Catriona Elisa Gray of Philippines crowned Miss Universe 2018

The theme of the 67th Miss Universe pageant was "Empowered Women" and was judged by seven women including former pageant winners, businesswomen, and a fashion designer. India's Nehal Chudasama failed to make it to the Top 20.

Catriona Elisa Gray from Philippines was crowned Miss Universe 2018 at a gala ceremony, where representatives from South Africa and Venezuela secured the first runner-up and second runner-up spots. (Photo: AP) 

Catriona Gray of the Philippines, left, reacts as she is crowned the new Miss Universe 2018 by Miss Universe 2017 Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters during the final round of the 67th Miss Universe competition in Bangkok. (Photo: AP)

The winner, who pipped 93 other contestants to win the title, has a love for arts and holds a Master Certificate in Music Theory. She is an adventure junkie and is passionate about her love for Filipino dishes including adobo, balut and the sweetest mangoes in the world.(Photo: AP)

Gray was ecstatic as she took her first walk as Miss Universe in a dazzling red gown with a thigh-high slit. She was crowned by Miss Universe 2017 Demi Leigh Nel-Peters, who comes from South Africa. (Photo: AP)

The 24-year-old Gray edged out first runner-up Tamaryn Green of South Africa and third-place Sthefany Gutierrez of Venezuela. IN PIC: Miss Philippines Catriona Gray, left, and Miss South Africa Tamaryn Green hold hands as they wait for the winner to be announced in the final round. (Photo: AP)

In the final question round, Gray was asked about the most important lesson she has learnt in life and how would she apply it in her time as Miss Universe. (Photo: AP)

She said: 'I work a lot in the slums of Manila and life there is very poor and sad. I have always taught myself to look for the beauty in it, to look for the beauty in the faces of the children, and I would bring this aspect as a Miss Universe to see situations with a silver lining and to asses where I could give something and provide something. 'And if I could also teach people to be grateful, we could have an amazing world where negativity would not brew and foster, and children would have a smile on their face.'negativity.'(Photo: AFP)

Catriona Gray poses on stage during the 2018 Miss Universe national costume presentation in Chonburi province on December 10, 2018. (Photo: AFP)

India's Nehal Chudasama failed to make it to the Top 20. (Photo: AP)