Catriona Gray crowns new Miss Universe Zozibini Tunzi of South Africa

The Philippines' Catriona Gray passed on the Miss Universe title to Zozibini Tunzi of South Africa December 9 at the Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta.

The Filipina beauty queen, clad in a shimmering blue Mak Tumang creation, fitted her South African successor with the new “Power in Unity” crown.

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Fitted on #MissUniverse2019 is a new crown called “Power in Unity,” inspired by nature, strength, beauty, feminity, and unity. It was crafted by jewelry house Mouawad.https://t.co/hCfW5QEOfs

— Margaret Claire (@MClaireLayug) December 9, 2019

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Zozibini was definitely a standout during coronation night, especially when she emerged an eye-catching blue and gold evening gown, which she said represented her country.

Making a statement... This is Miss Universe South Africa.#MissUniverse2019 LIVE on @FOXtv. Airing in Spanish on @Telemundo. pic.twitter.com/FWpqb0517w

— Miss Universe (@MissUniverse) December 9, 2019

Miss South Africa made it to the final round with Miss Mexico and Miss Puerto Rico where they were asked: "What is the most important thing we should be teaching young girls today?"

Zozibini won the competition with this show-stopping answer:

The most important thing we should be teaching young girls today is leadership. It's something that has been lacking in young girls and women for a very long time not because we don't want to but because of what society has labeled women to be. I think we are the most powerful beings on the world and that we should be given every opportunity and that is what we should be teaching these young girls. To take up space. Nothing is more important than to take up space in society and cementing ourselves.

Congratulations, South Africa! — LA, GMA News