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By Cara Emmeline Garcia
Published June 10, 2019 10:40 AM PHT
Updated June 10, 2019 10:56 AM PHT

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Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray: “I knew that I was doing this para sa Pilipinas.”

Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray felt emotional during her farewell walk at last night's Binibining Pilipinas 2019 Coronation Night.

Catriona Gray
Catriona Gray

On her farewell speech, she mentioned that it wasn't an easy feat to be where she is today.

“The first one was conquering myself,” she said.

“Like every single person, I had to overcome the fear that comes from within.

“The fear of falling short, the fearing of failure, the fear of not measuring up.

“The second was conquering others.

“There were so many times that people told me that I would fail.

“I was told that it was too soon for another Miss Universe from the Philippines.

“I was body shamed and I was outdone. But I conquered others.”

She concluded, “I may only be one person but now I have the opportunity to serve 104 million Filipinos. And I knew that I was doing this para sa Pilipinas.”

Thank you for raising our 🇵🇭 flag, you made us all proud by bringing home our 4th @missuniverse crown 👑 You are an inspiration to many, a truly empowered binibini and Filipina! We salute you Miss Universe 2018, Catriona Gray! #BbGrandCoronationNight2019

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Aside from her speech, Catriona also made heads turn as she wore the waling-waling inspired gown designed by couturier Mak Tumang.

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LOOK: Catriona Gray's gown for her final walk was inpsired by the Waling-Waling flower

Gazini Ganados of Talisay, Cebu is Miss Universe Philippines 2019