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Catriona Gray to unveil her wax figure in Manila

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SINGAPORE - Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray has her image immortalized in Madame Tussauds Singapore. Catriona's wax figure will wear a replica of the iconic lava gown, inspired by Albay's Mayon Volcano, specially designed by Mak Tumang, which she wore when she won the 2018 Miss Universe tile. "I am so excited to see the final figure and be a part of this special event! To unveil the figure in my home country with my fans watching is another dream come true," said Catriona on her Instagram. "The Philippines market continues to be one of our strongest markets and has been very important to our attractions in Asia and we had seen an increase of travellers to Madame Tussauds in Bangkok, Hong Kong and Singapore. We believe that by having Catriona's wax figure, it will definitely be a huge draw and create the platform for her fans to get up-close with her in 2020. Her figure will be in Madame Tussauds Singapore for a limited period of time. Thereafter, h...

Catriona Gray flies to NY to begin reign as Miss Universe

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Newly crowned Miss Universe Catriona Gray flew to New York City last Dec. 20 to start her reign for the most prestigious beauty pageant. This as Gray's Instagram followers have already reached more than three million just three days after she won the crown. "How I'm feeling now that there's 3MILLION of you on this journey!" says Gray on IG. Few days before the coronation night last Dec. 17, the number of her followers was only 800,000. Before she left the country, Gray would attend a private charity function in Metro Manila. As soon as she arrives in The Big Apple, Gray will do a series of press tours where she will make guest appearances on popular American radio and television shows and sit in on print interviews. Last Dec. 19, architect Richelle Singson-Michael, daughter of former Gov. Luis "Chavit" Singson, said that Gray is expected to return to Manila in January or February "for her victory parade and press conference." -  R...

Catriona Gray shines in 2018 Miss Universe preliminary round

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Miss Philippines Catriona Gray captivated the crowd as she paraded with 93 other contestants at the preliminary competition of the 2018 Miss Universe beauty contest held at Impact Arena in Bangkok, Thailand last Dec. 13. Fans cheered and waved their flags in front the contestants who competed in the swimsuit and evening gown categories for two hours which was streamed live on the pageant's website. The pre-pageant activity selected the Top 20 candidates who would have the chance to become the next Miss Universe. The Top 20 will be announced during the broadcast finale on Monday, Dec. 17. For the first time in 67 years, an all-women selecting committee will choose the winner. Gray was one of the most applauded girls in the prelims. Other candidates who were cheered by pageant fans were delegates from Thailand, Spain and some of the contestants from Latin America. In the swimsuit competition, Gray showed off her toned body in a swimwear by Sirivannavari Bangkok. For ...

What will Catriona Gray wear at 2018 Miss Universe pageant?

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Miss Philippines Catriona Gray says that she is is excited for the staging of the 2018 Miss Universe beauty pageant in Thailand on December 17. "Sawasdee Ka Thailand!!! Soooo excited that the rumors are true and that it's finally official!!! @missuniverse to be held in Thailand, December 2018. So excited to go back to one of my favorite travel destinations!!" says Gray on Instagram. Miss Universe Organization President Paula Shugart, accompanied by Miss Universe 2017 Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters, made the announcement in Bangkok last July 31. Other guests at the Miss Universe press conference were former Miss Universe 1965 Apasra Hongsakula and Miss Universe 2005 Natalie Glebova. Shortly after the announcement, Gray paid tribute to the Kingdom of Thailand as she uploaded on her IG account a short video presentation created by Jolo Luarca III which saw the Filipino-Australian beauty queen promoting the Asian country as a travel destination. This will be the third t...

Who are the trainers of Miss Universe PHL Catriona Gray?

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Matapos ang natagumpay na Bb. Pilipinas beauty pageant na ginanap sa Smart Araneta Coliseum noong March 18, marami ang nagtatanong kung kaninong beauty camp nag-training si Catriona Gray ang magiging pambato ng Pilipinas sa darating na Miss Universe 2018 beauty pageant. Sa tutoo lang, idineklara na ni Gray na wala syang beauty camp na kinabibilangan. Isa syang independent candidate noong sumali sya sa Bb. Pilipinas contest. Sa mga hindi nakaka-alam, ang mga beauty camp sa ngayon ang mga nagte-train sa mga kandidata na sasabak sa mga beauty contest. Ilan sa pamosong beauty camp ay ang Aces and Queens ni Jonas Gaffud at Kagandahang Flores ni Rodgil Flores. Maraming beauty queen ang nag-train sa kanila at nag-uwi na ng korona mula sa mga prestihiyosong international beauty pageants. Sa Instagram pinasalamatan nya ang kanyang mga personal trainers pero ayaw raw nilang pabanggit ang mga pangalan nila. "To my angels who have dedicated their passion to training me but...