Catriona Gray: Miss Universe 2018 Preliminary Competition Posted in Miss Confidently Beautiful by lizflores View this post on Instagram ADARNA: The Blazing Siren The 'Ibong Adarna' is a mythological pulchritudinous bird that could change in several fascinating guises. Its enchanting voice can enable complete healing to anyone who hears it. Some artists liken it to the mythological Phoenix where it recurrently regenerates itself by arising amidst a spectacle of flames and candescence. This makes it a fitting symbol of resilience, rising and rebirth. Catriona has a resilient, tenacious and unwavering spirit. Her voice is truly captivating literally and figuratively. She uses it to influence, advance her timely causes and both melt and heal hearts. Her will-power and burning passion drive her to make every Filipino proud in whatever she does. She is the blazing Adarna! Watch her rise in glory along with our hopes and dreams for our beloved country: the Philippines! Inspired from the Philippine Adarna Bird, Phoenix & Mikimoto Crown #MissUniverse2018 #Philippines #PreliminaryGown A post shared by Mak Tumang (@maktumang) on Dec 13, 2018 at 6:54am PST The ‘Ibong Adarna’ – symbol of resilience, rising and rebirth. Preliminary Gown Inspired from the Philippine Adarna Bird, Phoenix & Mikimoto Crown View this post on Instagram PHILIPPINES ✨ A post shared by Miss Universe Queens (@missuniversequeens) on Dec 13, 2018 at 4:51am PST Lava Walk, beautiful slow-mo turn! December 14, 2018 / Leave a comment