PH's bet to Miss Universe makes it to Top 20
Published Dec 17, 2018 00:58 am
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Updated Dec 17, 2018 00:58 am
The Philippines' bet to the 2018 Miss Universe - Catriona Gray - made it to the top 20 of the pageant which is being held in Bangkok, Thailand Monday.
Finalists stand on stage during the final of 67th Miss Universe competition in Bangkok, Thailand, Monday, Dec. 17, 2018.(AP Photo/Gemunu Amarasinghe)
"You are a singer and musician. If you are going to write a song about your experience here in Miss Universe, what would you call it?" Host Steve Harvey asked Gray.
“Well you know what, Steve, as Miss Philippines I’ve always felt the love and the support of the Filipino people. And I think I brought half of my country here tonight and so I would name the song “Raise Your Flag” because I stand here not as one, but as a hundred and more millions of Filipinos,” Gray answered.
Other semi-finalists from Africa and the Asia Pacific are South Africa, Vietnam, Nepal, and Thailand. The five from Europe who made it to the Top 20 are Poland, Belgium, Great britain, Hungary, and Ireland. From the Americas,the five who were chosen were Curacao, Costa Rica, Canada, Puerto Rico, and Jamaica. The wildcard choices were candidates from the USA, Venezuela, Indonesia, Brazil, and Australia.
Composing this year's all-women panel of judges are former Miss Universe Pornthip Bui Simon, Michelle McLean, Iman Oubou, Janaye Ingram, Richelle Singson-Michael, Monique Lhuillier, and Lili Valletta.
Finalists stand on stage during the final of 67th Miss Universe competition in Bangkok, Thailand, Monday, Dec. 17, 2018.(AP Photo/Gemunu Amarasinghe)
"You are a singer and musician. If you are going to write a song about your experience here in Miss Universe, what would you call it?" Host Steve Harvey asked Gray.
“Well you know what, Steve, as Miss Philippines I’ve always felt the love and the support of the Filipino people. And I think I brought half of my country here tonight and so I would name the song “Raise Your Flag” because I stand here not as one, but as a hundred and more millions of Filipinos,” Gray answered.
Other semi-finalists from Africa and the Asia Pacific are South Africa, Vietnam, Nepal, and Thailand. The five from Europe who made it to the Top 20 are Poland, Belgium, Great britain, Hungary, and Ireland. From the Americas,the five who were chosen were Curacao, Costa Rica, Canada, Puerto Rico, and Jamaica. The wildcard choices were candidates from the USA, Venezuela, Indonesia, Brazil, and Australia.
Composing this year's all-women panel of judges are former Miss Universe Pornthip Bui Simon, Michelle McLean, Iman Oubou, Janaye Ingram, Richelle Singson-Michael, Monique Lhuillier, and Lili Valletta.