And the Universe heeded our plea as Catriona Elisa Magnayon Gray made history as the first Filipina to be crowned as Miss World Philippines (back in 2016) and Miss Universe Philippines in this year’s edition of the Binibining Pilipinas Beauty Pageant.
Gray bested 39 other hopefuls for the top plum and won 5 major awards that includes the Pitoy Moreno Best in National Costume, Miss Ever Bilena, Jag Denim Queen, Best in Swimsuit and the Best in Evening Gown.
Other winners are Ahtisa Manalo for Bb.Pilipinas – International, Eva Psychee Patalinjug for Bb.Pilipinas Grand – International, Jehza Huelar for Bb.Pilipinas – Supranational, Karen Gallman for Bb.Pilipinas – Intercontinental and Michele Gumabao for Bb.Pilipinas – Globe. Vickie Rushton and Samantha Bernardo settled for first and second runners – up respectively.
Full review to follow!!!