Miss Philippines is the new Miss Universe 2018
Catriona Gray of the Philippines smiles after being crowned the new Miss Universe 2018 on December 17, 2018 in Bangkok. Photo: AFP
The Philippines’ Catriona Gray is Miss Universe 2018.
Gray was hailed as Miss Universe 2018 during the coronation held at the Impact Arena in Bangkok, Thailand, on Monday (Dec 17).
For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google News channel. The 24-year-old beauty queen from Albay bested Miss South Africa and Miss Venezuela in the Top 3, as well as candidates from 91 other countries, to take the crown.
Gray was crowned by Miss Universe 2017 Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters of South Africa.
The coronation was hosted by comedian Steve Harvey and supermodel Ashley Graham, while American singer-songwriter Ne-Yo performed at the competition.
Gray bagged the Philippines' fourth Miss Universe title, following Pia Wurtzbach in 2015, Margie Moran in 1973 and Gloria Diaz in 1969.
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