Catriona Gray reacts to Emma Tiglao’s Miss Grand International victory

• Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray extended her congratulations to newly crowned Miss Grand International 2025 Emma Tiglao after the Filipina beauty queen secured the international crown
• She shared her message of support on X, where she reposted GMA Integrated News’ report about Emma’s win
• Emma earned recognition for her confidence, grace, and strong performance throughout the competition held in Thailand
• Catriona’s message reaffirmed the strong connection between Filipina queens and their dedication to making the nation proud

Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray joined the wave of congratulatory messages for newly crowned Miss Grand International 2025 Emma Tiglao after the Filipina beauty queen secured the international title. The victory marks another major milestone for Philippine pageantry on the global stage.

In a post shared on X (formerly Twitter), Catriona expressed her support for Emma by reposting GMA Integrated News’ announcement of her win.

Catriona wrote, “Congratulations Emma!!” along with symbols of a crown and the Philippine flag, celebrating Emma’s triumph as the country’s latest international titleholder.

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Emma represented the Philippines in the 2025 edition of Miss Grand International in Bangkok, Thailand and impressed judges with her elegance, intellect, and commanding stage presence. Her victory marked a rare back-to-back win for the Philippines in the pageant’s history, following Pinay beauty queen CJ Opiaza’s reign in 2024. The country has now secured two straight Miss Grand International titles, a feat celebrated by Filipino pageant fans worldwide.

Catriona, who remains one of the most influential voices in the pageant community, has consistently shown support for fellow Filipina queens. Her public congratulatory post emphasized the solidarity within the beauty pageant sisterhood and inspired many fans who look up to both queens.

Catriona Gray is a beauty queen, singer, performer, host, and endorser in the Philippines. She rose to fame after winning Miss Universe 2018 representing the Philippines.

In a related report, Christine Juliane "CJ" Opiaza from Zambales was officially crowned as Miss Grand International 2024. She officially became the Philippines' first-ever MGI titleholder during a formal coronation ceremony held on Tuesday, June 3 at the MGI Hall in Bangkok, Thailand. Clad in a stunning Mak Tumang gown, the Filipina beauty queen was in tears while she was being crowned by MGI founder Nawat Itsaragrisil. The coronation came after the termination of Indian beauty queen Rachel Gupta's reign. Opiaza was next in line as the first runner-up of last year's MGI pageant held in Thailand.

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Rachel Gupta, the former Miss Grand International 2024, recently released a tell-all video. In the video, Rachel alleged that she experienced "constant harassment" from the org. According to Rachel, the organization and its ways are on a "systemic level" as well. She also turned emotional after explaining why she decided to resign from her reign. Rachel is an Indian model and beauty queen, who gained international recognition by becoming the first Indian to win the Miss Grand International title in October 2024. Her historic win at Miss Grand International 2024 in Bangkok was celebrated across India, marking a significant milestone in the country's pageant history.

Source: KAMI.com.gh