INAMIN ni Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray na hindi niya sigurado kung siya ang mananalo sa ginanap na grand coronation ngayong araw sa Thailand.
“It doesn’t feel like it, (it) has sunk in pa, e, parang parang dream state pa ako, e,” sagot ng dalaga sa panayam ni ABS-CBN reporter Dyan Castillejo.
“Because the girls that I was with—South Africa, Venezuela—they have such high caliber too. So it was still a guessing game for me. I didn’t know.”
Hirit pa niya, “Top 3, when we were announced and then waiting for the announcement, I was just praying. I was just looking out to the people, because that’s what I remind myself—that’s what I’m here. As long as I’ve made them proud then, I’ve done my duty.”
Ibinahagi rin ng ikaapat na Miss Universe ng Pilipinas ang tila premonisyon ng kanyang inang si Mita Magnayon-Gray sa pagkapanalo niya sa 67th edition ng Miss Universe.
Kuwento raw ng kanyang nanay, “’I dreamed you would do this.’ If anyone knew, back when I was 13 years old, my mom used to watch Miss Universe all the time. And then she said, ‘I had a dream that you won Miss Universe in a red dress.’”
Marami rin ang naniniwala na swerte kay Catriona ang kanyang red evening gown na nagpa-stand out sa kanya lalo na nang piliin na ang Top 5 dahil napagitnaan siya ng apat na kandidata na lahat ay naka-silver gown.
Pagpapatuloy pa ni Catriona, “Sa lahat ng supporters ko, maraming-maraming salamat po sa inyong lahat. I couldn’t have done it without your love, your support, and everything that you have given me in the form of comments and kind words.
“Grabe talaga! This is all for you. I can’t wait to go home and celebrate with you all. Mahal ko kayo, sobra!” aniya pa.