Catriona Gray credits her parents for raising her to be Miss Universe

Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray gave everything to bring the crown back to the Philippines and the country couldn't be more proud. 

However, on Thursday, she took to Instagram to give credit to the two people who gave everything to her. 

"My mum and dad have believed in me and my potential since I was a little girl. My daddy taught me to be tough, gutsy and give power to my words. My mum taught me to always trust my intuition and hold a [fiery] soul in a soft heart," Catriona declared.

 

 

 

 

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The two reasons that I am who I am today. ???? My mum and dad have believed in me and my potential since I was a little girl. My daddy taught me to be tough, gutsy and give power to my words. My mum taught me to always trust my intuition and hold a firery soul in a soft heart. Thank you for continuously guiding me. I love you both beyond words. ? @missuniverse #MissUniverse

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Dec 20, 2018 at 6:09am PST

Catriona was born to Scottish-born Australian Ian Gray and Normita Ragas Magnayon of Oas, Albay in Queensland. 

She moved to the Philippines when she was 18 to pursue a career in modeling and other opportunities.

In 2016, she was crowned Miss World Philippines. She went on to make a bid for the country's second Miss World crown, but only placed in the Top 5. 

She joined Binibining Pilipinas in 2018 and became the first Filipino beauty queen to win the local national pageant for both Miss World and Miss Universe.

On December 17, she became the Philippines' fourth Miss Universe. — AT, GMA News