Catriona Gray: From Alona Beach to the World

Miss World Philippines 2016 Catriona Gray spent a few days in Bohol prior to her November departure for Washington, DC, USA where she competes with more than 100 beauty delegates for the Miss World 2016 crown. 

 most definitely a world- class welcome for a woman of the world


 

In between a most relaxing & luxurious stay at the posh Amorita Resort overlooking the spectacular powdery white sands of Alona Beach, she also videotaped her Miss World 2016 Introductory Video which is currently leading the pack with more than 198,000 views.

 The Buzz’ famous ice cream & cabcab cone gets global
exposure in Cat Gray's Miss World 2016 video
Photo location: Alona Beach, Panglao, Bohol

Standing 5’ 11” tall, the 22 year old model, blogger & singer who is one of the frontrunners for the Miss World 2016 crown aims to be the second Filipina to bring home the blue crown that symbolizes Beauty with a Purpose. 

 Will the stars align for a second Miss World crown for RP?

When Catriona Gray Massacred the Competition

It was no contest. Catriona Gray who shone bright like no other proved that number 13 is a lucky number and proceeded to massacre the competition. It was game over the moment she stepped onstage then sashayed and glided on the runway. 

The 22 year old model who towered over the rest of the girls at 5' 10" won nine of the 11 special awards Miss Figlia, Miss Organique, Miss Folded and Hung, Miss Talent, Miss Manila Hotel, Miss Hannah, Best in Fashion Runway, Best in Swimsuit and Best in Long Gown. 

The awards that slipped through her dainty fingers were Miss Photogenic and Miss Friendship. 

 Hillarie Parungao passes on the crown to Cat
Photo Credits: Bong Tan

During the final speech segment where the final five gave prepared answers to the question “Why should you be Miss World Philippines?” Catriona Gray answered: 

To be a Miss World is to be passed a torch that burns with passion and purpose. If I am to become Miss World Philippines, I will use my voice and essence to carry that torch and set charitable causes alight, such as my personal advocacy, the Paraiso: Bright Beginnings project, and I would focus on passing on this torch to empower others because I believe together, there is no darkness in this world that our light cannot overcome.

In fairness, Arianne Calingo gave the best memorized speech but no one can deny Catriona Gray the crown. She simply was unstoppable and the crown was hers to lose.

  4th, 2nd, Cory Quirino, MWP 2016, 1st and 3rd


 

Rounding out the top five were 1st Princess Arienne Calingo, 2nd Princess Ivanna Pacis, 3rd Princess Marah Muñoz and 4th Princess Sandra Lemonon

Catriona Gray is Washington DC-, USA bound this December as she attempts to give the Philippines its second Miss World crown 

Congratulations & Good luck Ms Gray!