READ: Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray shares lessons she learned from her parents

Catriona Gray shared life lessons she learned from her parents that helped bring her to where and who she is today.

Catriona took to Instagram her tribute to her parents Normita Magnayon-Gray and Ian Gray.

She wrote, “The two reasons that I am who I am today. My mum and dad have believed in me and my potential since I was a little girl.”

The newly-crowned Miss Universe gave credit to the life lessons they instilled in her.

“My daddy taught me to be tough, gutsy and give power to my words. My mum taught me to always trust my intuition and hold a firery soul in a soft heart,” she recalled.

“Thank you for continuously guiding me. I love you both beyond words,” Catriona also said.

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