Miss Universe 2018 is Miss Philippines Catriona Gray
The Philippines' Catriona Gray was named Miss Universe 2018 on Monday, besting contestants from 93 other countries and delighting her home nation, The Associated Press reported.
Gray edged out first runner-up Tamaryn Green of South Africa and third-place Sthefany Gutierrez of Venezuela. She succeeds Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters of South Africa.
"My heart is filled with so much gratitude," the source quoted Gray as sayin: "There were moments of doubt where I felt overwhelmed and I felt the pressure."
The theme of this year's pageant was "Empowered Women" and was judged by seven women including former pageant winners, businesswomen and a fashion designer.
The Philippines previously won Miss Universe titles in 2015, 1973 and 1969.