IN PHOTOS: Catriona Gray at the Miss Universe 2018 preliminary competition

MANILA, Philippines – The much awaited Miss Universe 2018 preliminary competition happened on Thursday, December 13, at the Impact Arena in Thailand.

The Philippines’ bet Catriona Gray proved that she was a top pick for the crown as she sashayed onstage in a dress by Sherri Hill, a swimsuit designed by Thailand’s princess Sirivannavari Nariratana, and a gown by Filipino fashion designer Mak Tumang. 

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Catriona Magnayon Gray, PHILIPPINES!!!!  . . . #catrionagray #missuniverse #missphilippines #missuniverso #missuniverse2018

A post shared by Catriona Gray (@catrionauniverse) on Dec 13, 2018 at 4:11am PST

 SWIMSUIT COMPETITION 

WATCH: PH bet Catriona Gray during the Miss Universe 2018 preliminaries (video from the Miss Universe livestream) pic.twitter.com/noNMZ9eP6H

— Bea Cupin (@beacupin) December 13, 2018

EVENING GOWN COMPETITION

WATCH: Here’s Catriona during the long gown portion of the preliminaries pic.twitter.com/ThGvT4wa0s

— Bea Cupin (@beacupin) December 13, 2018

It’s through the preliminary competition that a Top 20 is picked. A new Miss Universe will be crowned on December 17 (Manila time) during the pageant finals. – Rappler.com