96 contestants from all around the globe had one dream to become the next Miss Universe but there can only be one. This year, Miss Philippines took the crown.
Miss Universe 2018 is… PHILIPPINES! pic.twitter.com/r2BkN8JpXh
— Miss Universe (@MissUniverse) December 17, 2018
On December 16th, 2018, the annual Miss Universe competition took place live in Thailand and all the women looked absolutely incredible.
Top 20: Puerto Rico. Nepal, Thailand, Poland, Belgium, Great Britain, Hungary, Ireland, Mabuhay, Vietnam, Canada, Curacao, Costa Rica, Jamaica, Philippines, South Africa, Venezuela, USA, Brazil, and Indonesia
Top 10: Puerto Rico, Vietnam, Costa Rica, Philippines, Curacao, South Africa, Venezuela, Nepal, Canada, and Thailand
After the top 10, every contestant came out for the bathing suit and evening gown competition. The top 10 got their own special moments by strutting down the stage in their swimsuits. After a commercial break, it was time for the evening gown competition and everyone looked amazing.
The Evening Gown portion of the competition is lighting up the stage!
Tune in to #MissUniverse LIVE on @FOXtv. pic.twitter.com/VcdSnX9FzD
— Miss Universe (@MissUniverse) December 17, 2018
Top 5: Puerto Rico, Vietnam, Philippines, South Africa and Venezuela
After the top 5 contestants were announced, they each had to answer a question discussing controversial topics happening in society today including the #MeToo movement, the legalization of marijuana, and others.
Top 3: South Africa, Philippines and Venezuela
The top 3 contestants got a final word before the judges picked who would win Miss Universe, and they had to answer this question: “What was the most important lesson you’ve learned in your life, and how would you apply it to your time as Miss Universe?”
It was all down to this, and it was between Miss Philippines and South Africa. After a lot of hard work and dedication (and a lot of tension waiting for host Steve Harvey to announce the winner), Catriona Gray a.k.a Miss Philippines was crowned Miss Universe.
To see everything that happened tonight, be sure to check out the official Miss Universe Twitter page!
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