BAGO pa man koronahan bilang Miss Universe 2018 isa nang “superhero” si Catriona Gray sa mata ng mahihirap na batang taga-Tondo na tinutulungan niya sa Young Focus.
Kaya naman hindi na nakagugulat kung napasama ang pangalan ni Catriona sa listahan ng mga kuwalipikadong pumalit kay Liza Soberano para magbida sa Darna movie remake.
Sa isang local fast food chain event kamakailan, tinanong si Catriona kung willing ba siyang gumanap bilang Darna sakaling ialok sa kanya ang most coveted role, pero hindi direkta ang sagot ni Cat.
“Am I open for acting po? Yes, I’m open to every opportunity that may come my way,” sabi niya.
“Acting is a field that I have not yet had any experience in but I’m a very eager learner.
“And if the opportunity came to auditioning for a certain role, I would very much be open to it.”
Sa ngayon, balik-New York na si Cat para sa kanyang reign bilang Miss Universe.
“I will be back in the Philippines again by June,” pangako niya.
Sa nasabing interview, isiniwalat din ni Cat ang kanyang beauty secret, at kung paanong lagi siyang looking fresh.
Dalawa lang daw ang simpleng sekreto ng 25-anyos na Miss Universe beauty ni Catriona.
Una, naniniwala siyang ang kaligayahan sa buhay ang nagbibigay sa kanya ng glow.
“I’m happy because I love the job that I do. I’m a happy person and I’m surrounded with amazing people. They help me to be in high spirits,” sabi ni Cat.
Ikalawa, sapat na tulog.
“I don’t follow, like, a strict routine (or regimen). I just sleep as much as I can and stay hydrated all the time.”
Samantala, nagsimula na uling maghanap ang Binibining Pilipinas organization ng bagong batch ng future beauty titlist na magiging pambato ng bansa sa iba’t ibang international beauty pageants.
Ano ang maibabahaging tips ni Cat sa kanila?“Well, my tip for them is to allow yourself to shine and feel the most beautiful you. I really understand the situation and the pressure that have been going around you, like one would tell you should wear this,” paliwanag ni Cat.
“But remember to do what you like, what do you think will make you beautiful. Then go out on stage and shine. See the journey from what it is, enjoy the once in a lifetime experience.”
-REGINA MAE PARUNGAO