Philippines, being one of the most competitive countries in the pageant world, has prevented another back to back win from happening as Catriona Gray has been crowned Miss Universe 2018. A back-to-back win is where a country wins the crown consecutively for two years. Miss Universe 2018 witnessed the crowning of Filipina beauty where Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters crowned her successor.
Miss Universe 2017 Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters hails from South Africa and this year’s representative Tamaryn Green could have created history if she had won the title. But, Catriona Gray of Philippines won the Miss Universe crown and broke the back to back win for South Africa. Tamaryn Green was adjudged as the first runner-up at the conclusion of the finale.
This is not the first time that the Philippines have broken a back-to-back win for another country. In 2015, Colombia was about to make history but Pia Wurtzbach of Philippines won the title of Miss Universe 2015 while Ariadna Gutiérrez of Colombia was adjudged as the first runner-up. Pia was crowned by Miss Universe 2014 Paulina Vega of Colombia.
Both Catriona Gray and Pia Wurtzbach are one of the most influential and famous celebrities of the Philippines. Pia is not only a former Miss Universe titleholder; she is also an accomplished model and actress at a global level. The gorgeous Filipina is immensely loved by her country and has brought fame and pride to the Philippines. Catriona Gray is also one of the most loved beauty queens in her country who is only moving higher with her sincerity and dedication.