Catriona Gray

Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray had words of comfort for pageant fans whose country representatives did not make it to the Top 16 of the 71st Miss Universe ...

"The selection committee must have really had a hard time but what an exceptional group of ladies. Cortesi was aiming for the Philippines' fifth Miss Universe crown after Catriona Gray (2018), Pia Wurtzbach (2015), Margie Moran (1973), and Gloria Diaz (1969). MANILA — Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray had words of comfort for pageant fans whose country representatives did not make it to the Top 16 of the 71st Miss Universe competition held Sunday (Philippine time) in New Orleans.

The Miss Universe Philippines Organization and 71st Miss Universe backstage host Catriona Gray addressed Filipinos after Philippine bet Celeste Cortesi.

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Pageant powerhouses Philippines, Thailand, and Mexico, among others, didn't make it to the semifinals of Miss Universe 2022 grand coronation night on ...

[Celeste Cortesi](https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/content/857466/celeste-cortesi-bows-out-of-the-miss-universe-2022-pageant/story/) did not advance to the pageant's Top 16. The winner will be crowned with [Mouawad's "Force for Good" crown](https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/content/854917/miss-universe-unveils-mouawad-force-for-good-crown-made-of-sapphires-diamonds/story/) by reigning queen [Harnaaz Sandhu](https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/artandculture/814336/miss-india-is-the-new-miss-universe/story/).

Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray offered a word of encouragement to dejected fans of the beauty pageant after their candidates failed to make it to the ...

“Of course, it hurts but let’s keep the spirit of the pageant alive. “We have seen you work, hustle, fight and GROW as you prepared to raise our flag. “Let us all be happy for the success of the Top 16! The Philippines, Thailand, Mexico, Indonesia — I know you might be really feeling a little disappointment right now… “Guys, you are not alone. 14 (morning of Jan.