Miss Philippines Just Won the Miss Universe 2018 Title
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Miss Universe is a competition that celebrates womanhood, culture, and philanthropy. This year, the annual event took over news platform after Miss USA unintentionally mocked Miss Cambodia and Vietnam for not speaking English during a live social media Q and A session. Yet, today is all about the stunning lady crowned as Miss Universe 2018 during the coronation held at the Impact Arena in Bangkok, Thailand.
Top 3 Final Word: Miss Universe Philippines#MissUniverse LIVE on @FOXtv. pic.twitter.com/W6Vwfy10k0
— Miss Universe (@MissUniverse) December 17, 2018
Catriona Gray, a 24-year-old beauty queen from Albay, was all smiles after besting Miss South Africa and Miss Venezuela in the Top 3. The ceremony was hosted by Steve Harvey and body-empowering model Ashley Graham, and Ne-Yo performing.
Another Miss Universe event that has taken over headlines this week is one revolving around Miss Spain. Angela Ponce is the first transgender contestant in the competition’s history.
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“I’m competing because it’s what I’ve wanted to do since I was a little girl,” Ponce told Time. “I’m showing that trans women can be whatever they want to be: a teacher, a mother, a doctor, a politician, and even Miss Universe.”