BAGAMA’T dalawang taon na ang nakaraan nang hiranging Miss Universe si Catriona Gray (2018) ay nasa ikalawang puwesto pa rin siya sa 2020 Women Most Admired People in the Philippines mula sa British market research firm na YouGov.
Nakuha ni Angel Locsin ang unang puwesto dahil sa kahanga-hanga niyang pagtulong sa mga nangangailangan sa panahon ng sakuna at trahedya lalo na ngayong panahon ng pandemya.
Nasa ikatlong puwesto naman si Sarah Geronimo, ikaapat si Liza Soberano at ikalima ang ating Bise Presidenteng si Leni Robredo.
Narito ang ilang bahagi ng mensaheng ipinost ng Sashes&ScriptsOfficial (Arts & Entertainment) sa kanilang official Facebook page.
“SHE’S STILL RAISING OUR FLAG!
“This is why we deemed her as one of the two most successful Miss Universe winners under IMG. Not even a year has passed since relinquishing her title, Catriona Gray has already surpassed other contemporaries in terms of her post-pageant career.
“According to the recent published poll of the 2020 Women Most Admired People in the Philippines by British market research firm YouGov, Catriona ranked 2nd over all.
“She’s the only beauty queen to even make the list of most admired people in the Philippines list.”
Samantala, nabanggit din ang mga naging achievements ni Catriona mula nang siya’y koronahang Miss Universe.
“Among all the IMG queens, only two stands out for the work they have done after their pageant careers have ended.
The first one is Iris Mittenaere of France and the other is none other than Catriona Gray of the Philippines.
“In today’s blogpost, let’s review what the 5’10″ stunner has been up to since she relinquished her title in December of 2019.
“NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR CULTURE AND THE ARTS AMBASSADOR — Early in the year, in January, Catriona was named as a Ambassador for the NCCAA. No other national winner has been given the honor to represent the NCCAA with such impact as Catriona have.
“YOUNG FOCUS | ADVOCATE FOR QUALITY EDUCATION — Be it helping raise funds for learning equipment for Young Focus or in doing speaking engagements for International Youth Day 2020, the former MU winner has kept true to her promise to always speak up for education.
“SHOWBIZ & MUSIC CAREER – As an artist, she has been a familiar face on the TV circuit with regular appearances in ASAP Official. Owing to her talent in singing and hosting, she has performed with some of the country’s best singers like Regine Velasquez and Martin Nievera.
“It has also been made public that a variety program in TV5 is in the works for her and actor-singer Piolo Pascual.
With her magnanimity, she was also tapped for a wax figure with the famous Madame Tussaud’s in Hong Kong.
“BOOK DEAL – Let’s not forget to mention that she has signed a book deal with ABS-CBN Publishing. She says that the book is “about conquering yourself, conquering others and conquering for a purpose to achieving your dreams”.
“DEPARTMENT OF TRADE & INDUSTRY OTOP AMBASSADOR – In late July 2020, Catriona was named ambassador for the One Town, One Product Philippines | Modernong Obra Disenyong Atin initiatives of the DTI. Through this initiative she is working to uplift, spread awareness, support and encourage local communities, artisans & craftsmen, and especially weavers with their livelihood and products.
“BINIBINING PILIPINAS MENTOR – When she was seen with BPCI Chairperson Stella Marquez Araneta, fans were quick to speculate an involvement in the Binibining Pilipinas pageant. Together with another brainy beauty queen, Nicole Cordoves, the two dynamic duo has started building up the BBP2020 candidates by providing training on how they can best tell their stories in an organic and effective way.
“LGBTQI+ & HIV-AWARENESS ADVOCATE – Even before she became Miss Universe, the Love Yourself Ph has been lucky with Catriona being involved in the HIV-AIDS Awareness front. After her reign the former Miss Universe has been a vocal supporter of HIV testing and ending the stigma with those living with the ailment. During the Gay Pride month, she continuously posted message of support to the LGBTQ community.
“SMILE TRAIN GLOBAL AMBASSADOR – It was mentioned during a live chat with the new Miss Universe Colombia National Director that there is a possibility of Catriona being invited to grace the finals and possibly do some charity work for Smile Train in Colombia.
“PRODUCT ENDORSER AND MAGAZINE COVERS – Even as the reigning MU, Catriona has amassed a number of product endorsements from San Miguel, Jollibee, BDO, etc… As the current Samsung Galaxy Series endorser, she still is actively promoting new product releases. In February of this year, Catriona was among the four ladies who were unveiled as Creamsilk endorser alongside celebrity A-lister Heart Evangelista, former MU Pia Wurtzbach and award-winning actress Nadine Ilustre.
“It hasn’t been a full year since she has relinquished her crown as Miss Universe but Catriona’s post-pageant career is one that any former would kill or die for. Imagine what else she would achieve in a year or two, or even perhaps in a span of four to five years. A public service position in the United Nations might not be a far-fetched idea in her future.