History of Catriona Gray in Timeline

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"Catriona Gray is a Filipina who achieved international recognition as a beauty queen and media figure. Notably, she was crowned Miss Universe in 2018, becoming the fourth Filipina to hold the title. Her journey in pageantry also includes winning Miss World Philippines and Miss Universe Philippines in 2016 and 2018, respectively. She also secured a top-five position in Miss World 2016, further solidifying her presence in the pageant world."

1969: Miss Universe 1969

Gloria Diaz was crowned Miss Universe in 1969, becoming the first Filipina to win the title.

1973: Miss Universe 1973

Margie Moran became the second Filipina to win the Miss Universe crown in 1973.

1999: Little Miss Philippines

At the age of five, Catriona Gray won the Little Miss Philippines pageant in Sydney in 1999.

2012: Relationship with Clint Bondad Begins

Catriona Gray began a relationship with Filipino-German actor and model Clint Bondad in 2012.

2015: Miss Universe 2015

Pia Wurtzbach became the third Filipina Miss Universe in 2015.

May 2016: Young Focus Philippines Advocacy

Catriona Gray began working with the organization Young Focus Philippines in May 2016.

September 5, 2016: Miss World Philippines 2016 Candidate Announcement

Catriona Gray was announced as one of the 40 candidates for Miss World Philippines 2016 on September 5, 2016.

2016: Miss World 2016

Catriona Gray competed in the Miss World 2016 pageant, where she won the Multimedia Award and was a finalist for other awards.

2016: Miss World Philippines 2016 Q&A

During the final round of Miss World Philippines 2016, Catriona Gray and other finalists were asked why they should be crowned the winner.

September 3, 2017: Miss World Philippines 2017

On September 3, 2017, Catriona Gray crowned Laura Lehmann as her successor at the Miss World Philippines pageant.

January 8, 2018: Binibining Pilipinas 2018 Application

Catriona Gray submitted her application for Binibining Pilipinas 2018 on January 8, 2018.

December 20, 2018: Courtesy Call with President Duterte

Catriona Gray met with Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on December 20, 2018, at the Villamor Airbase in Pasay.

2018: Miss Universe 2018 Representation

As Miss Universe Philippines 2018, Catriona Gray represented the Philippines at the Miss Universe pageant.

2018: Miss Universe Philippines 2018

Catriona Gray was crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2018, making her the first Filipina to represent the country in both the Miss World and Miss Universe competitions.

January 22, 2019: C 1000 Commercial Shoot

On January 22, 2019, Catriona Gray travelled to Indonesia to film a commercial for the vitamin brand C 1000.

February 16, 2019: Homecoming Celebration in the Philippines

Catriona Gray returned to the Philippines on February 16, 2019, for a week-long homecoming celebration.

February 23, 2019: Mikimoto Crown Incident

A feather from the Mikimoto Crown fell off during Catriona Gray's homecoming parade at the Araneta Center on February 23, 2019.

June 9, 2019: Binibining Pilipinas 2019

Catriona Gray crowned Gazini Ganados as her successor at the Binibining Pilipinas pageant on June 9, 2019.

October 17, 2019: 2019 Latin Music Awards

Catriona Gray presented the "Canción Favorita – Tropical" award at the 2019 Latin Music Awards in Los Angeles, California.

December 5, 2019: Miss Universe 2019

Catriona Gray crowned Zozibini Tunzi of South Africa as her successor at the 68th Miss Universe pageant on December 5, 2019.

2019: Relationship with Clint Bondad Ends

Catriona Gray and Clint Bondad ended their relationship in 2019.

February 2020: NCCA Ambassador for the Arts

Catriona Gray was named an Ambassador for the Arts by the Philippines' National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) in February 2020.

May 23, 2020: Relationship with Sam Milby Revealed

On May 23, 2020, Catriona Gray publicly revealed her relationship with Filipino-American actor Sam Milby.

July 2020: Ambassador for Indigenous Handicrafts

Catriona Gray was named an Ambassador for Indigenous Handicrafts by the Philippines' Department of Trade and Industry in July 2020.

July 21, 2020: Criminal Complaint Filed

On July 21, 2020, Catriona Gray filed a criminal complaint centered around falsified photographs of her circulating on social media.

October 2020: Red-tagging Issue

Catriona Gray became involved in the Philippines' Red-tagging issue in October 2020 when a military official suggested she could be drawn into the activities of the New People's Army due to her support of certain rights groups.

2020: Sunday Noontime Live! Presenter

Catriona Gray became a presenter on the TV5 variety show Sunday Noontime Live! in 2020.

2020: Miss Universe Judge in Colombia

Catriona Gray served as a judge for the Miss Universe national qualifying pageant in Colombia in 2020.

2021: "Kultura 101" Host

Catriona Gray was named an NCCA ambassador again in 2021 and announced as the host for "Kultura 101", an NCCA web series.

March 2022: Madame Tussauds Wax Figure Unveiling

March 2022 marked a historic moment for Catriona Gray as she became the first Filipino to have a wax figure unveiled at Madame Tussauds Singapore.

2022: Miss Universe Judge in Vietnam

Catriona Gray served as a judge for the Miss Universe national qualifying pageant in Vietnam in 2022.

2022: Miss Universe 2022 Backstage Correspondent

Catriona Gray worked as a backstage correspondent during the Miss Universe 2022 finals.

February 16, 2023: Engagement to Sam Milby

Catriona Gray and Sam Milby announced their engagement on February 16, 2023.

2023: Miss Universe 2023 Backstage Correspondent

Catriona Gray reprised her role as a backstage correspondent for the Miss Universe 2023 finals.

August 2024: Robbery in London

While on vacation in London in August 2024, Catriona Gray experienced a robbery, resulting in the loss of her passports and her family's belongings.

September 2024: Cyber Libel Case Won

In September 2024, Catriona Gray won a cyber libel case against entertainment editor Janice Navida and writer Melba Llanera from the tabloid Bulgar. This case originated from her 2020 complaint regarding falsified photos.

2024: Scoliosis Advocacy and Rebaptism

In 2024, Catriona Gray publicly shared her experiences with scoliosis, a condition she was diagnosed with at age twelve, in a video for National Scoliosis Month. She also underwent rebaptism as a Christian in 2024.

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