Catriona Gray

Catriona Elisa Magnayon Gray was born in Cairns, Queensland, Australia, on January 6, 1994, to an Australian father of Scottish descent, Ian Gray, and a Filipina mother, Normita Ragas Magnayon, from Oas, Albay, Philippines.{{cite news |last=Wang |first=Nickie |date=2018-12-17 |title=Catriona living mom's dream |url=http://www.manilastandard.net/news/top-stories/283236/catriona-living-mom-s-dream.html |newspaper=Manila Standard |access-date=December 20, 2018 |archive-date=November 27, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191127180756/http://manilastandard.net/news/top-stories/283236/catriona-living-mom-s-dream.html |url-status=live }}{{cite news |date=19 March 2018 |title=Cairns beauty Catriona Gray crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2018 |url=http://www.cairnspost.com.au/news/cairns/cairns-beauty-catriona-gray-crowned-miss-universe-philippines-2018/news-story/47e3c92372797f8649b74db23563374d |newspaper=The Cairns Post |access-date=March 25, 2018 |archive-date=October 18, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191018124158/https://www.cairnspost.com.au/news/cairns/cairns-beauty-catriona-gray-crowned-miss-universe-philippines-2018/news-story/47e3c92372797f8649b74db23563374d |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |last=Anoc |first=Aimee |date=2024-01-07 |title=Catriona Gray surprised to get a debut-like birthday party at 30 |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/celebritylife/news/19388/catriona-gray-surprised-to-get-a-debut-like-birthday-party-at-30/photo |access-date=2024-11-23 |website=www.gmanetwork.com |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Afinidad-Bernardo |first=Deni Rose M. |title=In photos: Miss Philippines Catriona Gray at Miss Universe 2018 swimsuit competition |url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2018/12/14/1877008/photos-miss-philippines-catriona-gray-miss-universe-2018-swimsuit-competition |access-date=2024-11-23 |website=Philstar.com}}{{Cite web |title=Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Elisa Gray:Hail, the queen! {{!}} Philstar.com |url=https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/allure/2018/12/23/1879151/miss-universe-2018-catriona-elisa-grayhail-queen |access-date=2024-11-23 |website=www.philstar.com}} Gray is reportedly named after her paternal grandmother, Catherine Gray, an immigrant to Western Australia from Scotland in 1952.{{Cite news |title=Miss Universe 2018 winner: Miss Philippines Catriona Gray bags the title – Times of India ► |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/fashion/buzz/miss-philippines-catriona-gray-bags-miss-universe-2018-title/articleshow/67121868.cms |website=The Times of India |access-date=December 20, 2018 |archive-date=October 21, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221021190110/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/fashion/buzz/miss-philippines-catriona-gray-bags-miss-universe-2018-title/articleshow/67121868.cms |url-status=live }} In 1999, Gray won the Little Miss Philippines pageant in Sydney at the age of five.{{cite news |date=10 April 2018 |title=LOOK: Catriona Gray was once Little Miss Philippines |url=http://cnnphilippines.com/entertainment/2018/12/17/catriona-gray-miss-universe-2018-little-miss-philippines.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181218193717/http://cnnphilippines.com/entertainment/2018/12/17/catriona-gray-miss-universe-2018-little-miss-philippines.html |archive-date=18 December 2018 |access-date=18 December 2018 |work=CNN Philippines |language=en}}

Gray was a student at Trinity Anglican School in Cairns where she was a house captain and a school chorister.{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/TASCairns/posts/2399752820097032|title=Trinity Anglican School, Cairns|website=www.facebook.com|access-date=December 20, 2018|archive-date=February 2, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200202105926/https://www.facebook.com/TASCairns/posts/2399752820097032|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.centraltelegraph.com.au/news/cairns-beauty-catriona-gray-crowned-miss-universe-/3365010/|title=Qld beauty crowned Miss Universe Philippines|website=Central Telegraph|access-date=20 March 2018|archive-date=15 December 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181215225644/https://www.centraltelegraph.com.au/news/cairns-beauty-catriona-gray-crowned-miss-universe-/3365010/|url-status=dead}} She received a graduate certificate in music theory from Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts and obtained a certificate in outdoor recreation and a black belt in Choi Kwang-Do martial arts.{{Cite web |last=Michelle Ewing |first=Cox Media Group National Content Desk |title=Miss Universe 2018: Who is Miss Philippines Catriona Gray, this year's winner? |url=https://www.journal-news.com/entertainment/miss-universe-2018-who-miss-philippines-catriona-gray-this-year-winner/qxvLxsDbLtxFXOmMYCa8FI/ |access-date=5 January 2019 |website=journal-news |language=en |archive-date=April 13, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190413092236/https://www.journal-news.com/entertainment/miss-universe-2018-who-miss-philippines-catriona-gray-this-year-winner/qxvLxsDbLtxFXOmMYCa8FI/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite web|url=https://www.esquiremag.ph/women/women-we-love/catriona-gray-is-our-new-miss-universe-philippines-a00203-20180319|title=Thank God for Catriona Gray-Singer, Martial Artist, Advocate, And Now, Miss Universe Philippines|website=Esquiremag.ph|access-date=March 25, 2018|archive-date=April 2, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190402150129/https://www.esquiremag.ph/women/women-we-love/catriona-gray-is-our-new-miss-universe-philippines-a00203-20180319|url-status=live}} Furthermore, Gray was lead singer of her school's jazz band; she also starred in local productions of Miss Saigon. After graduating from high school, she moved to Manila where she worked as a commercial model.{{cite news |title=5 Things to Know About Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray |url=https://www.eonline.com/ap/news/997154/5-things-to-know-about-miss-universe-2018-catriona-gray |publisher=E! Online |date=16 December 2018 |access-date=December 17, 2018 |archive-date=April 3, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190403203915/https://www.eonline.com/ap/news/997154/5-things-to-know-about-miss-universe-2018-catriona-gray |url-status=live }}

{{Main|Miss World Philippines 2016}}

On September 5, 2016, Gray was announced as one of the 40 candidates competing for the title of Miss World Philippines 2016.{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=September 5, 2016 |title=IN PHOTOS: Candidates for Miss World Philippines 2016 |url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/pageants/photos-miss-world-philippines-candidates-2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240711174028/https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/pageants/145228-photos-miss-world-philippines-candidates-2016/ |archive-date=July 11, 2024 |access-date=2020-12-22 |website=Rappler |language=en |url-status=live }} The pageant was held on October 2, at the Manila Hotel. Early in the competition, Gray won four special awards—Best in Swimsuit, Best in Evening Gown, Best in Fashion Runway, and Best in Talent—as well as six awards from the pageant's corporate sponsors.{{cite news |date=2 October 2016 |title=Catriona Gray crowned Miss World Philippines 2016 |url=http://www.rappler.com/life-and-style/specials/miss-world/philippines/147979-miss-world-philippines-2016-winner-catriona-gray |work=Rappler |language=en |access-date=October 2, 2016 |archive-date=June 27, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200627193031/https://www.rappler.com/life-and-style/specials/miss-world/philippines/147979-miss-world-philippines-2016-winner-catriona-gray |url-status=live }}

Gray would progress to the top 12 question and answer round she was asked, "When you get up in the morning and look in the mirror, what do you see?". In her answer she recalled how she would reflect on her experiences to further her character.{{cite news|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/content/583594/miss-world-philippines-catriona-gray-this-is-an-amazing-moment-i-will-never-forget/story/|title=Miss World Philippines Catriona Gray: 'This is an amazing moment I will never forget'|work=GMA News|date=3 October 2016|access-date=May 5, 2019|archive-date=May 5, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190505012446/https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/content/583594/miss-world-philippines-catriona-gray-this-is-an-amazing-moment-i-will-never-forget/story/|url-status=live}}

During the final question and answer round all the five finalists were asked the same question, "Why should you be Miss World Philippines 2016?". Gray emphasized her commitment to her title and her personal advocacy in her answer.

On September 3, 2017, Gray crowned Laura Lehmann as her successor at the Miss World Philippines 2017 pageant.{{Cite web|title=FULL LIST: Winners, Miss World Philippines 2017|url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/pageants/full-list-winners-miss-world-philippines-2017|access-date=2021-07-10|website=Rappler|date=3 September 2017|language=en|archive-date=June 24, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624195148/https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/pageants/full-list-winners-miss-world-philippines-2017|url-status=live}}

{{Main|Miss World 2016}}

After winning the national competition, Gray competed at Miss World 2016 held in MGM National Harbor, in Oxon Hill, Maryland, United States.{{cite news|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/life/12/18/16/ph-bet-finishes-in-top-5-of-miss-world-2016|title=PH bet finishes in Top 5 of Miss World 2016|work=ABS-CBN News|date=19 December 2016|access-date=May 5, 2019|archive-date=December 19, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161219120957/http://news.abs-cbn.com/life/12/18/16/ph-bet-finishes-in-top-5-of-miss-world-2016|url-status=live}} In pre-pageant contests, Gray won the Multimedia Award, was second in the Talent Award, and reached the top five for the Beauty with a Purpose project.{{Cite news |title=Philippine bet Catriona Gray secures spot in top 20 of Miss World 2016 |url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/65629/philippine-bet-catriona-gray-secures-spot-in-top-20-of-miss-world-2016 |work=Philippine Entertainment Portal |access-date=December 28, 2019 |archive-date=July 11, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240711174521/https://www.pep.ph/news/local/65629/philippine-bet-catriona-gray-secures-spot-in-top-20-of-miss-world-2016?s=nprcjcoti6idi0aec0rt66cp4h |url-status=live }}

During the question and answer portion in the pageant, she was asked by the reigning Miss World 2015 Mireia Lalaguna, "Which qualities do you think it will take to wear my crown?". She would state "bravery" as the quality necessary for the title.{{cite news|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/life/12/19/16/read-miss-world-2016-top-5-qa|title=READ: Miss World 2016 Top 5 Q&A|work=ABS-CBN News|date=19 December 2016}}

Gray went on to finish as a top five finalist.{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=2016-12-19|title=PH bet finishes in top 5 of Miss World 2016|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/life/12/18/16/ph-bet-finishes-in-top-5-of-miss-world-2016|url-status=live|access-date=2021-09-11|website=ABS-CBN News|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161219120957/http://news.abs-cbn.com/life/12/18/16/ph-bet-finishes-in-top-5-of-miss-world-2016 |archive-date=19 December 2016 }} Stephanie Del Valle of Puerto Rico won the said pageant.{{Cite web|date=2016-12-19|title=Puerto Rico's Stephanie del Valle crowned Miss World 2016|url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/pageants/puerto-rico-stephanie-del-valle-wins-miss-world-2016|url-status=live|access-date=2021-09-11|website=Rappler|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210911035730/https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/pageants/puerto-rico-stephanie-del-valle-wins-miss-world-2016 |archive-date=11 September 2021 }}{{Cite web|last=Biswas|first=Indroneil|date=2016-12-19|title=Puerto Rican Stephanie Del Valle Adjudged Winner Of Miss World 2016|url=https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/puerto-rican-stephanie-del-valle-crowned-miss-world-2016-1639293|url-status=live|access-date=2021-09-11|website=NDTV|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161219084031/http://www.ndtv.com/world-news/puerto-rican-stephanie-del-valle-crowned-miss-world-2016-1639293 |archive-date=19 December 2016 }}

{{Main|Binibining Pilipinas 2018}}

On January 8, 2018, Gray submitted her application for Binibining Pilipinas 2018.{{cite news |date=8 January 2018 |title=After Miss World, Catriona Gray eyes Bb. Pilipinas crown |url=http://news.abs-cbn.com/life/01/08/18/after-miss-world-catriona-gray-eyes-bb-pilipinas-crown |work=ABS-CBN News}} On January 16, she was confirmed as one of the 40 candidates competing for the six national titles contested in the pageant.{{Cite web |last=Dumaual |first=Mario |date=2018-01-15 |title=FULL LIST: Official Top 40 candidates of Bb. Pilipinas 2018 |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/01/16/18/full-list-official-top-40-candidates-of-bb-pilipinas-2018 |access-date= |website=ABS-CBN News |language=en |archive-date=January 16, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180116012307/http://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/01/16/18/full-list-official-top-40-candidates-of-bb-pilipinas-2018 |url-status=live }}

During the national costume competition on March 3, Gray wore a Mindanao-inspired golden princess gown designed by Jearson Demavivas in honor of Muslim women affected by the Siege of Marawi the previous year.{{Cite web |last=Tayag |first=Voltaire E. |date=2018-03-06 |title=Beyond the Filipiniana and terno: the Bb Pilipinas 2018 National Costume review |url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/pageants/197559-national-costumes-review-2018/ |access-date=2024-07-11 |website=RAPPLER |language=en-US |archive-date=July 11, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240711212152/https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/pageants/197559-national-costumes-review-2018/ |url-status=live }} She was announced as one of the ten finalists for the Best in National Costume Award on March 9.{{Cite web |last=Afinidad-Bernardo |first=Deni Rose M. |title=WATCH: Binibining Pilipinas 2018 top 10 Best in National Costume |url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2018/03/09/1795134/watch-binibining-pilipinas-2018-top-10-best-national-costume |access-date=2024-07-11 |website=Philstar.com |archive-date=July 11, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240711212152/https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2018/03/09/1795134/watch-binibining-pilipinas-2018-top-10-best-national-costume |url-status=live }}

The pageant was held on March 18, at the Araneta Coliseum.{{Cite web |date=March 19, 2018 |title=Catriona Gray crowned Miss Universe-PH to lead all winners in Bb. Pilipinas 2018 pageant |url=http://www.interaksyon.com/entertainment/2018/03/19/122763/catriona-gray-crowned-miss-universe-ph-to-lead-all-winners-in-bb-pilipinas-2018-pageant/ |access-date=February 28, 2019 |website=Interaksyon |language=en-US |archive-date=March 1, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190301074638/http://www.interaksyon.com/entertainment/2018/03/19/122763/catriona-gray-crowned-miss-universe-ph-to-lead-all-winners-in-bb-pilipinas-2018-pageant/ |url-status=live }} Gray won five special awards: Best in National Costume, Best in Swimsuit, Best in Evening Gown, and two awards from the pageant's sponsors.{{cite news |date=18 March 2018 |title=Catriona Gray bags 5 special awards |url=http://news.abs-cbn.com/life/03/18/18/catriona-gray-bags-5-special-awards |access-date=19 March 2018 |work=ABS-CBN News |publisher=ABS-CBN |archive-date=March 19, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180319084639/http://news.abs-cbn.com/life/03/18/18/catriona-gray-bags-5-special-awards |url-status=live }} She also obtained two popularity contest prizes.{{cite web |last=Afinidad-Bernardo |first=Deni Rose M. |date=2018-02-19 |title=Shades of Gray: Catriona sweeps Binibining Pilipinas awards |url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2018/03/19/1798286/shades-gray-catriona-sweeps-binibining-pilipinas-awards |access-date=2021-05-27 |website=Philstar |archive-date=July 11, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240711174517/https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2018/03/19/1798286/shades-gray-catriona-sweeps-binibining-pilipinas-awards |url-status=live }}

Gray progressed to the question and answer round, where United States Ambassador to the Philippines Sung Kim asked the following: "After the devastating war—Marawi is now on its way to recovery, what will be your message to the young women of Marawi?". Gray would state the following:{{Cite news |title=Catriona Gray to represent PH in Miss Universe 2018 |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/life/03/19/18/catriona-gray-to-represent-ph-in-miss-universe-2018 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181009132019/https://news.abs-cbn.com/life/03/19/18/catriona-gray-to-represent-ph-in-miss-universe-2018 |archive-date=October 9, 2018 |access-date=December 28, 2019 |work=ABS-CBN News}}

{{blockquote|text=My answer and my message to the women is to be strong. As women, we're the head of the household and we have amazing influence, not only in our own families, as mothers, sisters and friends, but also in our community. If we could get the women to stay strong and be that image of strength for the children and the people around them, then once the rebuilding is complete and is underway, the morale of the community will stay strong and high.|sign=|source=|title=}}

Gray would go on to win the pageant as Miss Universe Philippines 2018, being crowned by her predecessor Rachel Peters.{{cite web |last=Sebastian |first=Mirex |date=2018-03-18 |title=Catriona Gray is Binibining Pilipinas 2018 Miss Universe Winner |url=http://www.zeibiz.com/2018/03/watch-catriona-gray-named-binibining-pilipinas-2018-miss-universe-winner/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180828173608/https://www.zeibiz.com/2018/03/watch-catriona-gray-named-binibining-pilipinas-2018-miss-universe-winner/ |archive-date=28 August 2018 |access-date=18 March 2018 |website=Zeibiz}} With her victory, Gray became the first Filipino to represent the country in both the Miss World and Miss Universe competitions, and the second to represent the Philippines in two major international pageants, the first being Carlene Aguilar in 2005.{{Cite web |last=Villano |first=Alexa |date=2018-03-19 |title=From Miss World Philippines 2016 to Miss Universe Philippines 2018: The journey of Catriona Gray |url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/pageants/catriona-gray-miss-universe-philippines-2018-journey |access-date=2021-05-27 |website=Rappler |language=en |archive-date=May 27, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210527064916/https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/pageants/catriona-gray-miss-universe-philippines-2018-journey |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |last=Ganal |first=FM |date=18 March 2018 |title=Who is the first beauty queen to win two titles? |url=https://www.pep.ph/lifestyle/beauty/37122/who-is-the-first-beauty-queen-to-win-two-titles |access-date=2021-05-27 |website=PEP.ph |language=en |archive-date=October 1, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221001214710/https://www.pep.ph/lifestyle/beauty/37122/who-is-the-first-beauty-queen-to-win-two-titles |url-status=live }}

On June 9, 2019, Gray crowned Gazini Ganados as her successor at the Binibining Pilipinas 2019 pageant.{{Cite web|last=|first=|title=LIST: Binibining Pilipinas 2019 winners, top 25, special awards, highlights|url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2019/06/10/1925178/list-binibining-pilipinas-2019-winners-top-25-special-awards-highlights|access-date=2021-07-10|website=Philstar.com|archive-date=June 10, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190610211440/https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2019/06/10/1925178/list-binibining-pilipinas-2019-winners-top-25-special-awards-highlights|url-status=live}}

{{Main|Miss Universe 2018}}

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As Miss Universe Philippines 2018, Gray represented the Philippines at Miss Universe 2018.{{cite news |author=Guinto |first=Joel |title=Catriona Gray crowned Miss Universe |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/life/12/17/18/catriona-gray-crowned-miss-universe |work=ABS-CBN News}}

During the national costume show presentation on December 10, Gray wore a beaded tribal suit featuring the indigenous tribes of the ancient pagan Filipinos, alongside an oversized Parol painted lantern pulled by a roller device.{{Cite web |last=Afinidad-Bernardo |first=Deni Rose M. |date=2018-12-11 |title=In photos: All the Miss Universe 2018 national costumes {{!}} Philstar.com |url=https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/fashion-and-beauty/2018/12/11/1876139/photos-all-miss-universe-2018-national-costumes |access-date=2024-07-11 |website=www.philstar.com |archive-date=May 9, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220509060615/https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/fashion-and-beauty/2018/12/11/1876139/photos-all-miss-universe-2018-national-costumes |url-status=live }} The costume was accompanied by a pre-Christian Shamanic dance of the historical Babaylan paganism. The costume gained both praise and criticism, due to the perceived difficulty of walking and the failure of LEDs to function. Gray cited her scoliosis for such issues.{{Cite news |last=Bartolome |first=Jessica |last2=Bigtas |first2=Jannielyn Ann |date=2018-03-18 |title=Catriona Gray is the new Miss Universe Philippines! |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/content/647033/catriona-gray-is-the-new-miss-universe-philippines/story/ |work=GMA News |access-date=December 28, 2019 |archive-date=September 1, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240901143849/https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/content/647033/catriona-gray-is-the-new-miss-universe-philippines/story/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |title=What are the chances of Catriona Gray for Miss Universe 2018? |url=http://www.thetrendingfacts.com/2018/04/what-are-chances-of-catriona-gray-for.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230531235823/http://www.thetrendingfacts.com/2018/04/what-are-chances-of-catriona-gray-for.html |archive-date=May 31, 2023 |access-date=April 10, 2018 |website=The Story of Anthony |via=The Trending Facts}}

In the pageant's preliminary contest, Gray did a slow-motion walk, billed as the "lava walk", on the ramp in the swimwear competition wearing a pink swimsuit, which was praised by supermodels Tyra Banks and Ashley Graham,{{Cite web|url=https://www.vogue.com/article/miss-universe-2018-catriona-gray-lava-walk-tyra-banks|title=Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray Wowed Even Supermodels With Her Walk|website=Vogue|date=17 December 2018|language=en|access-date=5 January 2019|archive-date=January 6, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190106010800/https://www.vogue.com/article/miss-universe-2018-catriona-gray-lava-walk-tyra-banks|url-status=live}} fashion commentators and Internet viewers.{{cite news|last1=MARQUEZ |first1=CONSUELO |title=Netizens hail Miss Philippines Catriona Gray's 'slow-mo' walk in swimwear competition

|url=http://www.asiaone.com/entertainment/netizens-hail-miss-philippines-catriona-grays-slow-mo-walk-swimwear-competition|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181216220506/http://www.asiaone.com/entertainment/netizens-hail-miss-philippines-catriona-grays-slow-mo-walk-swimwear-competition|url-status=dead|archive-date=16 December 2018|access-date=17 December 2018 |work=Asia News Network |publisher=Asiaone.com|date=14 December 2018}}{{cite news|last1=Archana|first1=KC|title=No One Can Get Over Miss Philippines Catriona Gray's Slow-Mo Turn At Miss Universe 2018 Prelims|url=https://m.indiatimes.com/trending/no-one-can-get-over-miss-philippines-catriona-gray-s-slow-mo-turn-at-miss-universe-2018-prelims-358549.html|access-date=17 December 2018|work=Indiatimes Lifestyle Network|publisher=indiatimes.com|date=14 December 2018|archive-date=July 11, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240711174035/https://www.indiatimes.com/trending/no-one-can-get-over-miss-philippines-catriona-gray-s-slow-mo-turn-at-miss-universe-2018-prelims-358549.html|url-status=live}}{{Cite web |title=Miss Universe's 'Lava Walk' Makes Kendall Jenner's Runway Stomp Look Even Worse |url=https://www.revelist.com/celebrity/catriona-gray-lava-walk/14294 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190202095510/http://www.revelist.com/celebrity/catriona-gray-lava-walk/14294 |archive-date=February 2, 2019 |access-date=1 February 2019 |website=Revelist |language=en}} At the preliminary evening gown competition, she wore Mak Tumang's golden sweetheart gown with a thigh-high slit inspired by the Ibong Adarna and the Mikimoto crown.{{cite web|title=What you need to know about Catriona Gray's 'Ibong Adarna'-inspired evening gown|url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/pageants/things-to-know-ibong-adarna-inspired-catriona-gray-evening-gown-2018-pageant|access-date=2021-08-25|website=Rappler|date=14 December 2018|language=en|archive-date=August 25, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210825154020/https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/pageants/things-to-know-ibong-adarna-inspired-catriona-gray-evening-gown-2018-pageant|url-status=live}}{{cite web|last=|first=|title=Philippines' Catriona Gray goes 'Ibong Adarna' for Miss Universe evening gown|url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2018/12/14/1877010/philippines-catriona-gray-goes-ibong-adarna-miss-universe-evening-gown|access-date=2021-08-25|website=Philstar|date=13 December 2018|archive-date=August 25, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210825154020/https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2018/12/14/1877010/philippines-catriona-gray-goes-ibong-adarna-miss-universe-evening-gown|url-status=live}}

The pageant was held on December 17 at the Impact Arena, Muang Thong Thani, in Thailand. At the beginning of the competition, Gray advanced to Top 20. During the opening statement segment, Gray recalled her experiences in working with a non-profit organization.{{cite web|title=Here are Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray's winning answers|url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/pageants/catriona-gray-winning-answers-2018-coronation|access-date=2021-08-25|website=Rappler|date=17 December 2018|language=en|archive-date=August 25, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210825154533/https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/pageants/catriona-gray-winning-answers-2018-coronation|url-status=live}}{{cite web |last= |first= |date=2018-12-17 |title=Catriona Gray enters Top 20 of Miss Universe 2018 |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/life/12/17/18/catriona-gray-enters-top-20-of-miss-universe-2018 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210825160036/https://news.abs-cbn.com/life/12/17/18/catriona-gray-enters-top-20-of-miss-universe-2018 |archive-date=August 25, 2021 |access-date=2021-08-25 |website=ABS-CBN News |language=en}}

Gray advanced to the top 10.{{cite web|last=|first=|date=2018-12-17|title=Catriona Gray in Top 10|url=https://www.manilatimes.net/2018/12/17/latest-stories/breakingnews/catriona-gray-in-top-10/483914|access-date=2021-08-25|website=The Manila Times|language=en|archive-date=August 25, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210825155841/https://www.manilatimes.net/2018/12/17/latest-stories/breakingnews/catriona-gray-in-top-10/483914|url-status=live}} She wore a pink Sirivannavari bikini and a cape with gold-winged shoulder straps at the swimsuit competition.{{cite web|last=Thompson|first=D. L.|date=2018-12-17|title=Miss Universe 2018 Top 10 Swimsuit Competition|url=https://heavy.com/entertainment/2018/12/miss-universe-2018-swimsuit-competition-photos/|access-date=2021-08-25|website=Heavy|language=en-US|archive-date=August 25, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210825155844/https://heavy.com/entertainment/2018/12/miss-universe-2018-swimsuit-competition-photos/|url-status=live}}{{cite web|title=In photos: Catriona Gray sizzles in her evening gown, swimsuit|url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2018/12/17/1877766/photos-catriona-gray-sizzles-her-evening-gown-swimsuit|access-date=2021-08-25|website=Philstar|language=en-US|archive-date=August 25, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210825155841/https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2018/12/17/1877766/photos-catriona-gray-sizzles-her-evening-gown-swimsuit|url-status=live}} At the evening gown competition, she wore a Mak Tumang design made of tulle encrusted with Swarovski crystals in 12-toned color palette that ranged from yellow to dark red dubbed the Mayon gown.{{Cite web|title=Lawmakers to AFP official: Stop 'red-tagging' celebrities, others who speak up on women's issues|url=https://www.cnnphilippines.com/news/2020/10/22/liza-soeberano-arlene-brosas-antonio-parlade-red-tagging-womens-rights.html|access-date=2020-10-23|website=cnn|language=en|archive-date=24 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201024024608/https://cnnphilippines.com/news/2020/10/22/liza-soeberano-arlene-brosas-antonio-parlade-red-tagging-womens-rights.html|url-status=dead}} Its body-fitting, bare back design features a side cutout and a high slit that "highlighted Gray's legs".{{cite web|url=https://udou.ph/2018/12/18/catriona-grays-mayon-gown/|title=Catriona Gray's Mayon Gown {{!}} FASHION|date=2018-12-18|website=U DO U PH|language=en-US|access-date=2019-07-19|archive-date=July 19, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190719090033/https://udou.ph/2018/12/18/catriona-grays-mayon-gown/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|date=2020-10-23|title=Catriona Gray reacts to red-tagging, will continue to fight for women's rights|url=https://mb.com.ph/2020/10/23/catriona-gray-reacts-to-red-tagging-will-continue-to-fight-for-womens-rights/|access-date=2020-10-24|website=Manila Bulletin|language=en-US|archive-date=November 1, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201101091242/https://mb.com.ph/2020/10/23/catriona-gray-reacts-to-red-tagging-will-continue-to-fight-for-womens-rights/|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/shoppingandfashion/678439/catriona-gray-shares-the-significance-of-her-red-dress/story/|title=Catriona Gray shares the significance of hannah pearl her red dress|website=GMA News Online|date=17 December 2018|language=en-US|access-date=2019-07-19|archive-date=August 25, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210825155841/https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/shoppingandfashion/678439/catriona-gray-shares-the-significance-of-her-red-dress/story/|url-status=live}} The dress, which according to Tumang weighed 10 pounds, was a tribute to Mayon Volcano, a tourist attraction in the province of Albay, the hometown of Gray's mother.{{cite web|url=https://www.foxnews.com/lifestyle/miss-universe-reveals-origins-viral-lavawalk-signature-strut-she-performed-on-the-runway|title=Miss Universe reveals origins of her viral 'lavawalk,' the signature strut she performed on the runway|date=2019-03-04|website=New York Post|language=en-US|access-date=2019-07-19|archive-date=September 1, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210901204035/https://www.foxnews.com/lifestyle/miss-universe-reveals-origins-viral-lavawalk-signature-strut-she-performed-on-the-runway|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://ent.abs-cbn.com/magandangbuhay/videos/mak-tumang-ikinuwento-ang-pinanggalingan-ng-mga-gowns-ni-miss-universe-2019-catriona-5881|title=Magandang Buhay: Mak Tumang, ikinuwento ang pinanggalingan ng mga gowns ni Miss Universe 2019 Catriona {{!}} ABS-CBN Entertainment|website=ent.abs-cbn.com|access-date=2019-07-19}} In an interview, Gray decided to pick the gown for the beauty pageant as her mother dreamed of her winning the Miss Universe crown wearing a red dress.{{cite web|url=https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/miss-universe-2018-miss-philippines-catriona-gray-n948681|title=Her mom once dreamed she'd win Miss Universe in a red dress. She did.|website=NBC News|date=17 December 2018|language=en|access-date=2019-07-19|archive-date=July 24, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230724154804/https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/miss-universe-2018-miss-philippines-catriona-gray-n948681|url-status=live}}

Gray then advanced to top five.{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=2018-12-17|title=Catriona Gray in Top 5 of Miss Universe 2018|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/life/12/17/18/catriona-gray-in-top-5-of-miss-universe-2018|access-date=2021-08-25|website=ABS-CBN News|language=en|archive-date=August 25, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210825161343/https://news.abs-cbn.com/life/12/17/18/catriona-gray-in-top-5-of-miss-universe-2018|url-status=live}} During the first question and answer round, Gray was asked by host Steve Harvey, "Canada recently joined Uruguay as the second nation in the world to make marijuana legal. What is your opinion on the legalization of marijuana?"{{Cite news |url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2018/12/17/1877747/world-universe-catriona-gray-now-fourth-filipina-miss-universe |title=From world to universe: Catriona Gray is now fourth Filipina Miss Universe |last=Adel |first=Rosette |date=17 December 2018 |work=Philstar Global |access-date=17 December 2018 |publisher=STAR Group of Publications |language=en-US |archive-date=May 28, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230528110829/https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2018/12/17/1877747/world-universe-catriona-gray-now-fourth-filipina-miss-universe |url-status=live }} She responded:{{Cite news|last=Cabico|first=Gaea Katreena|date=17 December 2018|title=FULL TEXT: Miss Universe 2018 Q&A with top 5, final 3|work=The Philippine Star|url=https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2018/12/17/1877760/full-text-miss-universe-2018-qa-top-5-final-3|access-date=December 17, 2018|archive-date=January 7, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190107115634/https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2018/12/17/1877760/full-text-miss-universe-2018-qa-top-5-final-3|url-status=live}}

"I'm for it being used for medical use, but not so for recreational use. Because I think if people were to argue: Then what about alcohol and cigarettes? Well, everything is good but in moderation."

Gray advanced to the top three.{{Cite web|date=2018-12-17|title=Catriona Gray enters Miss Universe Top 3|url=https://lifestyle.inquirer.net/317792/catriona-gray-enters-miss-universe-top-3/|access-date=2021-08-25|website=Inquirer Lifestyle|language=en-US|archive-date=August 25, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210825155843/https://lifestyle.inquirer.net/317792/catriona-gray-enters-miss-universe-top-3/|url-status=live}} In the final question and answer section, the top three contestants were asked the same question by Harvey: "What is the most important lesson you've learned in your life and how will you apply it to your time as Miss Universe?" She answered:

I work a lot in the slums of Tondo, Manila, and the life there is very... it's poor and it's very sad. And I've always taught myself to look for the beauty in it; to look in the beauty in the faces of the children, and to be grateful. And I would bring this aspect as a Miss Universe to see situations with a silver lining, and to assess where I could give something, where I could provide something as a spokesperson. And this I think if I could also teach people to be grateful, we could have an amazing world where negativity could not grow and foster, and children will have a smile on their faces.

In her capacity as Miss Universe, Gray visited Brazil, Indonesia, Thailand, South Africa, various cities and states across the United States, and the Philippines.{{Cite news |title=HIGHLIGHTS: Catriona Gray's reign as Miss Universe 2018 |url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/pageants/246726-highlights-catriona-gray-reign/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220121155240/https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/pageants/246726-highlights-catriona-gray-reign/ |archive-date=January 21, 2022 |access-date=11 December 2019 |work=Rappler}} She also visited Canada and United Arab Emirates to meet with her pageant sponsors and Filipino supporters.{{Cite news |title=Miss Universe Catriona Gray raises funds for abused Filipino kids |url=https://entertainment.mb.com.ph/2019/03/27/miss-universe-catriona-gray-raises-funds-for-abused-filipino-kids |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191006161115/https://entertainment.mb.com.ph/2019/03/27/miss-universe-catriona-gray-raises-funds-for-abused-filipino-kids/ |archive-date=6 October 2019 |access-date=6 October 2019 |work=Manila Bulletin |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |date=20 September 2019 |title=Miss Universe in Dubai: Catriona Gray meets her UAE fans |url=https://www.thenational.ae/lifestyle/miss-universe-in-dubai-catriona-gray-meets-her-uae-fans-1.912553 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191006161056/https://www.thenational.ae/lifestyle/miss-universe-in-dubai-catriona-gray-meets-her-uae-fans-1.912553 |archive-date=October 6, 2019 |access-date=6 October 2019 |website=The National |language=en}}File:Catriona_Elisa_Gray_NAIA_welcome.jpg

On December 20, 2018, Gray made a courtesy call with President Rodrigo Duterte at the Villamor Airbase in Pasay.{{cite web|url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/72318/miss-universe-2018-catriona-gray-pays-courtesy-call-to-president-rodrigo-duterte|title=Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray pays courtesy call to President Rodrigo Duterte|date=21 December 2018|access-date=21 January 2019|via=www.pep.ph|archive-date=July 11, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240711175019/https://www.pep.ph/news/local/72318/miss-universe-2018-catriona-gray-pays-courtesy-call-to-president-rodrigo-duterte?s=9g1b6gc39bkt9ik4nppuf57vsl|url-status=live}}

On January 22, 2019, Gray traveled to Indonesia to shoot a commercial for C 1000, a vitamin brand in Indonesia.{{cite web|url=https://r3.rappler.com/entertainment/pageants/221655-catriona-gray-indonesia-vitamin-c-commercial-shoot-january-2019/|title=LOOK: Catriona Gray flies to Indonesia for commercial shoot|date=22 January 2019|access-date=22 January 2019|via=www.rappler.ph|archive-date=July 11, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240711174035/https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/pageants/221655-catriona-gray-indonesia-vitamin-c-commercial-shoot-january-2019/|url-status=live}}

On February 16, 2019, Gray arrived in the Philippines for a week-long homecoming celebration with visits to the cities of Manila, Makati, Pasay and Quezon City.{{cite web|url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/pageants/223611-catriona-gray-early-arrival-homecoming/|title=Catriona Gray arrives in Manila ahead of homecoming|date=16 February 2019|access-date=21 February 2019|via=www.rappler.ph|archive-date=July 11, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240711175037/https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/pageants/223611-catriona-gray-early-arrival-homecoming/|url-status=live}} However, on February 23, 2019, the feather of the Mikimoto Crown replica fell off during her homecoming parade at the Araneta Center.{{cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rtPDSsWX2aw|title=The Story Behind The Broken Crown|publisher=Miss Universe|date=19 Mar 2019|via=YouTube|access-date=December 7, 2021|archive-date=July 11, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240711175052/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rtPDSsWX2aw|url-status=live}} She also made courtesy calls to the Congress of the Philippines, Senate of the Philippines and Malacañang Palace.{{cite web|url=https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1794358/Manila/Entertainment/LOOK-Catriona-Grays-courtesy-call-on-senators|title=LOOK: Catriona Gray's courtesy call on senators|date=26 February 2019|access-date=21 March 2019|via=www.sunstar.com.ph|archive-date=December 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211207060802/https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1794358/Manila/Entertainment/LOOK-Catriona-Grays-courtesy-call-on-senators|url-status=live}}

On October 17, 2019, Gray attended the 2019 Latin Music Awards{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/latin/8531990/latin-american-music-awards-2019-presenters-announcement|title=Chiquis, Jhay Cortez, De La Ghetto & More to Present at 2019 Latin AMAs|magazine=Billboard|access-date=6 October 2019|archive-date=October 6, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191006162338/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/latin/8531990/latin-american-music-awards-2019-presenters-announcement|url-status=live}} at the Dolby Theatre, Hollywood and Highlands in Los Angeles, California,{{Cite web |date=4 October 2019 |title=Catriona Gray reikt award uit op Latin Music Awards |url=https://www.missitems.be/catriona-gray-reikt-award-uit-op-latin-music-awards/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191006162341/https://www.missitems.be/catriona-gray-reikt-award-uit-op-latin-music-awards/ |archive-date=6 October 2019 |access-date=6 October 2019 |website=Missitems |language=nl-BE}} where she presented the "Canción Favorita – Tropical" award for the song "Adicto" to Marc Anthony and Prince Royce.{{Cite web|url=https://www.show.news/music/La-lista-completa-de-ganadores-de-los-Latin-AMAs-20191018-0022.html|title=La lista completa de ganadores de los Latin AMAs|website=Show News|access-date=October 20, 2019|archive-date=October 20, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191020034853/https://www.show.news/music/La-lista-completa-de-ganadores-de-los-Latin-AMAs-20191018-0022.html|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://us.as.com/us/2019/10/18/tikitakas/1571350201_898613.html|title=Lo mejor de los Latin American Music Awards 2019|date=18 October 2019|website=AS USA|access-date=October 20, 2019|archive-date=October 19, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191019051746/https://us.as.com/us/2019/10/18/tikitakas/1571350201_898613.html|url-status=live}}

On December 5, 2019, Gray attended the release of the new Mouawad Crown for the Miss Universe pageant, titled Power of Unity, upon the retirement of the Mikimoto Crown.{{cite news |title=LOOK: New Miss Universe 2019 crown unveiled |url=https://www.rappler.com/life-and-style/specials/miss-universe/246556-photo-new-miss-universe-crown-2019 |website=Rappler |access-date=9 December 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191209040213/https://www.rappler.com/life-and-style/specials/miss-universe/246556-photo-new-miss-universe-crown-2019 |archive-date=9 December 2019 |url-status=live }} She crowned Zozibini Tunzi of South Africa as her successor at the 68th Miss Universe pageant.{{Cite web|date=2019-12-08|title=Miss South Africa Zozibini Tunzi Crowned Miss Universe 2019|url=https://people.com/human-interest/miss-south-africa-zozibini-tunzi-crowned-miss-universe-2019/|access-date=|website=People|language=en|archive-date=April 15, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230415051500/https://people.com/human-interest/miss-south-africa-zozibini-tunzi-crowned-miss-universe-2019/|url-status=live}}

=== Post-Miss Universe ===

Following her reign, Gray served as a judge on several national qualifying pageants for Miss Universe, having judged for the pageants in Colombia in 2020 and Vietnam in 2022.{{Cite news |title=Miss Universe Colombia org apologizes to Catriona over 'Australian by birth' intro |url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/pageants/miss-universe-colombia-organization-apology-catriona-gray-australian-by-birth-introduction/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221210082626/https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/pageants/miss-universe-colombia-organization-apology-catriona-gray-australian-by-birth-introduction/ |archive-date=December 10, 2022 |access-date=19 November 2020 |work=Rappler}}{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2020-02-23 |title=LOOK: Big crowd greets Catriona Gray in Milan |url=https://push.abs-cbn.com/2020/2/23/fresh-scoops/look-big-crowd-greets-catriona-gray-in-milan-16436 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230126091627/https://push.abs-cbn.com/2020/2/23/fresh-scoops/look-big-crowd-greets-catriona-gray-in-milan-16436 |archive-date=January 26, 2023 |access-date=2020-02-23 |website=push.abs-cbn.com |language=en}}{{Cite news |title=LOOK: Catriona Gray arrives in Vietnam |url=https://push.abs-cbn.com/2022/6/24/fresh-scoops/look-catriona-gray-arrives-in-vietnam-200871 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221210082621/https://push.abs-cbn.com/2022/6/24/fresh-scoops/look-catriona-gray-arrives-in-vietnam-200871 |archive-date=December 10, 2022 |access-date=24 June 2022 |work=ABS-CBN.com}} The latter pageant would receive backlash for introducing her as "Australian by birth" and misspelling her surname throughout the pageant.{{Cite web |date=2020-11-18 |title='Filipina': Catriona Gray posts on Instagram after Miss Universe Colombia intro |url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/pageants/catriona-gray-response-miss-universe-colombia-introduction/ |access-date=2024-09-01 |website=RAPPLER |language=en-US |archive-date=February 2, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230202234203/https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/pageants/catriona-gray-response-miss-universe-colombia-introduction/ |url-status=live }} The national organization would issue an apology for their errors.

In 2020, Gray was introduced as one of the presenters of the TV5 variety show Sunday Noontime Live!.{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=2020-10-18|title=LOOK: 'Sunday Noontime Live' debuts on TV5|url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/series/sunday-noontime-live-debuts-tv5/|access-date=2020-10-18|website=rappler.com|language=en|archive-date=July 11, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240711175024/https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/series/sunday-noontime-live-debuts-tv5/|url-status=live}} Gray served as a backstage correspondent of the Miss Universe 2022 finals, alongside Zuri Hall. She reprised her role in 2023.{{Cite web|last=Lim|first=Ron|date=2023-01-06|title=Catriona Gray is this year's Miss Universe backstage host|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/96728/catriona-gray-is-this-years-miss-universe-backstage-host/story|access-date=2023-01-06|website=GMA Network|language=en|archive-date=January 8, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230108171014/https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/96728/catriona-gray-is-this-years-miss-universe-backstage-host/story|url-status=live}} Gray served as a local ambassador for the 2023 FIBA World Cup and participated in the final draw for the tournament.{{cite news |last=Agcaoili |first=Lance |date=25 August 2022 |title=Catriona Gray, Gilas legends named ambassadors for Fiba World Cup |url=https://sports.inquirer.net/474808/catriona-gray-gilas-legends-named-ambassadors-for-fiba-world-cup |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231130003008/https://sports.inquirer.net/474808/catriona-gray-gilas-legends-named-ambassadors-for-fiba-world-cup |archive-date=November 30, 2023 |access-date=8 May 2023 |newspaper=Inquirer}}{{cite web|title=Nowitzki, Chot and FIBA Secretary General Zagklis over the moon after spectacular Draw|url=https://www.fiba.basketball/basketballworldcup/2023/news/nowitzki-chot-and-fiba-secretary-general-zagklis-over-the-moon-after-spectacular-world-cup-draw|publisher=FIBA|access-date=8 May 2023|date=30 April 2023|archive-date=May 8, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230508085920/https://www.fiba.basketball/basketballworldcup/2023/news/nowitzki-chot-and-fiba-secretary-general-zagklis-over-the-moon-after-spectacular-world-cup-draw|url-status=live}}

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Gray has advocated for women's rights,{{Cite news |last=MaGarcia |first=Ma. Angelica |date=2020-10-23 |title=Catriona Gray to continue fighting for women's rights despite warning —lawyer |url=https://www.msn.com/en-ph/news/national/catriona-gray-to-continue-fighting-for-womens-rights-despite-warning-%25E2%2580%2594lawyer/ar-BB1ajw88 |access-date=2021-01-26 |archive-date=January 30, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210130105734/https://www.msn.com/en-ph/news/national/catriona-gray-to-continue-fighting-for-womens-rights-despite-warning-%E2%80%94lawyer/ar-BB1ajw88 |url-status=live }} indigenous culture conservation, and the "One Town, One Product" (OTOP) project of the Philippines' Department of Trade and Industry.{{Cite web|last=Green|first=Jhen|date=2020-10-07|title=Catriona Gray Promoting 'OTOP' Advocacy Amid COVID-19 Pandemic|url=https://philnews.ph/2020/10/07/catriona-gray-promoting-otop-advocacy-amid-covid-19-pandemic/|access-date=2021-01-26|website=Philippine News|language=en-US|archive-date=January 30, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210130105152/https://philnews.ph/2020/10/07/catriona-gray-promoting-otop-advocacy-amid-covid-19-pandemic/|url-status=live}} She has continued to pursue her women's rights advocacies despite some incidents when military officials attempted to pressure her into limiting her interactions with certain women's rights groups. Gray has been working with the organization Young Focus Philippines since May 2016.{{cite web |date=3 April 2019 |title=Miss Universe 2018 |url=https://www.youngfocus.org/miss-universe-2018/ |website=www.youngfocus.org |access-date=November 29, 2021 |archive-date=November 29, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211129221932/https://www.youngfocus.org/miss-universe-2018/ |url-status=live }} She is also a Love Yourself Philippines and Smile Train ambassador.{{cite web |date=28 February 2019 |title=IN PHOTOS: Catriona Gray visits Young Focus, Love Yourself, Smile Train |url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/pageants/photos-catriona-gray-pays-visit-charities-manila |website=www.rappler.com |access-date=November 29, 2021 |archive-date=August 13, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200813173651/https://rappler.com/entertainment/pageants/photos-catriona-gray-pays-visit-charities-manila |url-status=live }} During the COVID-19 pandemic, Gray served as an ambassador of the Philippine Red Cross.{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2020-09-06 |title=Catriona Gray named Philippine Red Cross ambassador |url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/celebrities/catriona-gray-joins-philippine-red-cross-as-new-ambassador/ |access-date=2020-09-06 |website=rappler.com |language=en |archive-date=December 4, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211204062058/https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/celebrities/catriona-gray-joins-philippine-red-cross-as-new-ambassador/ |url-status=live }}

{{see also|National Commission for Culture and the Arts}}

In February 2020, the Philippines' National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) designated Catriona Gray as the agency's Ambassador for the Arts.{{Cite news |last=Bracamonte |first=Earl D. C. |date=2021-02-26 |title='I'm first and foremost a Filipina': Catríona Gray is new arts, culture ambassador |url=https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/arts-and-culture/2021/02/26/2080530/im-first-and-foremost-filipina-catriona-gray-new-arts-culture-ambassador |access-date=2021-09-26 |archive-date=September 26, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210926014543/https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/arts-and-culture/2021/02/26/2080530/im-first-and-foremost-filipina-catriona-gray-new-arts-culture-ambassador |url-status=live }} Gray was named ambassador yet again in 2021,{{Cite news |date=January 28, 2020 |title=Catriona Gray named ambassador for arts by NCCA |work=CNN Philippines |url=https://cnnphilippines.com/entertainment/2020/1/28/Catriona-Gray-arts-ambassador-NCCA.html |access-date=2021-09-26 |archive-date=3 February 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210203172245/https://cnnphilippines.com/entertainment/2020/1/28/Catriona-Gray-arts-ambassador-NCCA.html |url-status=dead }} and was announced as host for "Kultura 101", an NCCA Web Series where Gray said she would "share [her] passion for aspects of Filipino culture whether it be our textiles, our dances, our food."{{Cite news |last=Villano |first=Alexa |date=2021-02-03 |title=Catriona Gray to host 'Kultura 101' |language=en |url=https://www.rappler.com/life-and-style/arts-culture/catriona-gray-host-kultura-101-show |access-date=2021-09-26 |archive-date=July 11, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240711175027/https://www.rappler.com/life-and-style/arts-culture/catriona-gray-host-kultura-101-show/ |url-status=live }}

Gray was also named an Ambassador for Indigenous Handicrafts by the Philippines' Department of Trade and Industry in July 2020.{{Cite magazine |last=Baccay |first=Mark |date=2020-07-24 |title=Catriona Gray Is the New Ambassador for Indigenous Handicrafts |url=https://www.mypope.com.ph/cationa-gray-on-indigenous-handicrafts/ |magazine=MyPope Philippines |language=en-US |access-date=September 26, 2021 |archive-date=September 26, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210926023225/https://www.mypope.com.ph/cationa-gray-on-indigenous-handicrafts/ |url-status=live }}

{{See also|Red-tagging in the Philippines}}

Gray responded strongly when she was drawn into the Philippines' Red-tagging issue, due to an incident in October 2020 when AFP Southern Luzon Command commander Antonio Parlade Jr.{{Cite web|title=Parlade warns Liza Soberano on supporting Gabriela: 'You will suffer the same fate' of those killed|url=https://www.rappler.com/nation/parlade-warns-liza-soberano-supporting-gabriela-youth|access-date=2020-10-23|website=Rappler|date=22 October 2020|language=en|archive-date=October 27, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201027013928/https://www.rappler.com/nation/parlade-warns-liza-soberano-supporting-gabriela-youth|url-status=live}} said that Gray and actress Liza Soberano should not support Gabriela and other rights groups, as fellow celebrity Angel Locsin has done, or they would be drawn into the activities of the Marxist-Leninist-Maoist New People's Army, and risk being killed in a clash with the army just like activists who had allegedly joined that group.

In response, Gray's lawyer Joji Alonso issued a statement saying Parlade's statements were "uncalled for" and affirmed that Gray would continue to advocate for social causes concerning women and will remain "steadfast in her stance that no one should be silenced in sharing their personal stories".{{Cite web|last=Juan|first=Ratziel San|title=Catriona Gray 'will not waver' after name dragged by AFP official|url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2020/10/23/2051769/catriona-gray-will-not-waver-after-name-dragged-afp-official|access-date=2020-10-24|website=philstar.com|archive-date=October 27, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201027012653/https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2020/10/23/2051769/catriona-gray-will-not-waver-after-name-dragged-afp-official|url-status=live}}

In September 2024, Gray won a cyber libel case against entertainment editor Janice Navida and writer Melba Llanera, both of whom work for the tabloid Bulgar. The case stemmed from her criminal complaint in July 21, 2020 centering on a falsified photographs of her on social media.{{cite news |last1= Llemit |first1= |title=Catriona Gray wins libel case after 4 years|url= https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2024/09/22/2387160/catriona-gray-wins-libel-case-after-4-years|accessdate=September 22, 2024 |work= The Philippine Star|date=September 22, 2024}}

Gray was diagnosed with scoliosis at the age of twelve but was not able to secure a back brace treatment for her condition. She revealed her experiences with scoliosis with a video commemorating National Scoliosis Month in 2024.{{Cite web |last=Magbutay |first=Jessa M. |date=2024-07-01 |title=Catriona Gray on scoliosis: Early detection is important |url=https://www.sunstar.com.ph/manila/catriona-gray-on-scoliosis-early-detection-is-important |access-date=2024-07-11 |website=SunStar Publishing Inc. |language=en |archive-date=July 11, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240711181548/https://www.sunstar.com.ph/manila/catriona-gray-on-scoliosis-early-detection-is-important |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |last=Cruz |first=Hazel Jane |title=Catriona Gray opens up about scoliosis; shares tips for detecting early signs of the condition |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/lifestyle/health-fitness/113828/catriona-gray-opens-up-about-scoliosis-shares-tips-for-detecting-early-signs-of-the-condition/story |access-date=2024-07-11 |website=www.gmanetwork.com |language=en |archive-date=September 1, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240901143905/https://www.gmanetwork.com/lifestyle/health-fitness/113828/catriona-gray-opens-up-about-scoliosis-shares-tips-for-detecting-early-signs-of-the-condition/story |url-status=live }} Gray is a Christian and was rebaptized in 2024.{{Cite web |last=Severo |first=Jan Milo |date=2024-06-24 |title=Catriona Gray renews Christian faith {{!}} Philstar.com |url=https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/arts-and-culture/2024/06/24/2365243/catriona-gray-renews-christian-faith |access-date=2024-07-11 |website=www.philstar.com |archive-date=September 1, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240901143910/https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/arts-and-culture/2024/06/24/2365243/catriona-gray-renews-christian-faith |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |last=Yap |first=Jade Veronique |date=2024-06-24 |title=Catriona Gray publicly declares Christian faith as she gets baptized anew |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/content/911008/catriona-gray-publicly-declares-istian-faith-as-she-gets-baptized-anew/story/ |access-date=2024-07-11 |website=GMA News Online |language=en |archive-date=July 11, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240711181548/https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/content/911008/catriona-gray-publicly-declares-istian-faith-as-she-gets-baptized-anew/story/ |url-status=live }}

Gray was in a relationship with Filipino-German actor and model Clint Bondad from 2012 to until they separated in 2019.{{Cite news|title=Catriona Gray confirms breakup with Clint Bondad|url=https://r3.rappler.com/entertainment/224151-catriona-gray-clint-bondad-break-up/|work=Rappler|language=en|access-date=23 February 2019|archive-date=July 11, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240711175031/https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/224151-catriona-gray-clint-bondad-break-up/|url-status=live}} On May 23, 2020, Gray revealed her relationship with Filipino-American actor, Sam Milby.{{Cite news|title='Worth every second of the wait': Sam Milby reveals relationship with Catriona Gray|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/05/23/20/worth-every-second-of-the-wait-sam-milby-reveals-relationship-with-catriona-gray|work=ABS-CBN News|language=en|access-date=23 May 2020|archive-date=May 24, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200524000744/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/05/23/20/worth-every-second-of-the-wait-sam-milby-reveals-relationship-with-catriona-gray|url-status=live}} Gray announced her engagement with Milby on February 16, 2023.{{Cite news|title='Future Mrs. Milby': Catriona Gray, Sam Milby are engaged|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/life/02/16/23/catriona-gray-sam-milby-are-engaged|work=ABS-CBN News|language=en|access-date=16 February 2023|archive-date=February 16, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230216095032/https://news.abs-cbn.com/life/02/16/23/catriona-gray-sam-milby-are-engaged|url-status=live}} Milby confirmed their break-up and cancelled engagement in February 2025.{{cite web |title=Sam Milby and Catriona Gray’s relationship: A timeline |url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/celebrities/sam-milby-catriona-gray-relationship-timeline/ |website=Rappler |access-date=26 March 2025 |date=20 February 2025}}

In August 2024, Gray lost her passports and family's belongings in a robbery incident during her vacation in London.{{cite news |last1=Purnell |first1=Kristofer |title=Catriona Gray loses passport, belongings in London car robbery |url=https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/2024/08/31/2381891/catriona-gray-loses-passport-belongings-london-car-robbery |accessdate=August 31, 2024 |work=The Philippine Star |date=August 31, 2024 |archive-date=August 31, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240831093321/https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/2024/08/31/2381891/catriona-gray-loses-passport-belongings-london-car-robbery |url-status=live }}

In March 2022, a wax figure of herself was unveiled in Madame Tussauds Singapore, making her the third Filipino to have such replica made by Madame Tussauds, after Pia Wurtzbach and Manny Pacquiao.{{cite news |date=March 30, 2022 |title=Catriona Gray's wax figure unveiled at Madame Tussauds Singapore |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/life/03/30/22/catriona-grays-wax-figure-unveiled-in-singapore |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220924232136/https://news.abs-cbn.com/life/03/30/22/catriona-grays-wax-figure-unveiled-in-singapore |archive-date=September 24, 2022 |access-date=April 28, 2022 |work=ABS-CBN News}}

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