Luzon, I felt excitement. Visayas, encouragement. And this, it feels like I'm complete. "I am a Filipino".

The WORLD was not ready for you. Now, the UNIVERSE is calling your name 👸🏻

Mindanao is the most underrated and misunderstood island of the Philippines because of stupid media.

YOU ARE MISS UNIVERSE 2018! You embody the spirit of a true Filipino. Thank you for making us proud to be Filipino, Cat!

Catriona change the way on how to represent the Philippines in the international stage.....She's not just a beauty with brains but a Lady who have a big heart for her country and countrymen.

The universe needs this girl! ♥️🇵🇭

After seeing all three videos on Luzon, Visayas & Mindanao, I have realized that they show NOT ONLY how celebratory, courageous and creative Filipinos are BUT ALSO the fact that she has actually not left the Philippines behind in her journey. In every small step of hers, we are always part of it, making us all touched, thankful and teary-eyed. Win or lose, it is the country we belong to, that matters most and that can be changed the last or the least. As Margarita Moran (Miss Universe 1973) once said: "To be a Miss Universe is like having a birthstone, you can lose it, BUT to be a Filipino or Filipina is like having a birthmark, it is permanent and cannot be taken away from you." Once a Filipino, always a Filipino. Hail to our queen!!!

I was not excited nor interested with pageants before but stumbling upon Cartriona gave me a life changing epitome of a beauty queen and what we Filipinos should be thinking, speaking and doing about our country.

I am not a die hard fan of Bb Pilipinas or MU because I only see typical beauty queens (yes the big amount of effort is there and I appreciate that bec it is not easy to compete in MU) but Catriona is really different. I see her as someone who is not only competing for the crown but she is using this opportunity to showcase what the Philippines has to offer! No one, I guess, in the history of Bb Pilipinas was a candidate for MU tried to do this. She even decided to be an independent candidate because she wants to express herself freely, and look what it got her - the love of so many Filipinos. She also used this platform to make her organization which helps kids with no access to good education known to the bigger audience. Beauty and brain can surely be found in all MU contestants, that's why they won on their respective country's competition, right? But with this girl, her heart is so big and her authenticity is so amazing. To Catriona, I dont want to say that you'll surely get the crown because at the end of the day, this is a competition. And all the other girls are also strong contenders. But dear, no matter what happen, you will still be a winner to all of those who supports you. ❤ Viva Filipinas!! 🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

Pia’s hardwork and determination paid off in Miss Universe. Cat’s transcendence of what it is to be a woman defines what is a miss universe. Thanks for transcending what’s a filipina should do in a pageant season. You represented Philippines every step of the way amid the glamour and glitz, you shone the brightest. A miss universe has her own standard of beauty and uniqueness that is priceless. There’s no one like you!

Oh my heart. This comes from a girl who is questioned too many times of her right to represent the Philippines in an international stage, who is at the receiving end of endless criticisms, and of constant bashing. I am humbled that we, Filipinos, are represented by someone who dared to go above and beyond to learn the culture, tradition, the people, the land, the heritage she wants to showcase in her quest for the crown. But this isn't about the crown anymore. This is all about the entire Philippines being read and known by the entire humanity through the narratives of this woman's quirks and experiences while navigating through the islands of our motherland. With the crown or not, Philippines, you are and will be represented well. No blood affiliation, no mastery of a Filipino language or dialect can question this woman's right to represent us in the Miss Universe. Thank you, Cat!

Catriona and her team presented Philippines through an artist's eyes. A proof that beauty can be seen anywhere if you know how to look. The impact of this video goes beyond the pageant miss universe, you shed a new light to our country, Philippines. 🌞

I'm teary-eyed. No Filipina Queen had ever showcased our culture and art like you do. I wish for your success in the MU competition so can be the voice of culture for the entire universe. 🇵🇭❤👸#CatGanern #CatrionaParaSaKorona #MissUniverse #MissUniverse2018

As a Mindanaon, it makes me cry, seeing how Catriona loves our nation's , our culture its very nice and very thankful, one thing only I can say for Catriona, you're a Queen and forever our Queen, our Miss Universe.

I really believe that Catriona should be Miss Universe, not because she's Miss Philippines, but because she deserves it! I mean, who does this? Who puts this level of thought and effort into an international pageant?! Not that many. This is amazing.

The parade scene where Ms. Catriona was dancing was shot at my home city Koronadal during the annual Tnalak festival. Thank you Ms. Gray for showing the beauty and culture of our beloved South Cotabato and Mindanao. Madamo gid nga salamat!! 😊😊😊

WE DON’T DESERVE HOW BEAUTIFUL THIS GIRL INSIDE AND OUT and MORE. This is the true definition of a beauty queen. Complete package from top to bottom. The Miss Universe Org cannot not have her to be their new queen. She’s indeed a force to he reckoned with. ♥️🙌🏻😍

I love her. She is representing the Philippines well. Not self centered, not all about her own journey, but OUR journey.

This is how you do it. Understanding the culture, learning its origins, and experiencing and immersing yourself in it. And finally sharing it with the world, in a respectful and classy way. Before, the concept of beauty pageants just sounded superficial to me but what Catriona has done here is so much more than showcasing “what beauty is”, she has taken the time to learn about her heritage and roots and bring light to the whole world about the Philippines. And that- that is such beauty. What an inspiration!

I am not from Mindanao but I am crying. Thank you, Catriona.

This one is my favorite from the trilogy! Ang lakas ng dating!

My family moved to Canada from Manila when I was four years old. Although I watched TFC and GMA with them whenever I was at home, ate filipino dishes, and spoke in tagalog, I never really learned anything about the filipino history and culture aside from that. Catriona, if you're reading this, I along with other filipinos who didn't learn much about our heritage, thank you so much for educating us and uncovering our roots. Seeing and learning about our history, culture, beliefs, etc. makes us so proud to be filipino. You are bringing filipinos all across the world together! We appreciate and love you so much!

This is what a real representative of our country must be. the research their team did, the experience they need to feel and share to everyone, are truly how nationalism has to be promoted. Congrats to the team. This is very inspiring to watch Cat on the coronation night and to her other journeys in the future.... Maraming salamat 💙❤️💛

Shocks. Goosebumps 😂 what ever happens in the competition you're already my queen. Sa lahat ng sumali at pinadala ng Philippines sa ms. universe sayo talaga ako na super amaze. i dont know pero there's something in you eh.. love you cath.

This is so authentic and raw. Despite all the negative news about Mindanao, you bravely visited us to experience Mindanao’s culture first hand before showcasing our fabric to the International scene! This only shows that Mindanao is not as scary as other People thinks. Mindanao preserved their culture and people down there are the warmest people you will ever meet. Thank you, Cat for showcasing Mindanao’s true gem... the people and the amazing culture. Thank you for bringing a piece of Mindanao to the MU stage. Grabe! I am so proud to be a Mindanaon and proud to be your supporter. Continue to be an inspiration, Cat! Soar high in MU! We’re here to support you 100%! 🇵🇭

Am i the only one? That feeling na proud na proud ka sa pagiging pinoy watching these? Shame on me na namulat na sa kultura na mas "IN" ang mga imported oppa at momoland, but this woman? She inspires us; enlighten us with values of patriotism...it hurts fil-aussie sya pero ako na full blooded pinoy? Mas pinoy pa sya sa karamihan sa atin 😳... never pang nagkaroon ang pinas ng representative na ganyan ka passionate, thanks Cat! All the best and luck!👏👏👏

I am an Indian and so proud Miss Universe Catriona Grey ... She not only represented Philippines but the whole Asia in an international stage ♥️...

Watching this and looking back, I still get teary eyed at how special it was making this video 🇵🇭

I’m literally crying right now. I grew up in Mindanao. Thank you for promoting Mindanao. My favorite video. 😭

Woowww.. pwede syang magtrabaho sa DOT after ng reign nya as MU18. Praying for your Success.. nakakaiyak ka grabe ka... Good luck Queen

The whole Philippines is so Proud of you Catriona! You’re the Queen of all Queens for my Heart! Rather in the heart of all our fellow Filipinos😘🇵🇭 Mabuhay!

Is this the first time that a PH representative to MU is doing these kinds of impressive things? She really has the heart for all Filipinos of all ages, and of all walks of life. She does not just think of what to wear for national costume competition but she has the passion to know the story behind the dress. Catriona is really someone each Filipino can be proud of. God bless and good luck.

Define Miss Philippines. Answer: Catriona Gray. Because she is not only competing for herself, not even for the country but for each and every Filipino, young and old, of every gender, of any religion, of any creed and belief from all the reaches within the more than 7100 islands of the Philippine Archipelago. She is Miss Philippines,

Wow! I'm speechless. I feel ashamed of myself thinking that I'm a Filipino and I live in Mindanao but I don't know much about it. Salamat Catriona. You made me realize how lucky we are to live in this country. Mabuhay ka!

I've never followed any queen before but ever since you won Bb. Pilipinas I just fell in love with how humble and sincere you are. From the way you respond to questions to the videos you posted about your national costume, all I can say is.. respect to you! Good luck on your journey! Win or lose you are a real queen! ❤

T'boli is called the Land of Dream Weavers because they dream before weave. Every July here at Koronadal we celebrate T'nalak Festival.

HAAY MAKA PROUD KA GIRL!!! END SOCIAL & TRIBAL MARGINALIZATION!! SUPPORT INDIGENOUS PEOPLE.

Super proud! Grew up in Mindanao and I’m so thrilled to see this 🤩🤩🤩 Thank you for showcasing what Mindanao is made up of 👌🏼✨

She's the perfect ambassador of tourism. I wish to see more inspiring videos like this. I want us Filipinos to appreciate our culture and keep nationalism in our hearts.

Grabe ka Cat! Isa kang certified Filipino sa isip sa salita at sa gawa! Napakasarap maging Pinoy nang dahil sayo. 👏👏👏

Thank you for this Cat!!! I still remember when I met you here in Tboli... You were so humble and genuine... Wishing you all the best... 😊

Teach the universe the beauty of the Philippine 🇵🇭

As a Philippine born, this was very eye opening for me to see this cultural side of the Philippines for the first time. Amazing story telling of the Filipino pride🇵🇭

LIKABLE, LOVABLE, ADORABLE, BEAUTIFUL INSIDE AND OUT... THAT IS CATRIONA GRAY OUR MISS UNIVERSE 2018!!!!

Catriona is the only RP representative in any international beauty pageant competition to showcase how great our culture is. And for someone who is not even a full-blooded Filipina like Catriona, that is very commendable.

Win or lose, we KNEW who our Queen is. We love and support you, Catriona! No matter what happens.

Thank you for featuring and experience the rich culture of Mindanao, our Queen. You are our Miss Universe forever. We love you. 👑❤️

Congratulations Catriona! You are inspirationally intelligent and beautiful from the inside out. What a blessing you are and will be to the priceless Pearl of the Orient the Philippines!

Im crying like a baby. Her videos gave me chills! This lady is something. True enough that a beauty queen like her comes only on a decade. She is something different from others. Indeed a league of her own. She not onky represted the Philippines but each and every filipinos dream, culture, tradition, sorrows and triumphs. She gathered up all her forces to represent us well and be undefeated. She has redefined what a Ms. Universe is and should be! Cat, I and the millions if Filipinos out there will be eith you in this fight. You may come as one but we will stand as a thousand! I proclaim your victory! The Nations Victory!

She’s more Filipino than 99% of Filipinos.

You deserves the crown love you so much from Cambodia

Thank you for promoting the beauty of my land Mindanao. I remember back in my highschool days we would compete at the T'nalak festival.Can't wait to go back again. Proud Mindanaoan 🥰

This girl will win this time. Miss Universe 2018 is Philippines, Catriona Gray! 👑✨

My filipino heart is full. 😊

Videos like this will make you say: Sarap maging Pinoy. She may not be a full blooded Pinoy but honestly, mas tunay na pinoy pa sya at mas mhal pa niya ang Pinas kesa sa iba sa atin na walang pagmamahal sa bayan. She is a breath of fresh air. Congrats on winning Ms Universe for your advocacy.

Makes me more proud to be a Filipino.. Thanks Catriona for sharing to the world our beautiful and colorful culture..

Luzon, Visayas & Mindanao ❤️❤️❤️ tinalo ang Department of Tourism ad.👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Ang ganda ni Catriona inside & out, Ang ganda ng PINAS 🇵🇭 #MU2018 #MissUniverse2018 #MissUniverse #Philippines

Mas na appreciate namin ang Pilipinas dahil sa iyo. Salamat.

With all these efforts, Cat, my queen, I couldn't ask for more! Whatever happens, you are a real queen. The Filipinos love you. No one can represent us better than you.

handang handa talaga si queen cat love you catriona meowwwwwww🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

OM-geeeeeeee... Catriona Elisa... I don't know how to say this but Universe deserves you as a Queen 👑 not just Philippines.... 💙💚💝💜💛🇵🇭👍🎉💞👌😱🎊

She really deserves the CROWN Much love and respect for this girl 💕

Wow 😍😘I still can't believe it..... Mindanao is very rich in culture. I'm so happy that I've got to know about this place.

Cat set the highest bar for the succeeding generations of beauty queens and Philippine representatives to any contest. She is not just any beauty queen. She is Catriona Gray, proud and loud Filipino and world citizen!

my lola, my mom, my fiance are all crying and moved by your sincerity, boldness and passion Catriona. God bless you! shine the light and bring the 3 stars and the sun to the universe. MABUHAY ka!

We love you Cat. Thank you for showing the authenticity of our culture and history. 🇵🇭

Most unique MU ever sincei salute you cat your idea is wholesomeness.

Wow she this is enough to become dot's new Philippine tourism promotion video, It does not only represent mindanao but it represents how colorful and rich filipino culture can be. Mabuhay ka Cat! You amaze us in every single way in your miss universe journey

Hi cat. I did cry on your 3rd video and still now. I cried because i felt guilty. I saw your love, interest and respect for our country's Art and Culture. I saw myself in you, whenever i study art & culture, i always felt the eager to see them in person, either i visit the place or museum. I always feel proud about Europe's Art and Culture, and have that kind of love-interest-respect for them. How come, i not know Mine? It broke my heart. How can i be uneducated? without me having an inch of idea that Mindanao & Visayas has a Unique Culture, that i am also part of, being a Filipino. Cat, Thank you for sharing us a glimps of their stories and traditions. And also for reminding me "It's not too late". I must say, your dad is right, You are the Chosen One. May God bless you on this journey. You have our Love, Support and Prayers!❤

Thank you so much Cat for featuring my province, South Cotabato 💖 Sobrang laking pride namin ito. Good luck sa prelim competition! You have the whole country behind your back

I got tears. You can really feel Cat's heart and passion and love for our country. She's redefining what a true beauty queen is. And shes so much proud to represent not only the name PHILIPPINES in the MU stage, but to the entire World. MABUHAY KA our Queen Cat.

As I'm watching all your videos Cat, now I appreciate and love you more😘❤❤❤ You're the definition of a great ambassador to your country 🇵🇭. with a BEAUTY, BRAIN & a HEART ❤. God bless you always QUEEN 👑🙏💞💞💞

I’m very impressed and I learned so many things about Philippine culture. Thank you to you and your team for championing the beauty of the arts, culture and history of the Philippines. It also shows what a beautiful person you are true and through 💕🇵🇭

South cotabateno here and I am so proud of you Cat! Fyu bawo!

Sa mga videong ito, dito mo malalaman kung gaano ka diverse ang cultura natin. From luzon and visayas with the spanish and american influences hanggang sa mindanao with the very traditional cultures. Ang galing talaga ni Cat! Minulat mo ko sa mga cultura natin na talagang maipagmamalaki!

Ms Universe 2018 got me to this page. Thanks for introducing the beauty of Mindanao to the world.

I think we found the story for new disney princess to represent Philippines

Kung sino ang magdidislike nito, either bitter talaga or hindi TUNAY na Pilipino! Padadala natin sa Mars!Aminin natin, kay Catriona ko lang nakita ang totoong kahandaan sa pagsabak sa Ms. U. She has a pure heart. Ayan na nga may 2 dislikes na!

Cinematic & engaging story telling. Great job Cat elle team

I'm not lying but... my Mom saw her house in this video and cried since her mom died and was buried. Where she was buried was in this video, I asked her, why are you crying? She replied I saw my home one last time, I didn't know it still survived. And I was shook af. (Skl lmao) 0:06 is where my grandma got buried, in the left corner. If you can see the small hut in the left corner near it ( at the right of the hut ) that's where she got buried. At the opposite side of 0:06 that her house. I couldn't believe this, I didn't believe my Mom till she cried. Knowing my mom's culture and life, Catriona Gray made my relationship with my Mom closer.

Si Catriona yung halimbawa ng ang pagiging pilipino ay wala sa salita kundi nasa gawa. Hindi man sya madalas magsalita ng tagalog pero makikita mo sa gawa ang tunay na pagka pilipino.

Ang galing! Everytime she goes up on that international stage, you know and you feel that it is not only her, but it’s the entire Philippines that she is showcasing.

Yung dedication ni Càt. para ipakilala sa buong Mundo yung sariling atin. Nkakaproud c girl

So beautiful video...Mindanao☺😊😀

Cat you made me cry with this😭😭😭 Can't thank you enough for bringing and showcasing our nation to the universe. Praying and send all our loves with you🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

I’m proud to say that I came from Mindanao but currently live in NY. I’ve been there in Seven falls, T’boli, South Cotabato, twice and it was amazing experience. Honestly, I can’t stop crying, emotionally occupied and u really broke my heart into pieces Miss Cat. U made me super proud lalo na’t maraming Filipino ayaw pumunta s Mindanao not because of the place but because of the stigma ng isip ng tao if we talk about “Mindanao”, most of Filipinos are scared but you, yes, you are Miss Cat ang ang buong team mo lakas loob pumasok at makahalubilo s knila ng WALANG ALINLANGAN. SUCH A PURE HEART AND TRUE LOVE OF OUR COUNTRY. All i can say is THANK YOU VERY MUCH at s buong team mo. Such a worthy Queen you are! Keep up the good heart and continue share ur thoughts and love to every persons around you. God bless

SOBRANG NAKAKA PROUD TALAGA. Thank you CATRIONA GRAY 💖💖💖💖

Now na gets q na the shoes & headdress is inspired from Mindanao ung damit inspired from visayas and ung parol SA Luzon nkakawow lng 😘😘😘 gudlock CATRIONA our Queen😘😘😘 #proudtobeFilipino

Catriona may look caucasian, but she’s more filipino than I have ever been. Thank you for embracing our culture. You taught me to. Laban Pilipinas!

Catriona is just so genuine! I love her way back her Miss World days. But upon watching this vid I even love her more. She shouldn’t just be Miss Universe Philippines. She will be Miss Universe 2018 🇵🇭♥️

WOW! A beauty queen from the Philippines who's proud of her roots! You're a great ambassador of the Philippines to the world! Thank you Catriona!

She is the perfect embodiment of Philippines!!!!!!

Being a Mindanaon, I am crying. Thank you so much Queen Cat for this. It's never a wrong choice for me the moment I decided to give my full support in your journey in the Miss Universe stage. You are indeed a Queen. We love you so much.

Wow Ang ganda talaga ng South Cotabato ❤❤❤❤ Nakakaproud maging anak ng Mindanao Ang sarap maging Pilipino ❤❤

I was crying out loud. 1st time to witness a candidate who is so devoted and eager to promote the Philippines to the international stage. Cat no matter wat happen. I will be your supporter for the rest of your life and my life. Stay calm. Kami bahala sa votes mo. Mahal ka namin sobra 😭😭😭😭

This made me want to visit MINDANAO, really!!! WOW HELLO DOT ANYARE? Tlagang (political) will ang needed lang not millions of budget to promote PH. Congrats and thank YOU!!!

*Una reina maravillosa. Digna, poderosa, muy sencilla, inteligente, amable, y con corazon de oro. BELLEZA COMPLETA. Dios te bendiga, Catriona! Vamos por la corona universal!* Besos desde Cali, Colombia 😘

The exposure of what Mindanao really needs, culture and heritage wise, that was being passed on until this day. I was born and raised in Mindanao during my childhood days till I move abroad. What raises my eyebrows is when people makes assumptions that Mindanao is at constant war or the abu sayyaf affiliations which is not the case at all. You can see in the video the smiles on peoples faces and even the celebration that took place. We need to educate people that life is not just what you have currently and what you’re seeing right now but rather explore whats beyond and respect what you see and learn from it. This is my message to the world, the you universe rather and I thank you🤪 Go Catriona!! Thank you for sharing my heritage and i’ve definitely learnt the other cultures that we have in Luzon and Visayas from the other videos. Very resourceful indeed. 👍🏼

this is so MAGICAL! 🇵🇭😻✨ Cat never fails to amaze the whole Philippines and the Universe! 💙

One thing about our country, which you are now introducing to the whole world, is the diversity of our culture. What you are showing is that every corner of our country has its own unique culture. Win or lose, Cat, you are already doing a great service for our great country. Maraming Salamat Po! God Bless You! We are behind you and will support you on this and your other future endeavors. Ingat ka palagi!