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Catriona Gray from the Philippines was crowned Miss Universe on Monday, the fourth time the Southeast Asian country has won the international beauty pageant.

Gray, a 24-year-old Filipino-Australian model, won the title in the Thai capital Bangkok where the pageant included for the first time a transgender contestant.

“My heart is filled with so much gratitude. There were moments of doubt where I felt overwhelmed and I felt the pressure,” said Gray, who wore a red and orange dress that was inspired by Mount Mayon, a volcano that erupted this year.

Gray was asked during the contest about her views on legalizing marijuana and replied that she supported it for medical uses.

After she was crowned, Gray told reporters the question was “definitely relevant” and “an active topic”, in an apparent reference to the war on drugs in the Philippines that has killed thousands of Filipinos and caused international alarm.

Gray said during the pageant that working in a Manila slum had taught her to find beauty in difficult situations.

“If I could teach people to be grateful, we could have an amazing world where negativity could not grow and foster, and children would have a smile on their face,” she said.

Miss South Africa, Tamaryn Green, 24 was the first runner-up, followed by Miss Venezuela, Sthefany Gutiérrez, 19.

Miss Spain, Angela Ponce, 27, made history as the first transgender contestant in the 66-year-old pageant.

Gray is the fourth Filipina to win Miss Universe and the second in three years. The pageant was shown live on the country’s biggest television network and dominated social media. (Reuters)


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  • Jude Monday, 17 December 2018 12:30 PM

    CAN'T believe this !!! Now even Guys have a chance to win the Pageant!!?? Oh! Man, I like WHERE these things heading to!!!

    Jude Monday, 17 December 2018 12:33 PM

    Even with a Dick now you can win the Pageant!!! So guys, you've options!!!

    Jude Monday, 17 December 2018 12:41 PM

    Hey Guys DON'T be discouraged !!! And it's Notta Deal Breaker, Now with a Dick you still can enter the Pageant!! Love being a guy!!! Seriously, who knew it will come to this!!???


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