The Phoenix

Catriona Elisa Magnayon Gray was born on January 6, 1994 in Cairns, Queensland, Australia. Twenty four years later, just days before her 25th birthday, she was crowned as the new Miss Universe. And just one day before the start of fulfilling her duties as the new Miss Universe, she celebrated her birthday by watching the Broadway musical Dear Evan Hansen  (when a friend gifted her with a front row ticket), food trip and going to Hillsong. Her friends in both the Philippines and the United States also celebrated her special day with her in their own special way. ©️ Catriona's Instagram: @catriona_gray ©️ Jolo Luarca's Instagram Story: @jololuarca ©️ Esther Swan's Instagram: @swanbirdnyc ©️ Esther Swan's Instagram Story: @swanbirdnyc Just before the day ends, the Miss Universe Organization announced in social media that Catriona will start her NYC Media Tour on the following day, January 7. Catriona also mentioned this in her own Instagram: ...

I haven’t had an inspiration to write. Besides the fact that my laptop was broken like 2 years ago. But now I’ve finally found one reason to, after a loooooonnnngggg while (5 years?! lol). I’ll give you a hint. A very obvious one. This woman. Her name is Catriona. And she is the newly crowned Miss Universe 2018. Join me in following her journey. Catriona Gray leaving for New York January 2, 2019 - PAL Mabuhay Lounge International ©️ Catriona's Instagram: @catriona_gray      You may also follow Catriona's blog at:  http://cat-elle.com COPYRIGHT DISCLAIMER: Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research.  Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.  Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.