Catriona Gray was crowned Miss Universe 2018 winner on Monday (December 18th).
The gorgeous Filipino claimed the award during the coronation event in Bangkok, Thailand, as she stunned audiences in a breathtaking red dress.
As expected, Catriona’s Instagram account has suddenly exploded, more than doubling in size to around two million followers – and still growing!
You can catch the 24-year-old under @catriona_gray and enjoy stunning pictures like these select ten.
Screen Shot: Instagram Catriona Gray Catriona Gray Red Dress Catriona was wearing this stunning red dress as she became the 67th Miss Universe and the fourth beauty queen from the Philippines.
The red dress wasn’t chosen by chance, either. Catriona’s mum revealed that when her daughter was 13 years old she had a vision that she would win the competition in a red dress.
The vision inspired Catriona’s showstopping outfit as she refused to wear anything but a red dress.
This woman was destined to win!
The 67th Miss Universe 🇵🇭 . #MissUniverse #missuniverse2018 #catrionagray #missphilippines
A post shared by Powerhouse in Pageantry 💅 (@asiaqueens) on Dec 17, 2018 at 4:21am PST
View Instagram Post Guys! It's not bts related but, I want to say my THANK YOU to this beautiful Miss Universe! Catriona Gray thank you for bringing the crown back! We're so proud of you. Let's go Philippines!👑❤ #missuniverse #catrionagray
A post shared by bts_V🐯 (@bangtan___and___army) on Dec 17, 2018 at 3:01am PST
View Instagram Post Hat Goals For anyone who sunburns easy, take a massive leaf out of Catriona’s book and invest in a hat like this.
Unfortunately, however, we imagine that only Miss Universe winners can pull it off…
Glow baby ✨✨ Photography @bjpascual Styling and art direction @eldzsmejia Makeup @jellyeugenio Hair @hairbybrentsales Nails: @mimsqiu
A post shared by Catriona Gray (@catriona_gray) on Dec 14, 2018 at 4:06am PST
View Instagram Post Catriona Gray Gown Another one of Catriona’s most stunning gowns from her time on Miss Universe 2018 was this shimmering orange dress.
It was styled towards a Filipino folklore.
Catriona’s Instagram read:
My preliminary gown was inspired by the ‘Ibong Adarna’: a prominent Filipino folklore that is a mythologicalnous bird.
IBONG ADARNA 🧡🇵🇭 The Blazing Siren by @maktumang My preliminary gown was inspired by the 'Ibong Adarna': a prominent Filipino folklore that is a mythologicalnous bird. Story goes, the Ibong Adarna's enchanting voice can enable complete healing to anyone who hears it. Some artists liken it to the mythological Phoenix where it recurrently regenerates itself by arising amidst a spectacle of flames and candescence. This makes it a fitting symbol of resilience, rising and rebirth. 🇵🇭🔥 My earrings were designed by me and executed by @tesserajewelry as another ode to the Philippines with the Philippine sun and golden South sea pearls, our national gem. 🇵🇭 Thank you to @maktumang for his amazing craftsmanship and exquisite execution of this gown, to @justine.aliman19 and @ton_lao for styling in @bragaisjojo heels and @tesserajewelry. Thank you to mamang @hairbybrentsales and @jellyeugenio for teaching me to slay my hair and makeup! And to @carlosbuendiajr, the man behind my walk 🌋 I love you all!!!
A post shared by Catriona Gray (@catriona_gray) on Dec 13, 2018 at 9:34pm PST
View Instagram Post Prior to her arrival in the Miss Universe sphere, Catriona was rocking some of the most stunning dresses to ever grace this planet.
Take a look at some of these extraordinary dresses and gowns…
Late post cause I died when I finally got home kanina! Travelling home from an amazing trip in Thailand 🇹🇭 with 2 hours of sleep, thank you to @jellyeugenio @kielotilla for making me look fresh 💕 Big thanks to @thesamanthatidalgo for styling me in my favourite @maktumang 💣 @styledbypatrickhenry @ton_lao 💙 Also shout out to my forever Ms Q&A @binibiningnicolecordoves 💓 thank you for setting the bar so high and bringing a new appreciation to the skill of Q&A. 🙌
A post shared by Catriona Gray (@catriona_gray) on Jun 30, 2018 at 10:27am PDT
View Instagram Post Always a dream wearing a @maktumang creation. Excited ako talaga for you all to see what we have planned for MU! 😭🇵🇭✨✨✨ 📸@bruce.casanova
A post shared by Catriona Gray (@catriona_gray) on Jul 30, 2018 at 8:23pm PDT
View Instagram Post Beach Babe Naturally, hailing from the Philippines, Catriona loves fresh sea water, salty hair and sandy beaches.
Coming 🔜. Thanks to my amazing team for today @robbiepinera @johnvalle20 @ton_lao @harleybarleyyy 💕 Also so grateful to have hit 350K 😍 thank you all for being part of this crazy, beautiful journey that I'm on !! #CatrionaGrayMUP2018
A post shared by Catriona Gray (@catriona_gray) on Apr 20, 2018 at 8:31am PDT
View Instagram Post Sakit ulo pose 😹 goodmorning beautiful friends! My shoot with @inquirerlifestyle in @elnidoresorts is out today! Definitely one of the best workcations ever!!! 🏖️ Thanks to the team @ketchapluis @theresa_padin @jericksanchez @harleybarleyyy 💙💙💙
A post shared by Catriona Gray (@catriona_gray) on Jun 21, 2018 at 8:51pm PDT
View Instagram Post Salty sea water hair and burnt cheeks were the lewk for one of my shoots for @inqtobeyou in @elnidoresorts 🔥💦 (Promise I'm super happy even tho in this photo I don't look it 😋) Full story here:
A post shared by Catriona Gray (@catriona_gray) on Jun 3, 2018 at 4:22am PDT
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