Namita Nayyar:
In your reign as Miss Universe, what has been your most memorable moment or experience that you fondly remember?
Catriona Gray:
My homecoming celebration in the Philippines. During my homecoming I had two parades. I’ve seen my social media following increase throughout my journey and I’ve seen the support through comments and that’s one thing. But to see—with my own eyes—thousands of people come out and celebrate with me was an amazing, once-in-a-lifetime experience that I’ll remember forever.
Namita Nayyar:
You are a world leading media personality, fashion model, style icon, beauty pageant titleholder and brand ambassador. How do you manage such a remarkable multi-dimensional lifestyle?
Catriona Gray:
I constantly remind myself of the WHY—why I’m here in the first place—and that is to be in a role of service to the community. Secondly, whenever I’m given an opportunity to work or speak, I always give my all and stay true to myself.
Namita Nayyar:
In Philippine beauty pageant history, you are the first Filipina to represent the country in both the Miss World and Miss Universe competitions. Did you always have you eyes set on this goal? What all went into the preparation for such big international pageants?
Catriona Gray:
My final foray into pageantry with the aim to represent my country in the Miss Universe competition was an endeavor that began with the sentiment of “no regrets.” I wanted to live my life without any “what-ifs” and so my journey began. My preparations were thorough. Comparing both pageants, my prep for Nationals and Miss Universe were much more thorough, time consuming and focused. It consisted of learning even more about my country’s history and culture, creating content for social media and sharing important messages on issues I care about, walking with confidence on the runway, speech and interview preparation, curating outfits and physical fitness for wellness.
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