Catriona Gray sets the internet abuzz with show-stopping twirl

Barely an hour has passed since the 67th Miss Universe pageant held its preliminary competition, the internet is already buzzing about Philippines' Catriona Gray -- especially her 360-degree turn during the swimsuit portion of the show.

Already eye-catching in a hot pink swimsuit, Catriona further impressed viewers as she did a full twirl, slowing slightly in the middle, before ending it with a flick of her hair.

Needless to say, people are freaking out.

SHE FREAKING DID THAT TURN OMFG!!! ???????? #MissUniverse2018 pic.twitter.com/IGUkuxKRli

— happy birthday taylor ♥ (@avengelicate) December 13, 2018

That slow mo turn! Go Catriona! #MissUniverse2018 pic.twitter.com/juLdlG0x4P

— Sabrina M. Spellman (@rogerawx) December 13, 2018

THAT TWIRL GIRL! KAYA MO YAN PANTAYAN?! #MissUniverse2018 Catriona Gray serving us right!!!!! pic.twitter.com/MDuIgsjXDk

— ih (@lifeofhoward_) December 13, 2018

People are already planning to emulate her as they prepare for 2019.

Me walking into 2019 like...#MissUniverse2018 pic.twitter.com/bs9SYxEVe8

— ? ???????????????????? ? ???????? (@purpaholic_stan) December 13, 2018

One netizen joked that Catriona seems to have an electric fan installed in her hair.

Parang may electric fan na installed sa buhok ni mumshiepic.twitter.com/R9dcu7TMuN

— Jai Cabajardashian (@jaicabajar) December 13, 2018

Another netizen referenced Catriona's skills in martial arts, which was shared by the hosts as she walked the runway.

That twirl!!! Yas gurl!!! #MissUniverse2018

And same with Catriona, I also got a black belt at a young age - but from my father when he spanked me charot pic.twitter.com/OuWvblJlGm

— ???? Renzo Blanco (@RenzoEnrico_) December 13, 2018

But it wasn't just the twirl that got people talking, but her entire performance during the competition.

Miss Philippines, Catriona serving deadly sharp turns and fierce looks! #MissUniverse2018 pic.twitter.com/ImBiee4k2U

— Sabrina M. Spellman (@rogerawx) December 13, 2018

Catriona's ending smize tho ???? #MissUniverse #MissUniverse2018 pic.twitter.com/w9XZKXoHJj

— Bryant James (@Beejay_Balleras) December 13, 2018

She did not come to play, she came to SLAY! Catriona Gray, during the Preliminary Evening Gown Competition ???????? #CatrionaGray #MissUniverse2018 pic.twitter.com/O0c0Ua3rgu

— KENNY (@kennymanalad) December 13, 2018

Catriona is one of 94 candidates competing for the Miss Universe crown.

The 67th Miss Universe Coronation Night will be held on December 17 in Bangkok, Thailand. — BAP, GMA News