Catriona Gray

Catriona Gray, a Filipina-Australian model, singer, host, and advocate, rose to global prominence when she was crowned the 67th Miss Universe in 2018, becoming the fourth Filipina to claim the prestigious title. Her multifaceted career spans beyond pageantry, encompassing roles as a television host, speaker, and endorser.

A passionate champion of cultural preservation, Gray has been appointed by the Philippines’ National Commission for Culture and the Arts as its Ambassador for the Arts for four consecutive years. In this role, she actively promotes the nation’s traditional handicrafts, indigenous dances, and local cuisine, helping to bring Filipino heritage to a wider audience. Beyond cultural advocacy, she is a dedicated ambassador for various charitable causes, using her platform to support education, children’s welfare, and disaster relief efforts. Her iconic "lava walk" and advocacy-driven reign have cemented her as one of the most influential beauty queens of her generation, inspiring many with her grace, intelligence, and commitment to social impact.