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Stunning Philippine Beauty Crowned Miss Universe 2018

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Catriona Gray from the Philippines was crowned Miss Universe 2018 on Monday after the final stage of the contest, which took place in Bangkok, Thailand.

The 24-year-old beauty queen, who managed to stand out from the rest and win the hearts and minds of strict judges, became the fourth Filipina to bring home the crown. A singer and a model, Catriona Gray, has also worked as a television host and actress. 

Venezuelan model and actress Sthefany Gutierrez was named the runner-up, while Miss South Africa Tamaryn Green finished third.

© AP Photo / Gemunu AmarasingheContestants congratulate new Miss Universe Catriona Gray, center, from Philippines during the final round of 67th Miss Universe competition in Bangkok, Thailand, Monday, Dec. 17, 2018.
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Contestants congratulate new Miss Universe Catriona Gray, center, from Philippines during the final round of 67th Miss Universe competition in Bangkok, Thailand, Monday, Dec. 17, 2018.
© AP Photo / Gemunu AmarasingheMiss Philippines Catriona Gray, left, and Miss South Africa Tamaryn Green holds hands as they wait for the winner to be announced during the final round of the 67th Miss Universe competition in Bangkok, Thailand, Monday, Dec. 17, 2018.
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Miss Philippines Catriona Gray, left, and Miss South Africa Tamaryn Green holds hands as they wait for the winner to be announced during the final round of the 67th Miss Universe competition in Bangkok, Thailand, Monday, Dec. 17, 2018.
© AP Photo / Gemunu AmarasingheFinalists on swimsuit stand on stage during the final of 67th Miss Universe competition in Bangkok, Thailand, Monday, Dec. 17, 2018.
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Finalists on swimsuit stand on stage during the final of 67th Miss Universe competition in Bangkok, Thailand, Monday, Dec. 17, 2018.
© REUTERS / Athit PerawongmethaMiss Philippines Catriona Gray competes during the final round of the Miss Universe pageant in Bangkok, Thailand, December 17, 2018.
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Miss Philippines Catriona Gray competes during the final round of the Miss Universe pageant in Bangkok, Thailand, December 17, 2018.
© REUTERS / Athit PerawongmethaThe feet of contestants are pictured during the final round of the Miss Universe pageant in Bangkok, Thailand, December 17, 2018.
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The feet of contestants are pictured during the final round of the Miss Universe pageant in Bangkok, Thailand, December 17, 2018.
© REUTERS / Athit PerawongmethaMiss Spain Angela Ponce competes during the final round of the Miss Universe pageant in Bangkok, Thailand, December 17, 2018.
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Miss Spain Angela Ponce competes during the final round of the Miss Universe pageant in Bangkok, Thailand, December 17, 2018.
© AP Photo / Gemunu AmarasingheContesters participate in the final of 67th Miss Universe competition in Bangkok, Thailand, Monday, Dec. 17, 2018.
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Contesters participate in the final of 67th Miss Universe competition in Bangkok, Thailand, Monday, Dec. 17, 2018.
© AP Photo / Gemunu AmarasingheMiss Canada Marta Stepien gesture as the host Steve Harvey greets her during the final of 67th Miss Universe competition in Bangkok, Thailand, Monday, Dec. 17, 2018.
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Miss Canada Marta Stepien gesture as the host Steve Harvey greets her during the final of 67th Miss Universe competition in Bangkok, Thailand, Monday, Dec. 17, 2018.
© REUTERS / Athit PerawongmethaContestants take part in the final round of the Miss Universe pageant in Bangkok, Thailand, December 17, 2018.
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Contestants take part in the final round of the Miss Universe pageant in Bangkok, Thailand, December 17, 2018.
© REUTERS / Athit PerawongmethaMiss South Africa Tamaryn Green competes during the final round of the Miss Universe pageant in Bangkok, Thailand, December 17, 2018.
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Miss South Africa Tamaryn Green competes during the final round of the Miss Universe pageant in Bangkok, Thailand, December 17, 2018.
© AP Photo / Gemunu AmarasingheFinalists stand on stage during the final of 67th Miss Universe competition in Bangkok, Thailand, Monday, Dec. 17, 2018.
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Finalists stand on stage during the final of 67th Miss Universe competition in Bangkok, Thailand, Monday, Dec. 17, 2018.
© AFP 2023 / Lillian SuwanrumphaCatriona Gray of the Philippines (L) is congratulated by by Miss Universe 2017 Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters while being crowned as the new Miss Universe 2018 on December 17, 2018 in Bangkok.
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Catriona Gray of the Philippines (L) is congratulated by by Miss Universe 2017 Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters while being crowned as the new Miss Universe 2018 on December 17, 2018 in Bangkok.
© REUTERS / Athit PerawongmethaMiss Philippines Catriona Gray competes during the final round of the Miss Universe pageant in Bangkok, Thailand, December 17, 2018.
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Miss Philippines Catriona Gray competes during the final round of the Miss Universe pageant in Bangkok, Thailand, December 17, 2018.
© REUTERS / Athit PerawongmethaSinger Ne-Yo performs during the final round of the Miss Universe pageant in Bangkok, Thailand, December 17, 2018.
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Singer Ne-Yo performs during the final round of the Miss Universe pageant in Bangkok, Thailand, December 17, 2018.
© REUTERS / Athit PerawongmethaMiss Philippines Catriona Gray reacts after she is named the winner as she embraces first runner-up Miss South Africa Tamaryn Green during the final round of the Miss Universe pageant in Bangkok, Thailand, December 17, 2018.
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Miss Philippines Catriona Gray reacts after she is named the winner as she embraces first runner-up Miss South Africa Tamaryn Green during the final round of the Miss Universe pageant in Bangkok, Thailand, December 17, 2018.
© AFP 2023 / Lillian SuwanrumphaMiss Universe contestant Sophida Kanchanarin (C) of Thailand reacts after being selected as top 10 finalist during the 2018 Miss Universe Pageant in Bangkok on December 17, 2018.
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Miss Universe contestant Sophida Kanchanarin (C) of Thailand reacts after being selected as top 10 finalist during the 2018 Miss Universe Pageant in Bangkok on December 17, 2018.
© REUTERS / Athit PerawongmethaMiss Philippines Catriona Gray poses during the final round of the Miss Universe pageant in Bangkok, Thailand, December 17, 2018.
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Miss Philippines Catriona Gray poses during the final round of the Miss Universe pageant in Bangkok, Thailand, December 17, 2018.
© REUTERS / Athit PerawongmethaMiss Indonesia Sonia Fergina Citra, Miss Venezuela Sthefany Gutiérrez and Miss USA Sarah Rose Summers react during the final round of the Miss Universe pageant in Bangkok, Thailand, December 17, 2018.
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Miss Indonesia Sonia Fergina Citra, Miss Venezuela Sthefany Gutiérrez and Miss USA Sarah Rose Summers react during the final round of the Miss Universe pageant in Bangkok, Thailand, December 17, 2018.
© AP Photo / Gemunu AmarasingheMiss Venezuela Sthefany Gutierrez reacts after being selected to top 3 during the final of 67th Miss Universe competition in Bangkok, Thailand, Monday, Dec. 17, 2018.
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Miss Venezuela Sthefany Gutierrez reacts after being selected to top 3 during the final of 67th Miss Universe competition in Bangkok, Thailand, Monday, Dec. 17, 2018.
© REUTERS / Athit PerawongmethaThe top ten contestants are pictured in their evening gowns during the final round of the Miss Universe pageant in Bangkok, Thailand, December 17, 2018.
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The top ten contestants are pictured in their evening gowns during the final round of the Miss Universe pageant in Bangkok, Thailand, December 17, 2018.
© AP Photo / Gemunu AmarasingheCatriona Gray of the Philippines waves to the audience after being crowned the new Miss Universe 2018 during the final round of the 67th Miss Universe competition in Bangkok, Thailand, Monday, Dec. 17, 2018.
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Catriona Gray of the Philippines waves to the audience after being crowned the new Miss Universe 2018 during the final round of the 67th Miss Universe competition in Bangkok, Thailand, Monday, Dec. 17, 2018.
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