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Pageant fans went wild after a photo of Miss Universe Philippines 2019 Gazini Ganados and Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray surfaced online on Thursday, and they're screaming a back-to-back win for the country.

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Mabuhay Philippines! Finally, a selfie with the Queen @catriona_gray 👑 Thank you for bringing pride to our country! 🇵🇭❤️ Earrings @jacatel Lash @artisanpro Styled by @iamolisara Wearing @adorfeliciano #Philippines #MissUniverse #MissUniversePhilippines #GaziniGanados #Ganado5 #MissUniverse2019

A post shared by Gazini C. J. Ganados (@gazinii) on Dec 5, 2019 at 4:25am PST

Gazini and Catriona were all smiles in the photo posted by the reigning Miss Universe Philippines on her Instagram account.

Just a few hours after posting, the photo already went viral as pageant fans took notice of the semblance of the two - their universal beauty was just equally stunning.

Gazini, on the other hand, thanked Catriona “for bringing pride to our country.”

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Less than 24hours before the preliminary competition and national costume show and heart is already filled with love and gratitude! Thank you for all your love and support! 🇵🇭💗🦅 Lash @artisanpro Dress: @philipptampus Shoes: @casadeiofficial Styling: @iamolisara #Philippines #MissUniverse #MissUniversePhilippines #GaziniGanados #Ganado5 #MissUniverse2019

A post shared by Gazini C. J. Ganados (@gazinii) on Dec 5, 2019 at 8:59pm PST

The Miss Universe preliminary competition and national costume competition will take place later tonight, December 6.

The coronation night will be held in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday, December 8.

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