Fil-Aussie model Catriona Gray crowned Miss World Philippines
Catriona Gray reacts after being declared the winner of the Miss World Philippines 2016 pageant on Sunday. Right, the 22-year-old top model poses for a Bench campaign. (Pageant photo by Rhoy Cobilla/InterAksyon)
A Filipino-Australian top model was crowned Miss World Philippines 2016 Sunday night at the Manila Hotel Tent.
Representing the province of Albay where her grandmother and great grandmother were born, the 5′ 9 1/2″ Catriona Elisa Magnayon Gray was a runaway favorite whose triumph had been predicted by pageant experts weeks before the coronation night.
True to form, Catriona, 22, romped off with most of the special awards including Best in Swimsuit, Best in Long Gown and Best in Fashion Runway en route to her widely expected victory.
A mestiza whose features reminded a lot of people of Miss World 2013 Megan Young, Catriona will represent the Philippines in the Miss World 2016 pageant to be held on December 20 in Washington, D.C. as she seeks to become only the second Filipina to win the coveted crown.
Catriona Gray struts her winning form during the swimsuit and long gown competitions. (Photos by Rhoy Cobilla/InterAksyon)
Born and raised in Cairns, Australia, Catriona is an only child who holds a Master Certificate in Music Theory from the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts. The well-traveled fashion and commercial model is also a singer and a blogger. In addition to dabbling in photography, art, cooking and traveling, Catriona is also a martial artist who holds a black belt in choi kwang do.
Prior to the grand coronation night, Catriona was asked about her life ambition and she said it’s “To strive to not only to better myself but to also positively impact others, while empowering others to do the same.” She had a similar reply during the question and answer portion on pageant night.
Also crowned in Miss World Philippines were First Princess Arienne Louise Calingo, Second Princess Ivana Kamil Pacis, Third Princess Marah Muñoz and Fourth Princess Sandra Lemonon who also won Miss Photogenic during the coronation night.
Miss World Philippines 2016 Catriona Gray (center) poses with (from left) Fourth Princess Sandra Lemonon, Second Princess Ivana Kamil Pacis, First Princess Arienne Louise Calingo, and Third Princess Marah Muñoz. (Photo by Rhoy Cobilla/InterAksyon)
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