arrived on Wednesday afternoon at the Ninoy Aquino International […]

Watch: Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray says “I am one with 25”

    (Eagle News) — Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray says “I am one with 25” in this video taken by Eagle Broadcasting Corporation (EBC) correspondent for Entertainment, MJ Racadio, during the  Miss Universe 2018 pageant in Thailand. This was before Miss Philippines-Universe Gray was declared the winner in the prestigious pageant. The video was aired first on Facebook Live video of EBC’s Eagle News Live,  https://business.facebook.com/EagleNewsLIVE/videos/372657606802604/ The EBC correspondent also interviewed Miss Universe host Steve […]

Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray arrives in the PHL today, credits PHL for giving her “endurance” to win

  (Eagle News) – Newly crowned Miss Universe 2018 Catrional Gray is arriving back in Manila Wednesday afternoon, December 19. The 24-year old Fil-Australian beauty is now on board a private plane owned by former Ilocos Sur Governor Chavit Singson who had sponsored the Miss Universe 2016 pageant in the Philippines. Gray thanked all her supporters from the Philippines and credited them for giving her the “endurance” and the spirit throughout the competition. To the […]

Watch: How parents of Ms PHL Catriona Gray reacted when she was announced Ms Universe 2018

I sat next to Catriona Gray’s parents, and this was their reaction when their daughter, Miss Philippines, won Miss Universe. pic.twitter.com/1Wu9ysdhEA — MikeinCambodia (@MikeInCambodia) December 17, 2018     (Eagle News) — In this viral video twitted by @MikeInCambodia, the reaction of the parents of Ms. Philippines’ Catriona Gray can be seen as they heard the name of their daughter being announced as Miss Universe 2018 in Thailand on Monday, December 17. The one who […]