{"id":194359,"date":"2018-12-17T22:25:37","date_gmt":"2018-12-18T03:25:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/?p=194359"},"modified":"2018-12-17T22:25:37","modified_gmt":"2018-12-18T03:25:37","slug":"miss-world-organization-congratulates-catriona-gray-for-winning-miss-universe-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/2018\/12\/17\/miss-world-organization-congratulates-catriona-gray-for-winning-miss-universe-2018\/","title":{"rendered":"Miss World Organization congratulates Catriona Gray for winning Miss Universe 2018"},"content":{"rendered":"
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FILE: “Hello WORLD! Today is the first day of a wonderful journey. It’s hard to say exactly how I’m feeling, but I hope that in my victory you’ll see more than just a crown and a title – I hope you’ll see a woman who is working for the betterment of others.” (Photo<\/a>: @catriona_gray<\/a>\/Instagram<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Twenty-four-year-old Catriona Gray was crowned the Philippines\u2019 fourth Miss Universe titleholder last Monday, December 17 in Bangkok, Thailand, which shows a story of determination admired by many. Catriona is initially known for representing the Philippines in Miss World 2016 held in Washington D.C., where she finished within the Top 5. However, the Miss World Organization did not shy away from congratulating their previous candidate.<\/span><\/p>\n

In a post shared almost immediately after Catriona\u2019s win, the Miss World Organization bids a \u201cWell done!\u201d to Catriona, saying, \u201cCongratulations from all of us at Miss World to Catriona Gray on being elected Miss Universe 2018!\u201d They also reminisce, \u201cCatriona was a Miss World Top 5 finalist and Beauty with a Purpose Winner in Miss World 2016, and we are delighted to see her win the Miss Universe crown! Catriona\u2019s brilliant Smokey Mountain Beauty with a Purpose project captured all our hearts as it revealed her dedicated vision to support the most vulnerable in our society.\u201d In a message to the Miss Universe Organization, the Miss World Organization led by British businesswoman Julia Morley concludes, \u201cYou have a great winner!\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Many netizens were quite to reply to the post, believing that Catriona was \u201crobbed\u201d of the international title and that \u201cjustice is served on a gold platter,\u201d as one comment states. Another user wrote, \u201c<\/span>Miss Universe see her worth as a true queen which, unfortunately, Miss World failed to see.\u201c \u201cThe WORLD rejected Catriona because she’s destined to conquer the UNIVERSE!\u201d another profile shares.<\/span><\/p>\n

However, after Puerto Rico\u2019s Stephanie Del Valle reigned victorious for Miss World 2016, Catriona during the time, remained optimistic sharing to her fans that the pageant \u201cwas never just a beauty contest to [her].\u201d In Catriona\u2019s words, \u201c<\/span>The crown represented a journey, one that grew from being an independent endeavor to one that became more than me. A journey that rallied the support and love of my countrymen. A journey that forced me to look into myself and discover what I was made of. A journey that found its heart in the children in one of the poorest slums of my country. Yes, the crown represented a journey…until I realized that the journey could continue and exist without it.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Now, the entire country is celebrating Catriona\u2019s victory winning the top title for the longest-running pageant in the world. Wearing the Miss Universe crown, she states, \u201cPhilippines, what an amazing honor it has been to carry your name across my chest and to embody you in all aspects.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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