- Nearly 6 million Tweets generated for the #MissUniverse coronation ceremony as Philippines wins Fourth Crown
- Share with us your favorite Miss Universe moments by Tweeting with #MissUniverse official hashtag which will trigger a crown emoji on Twitter
As the #MissUniverse coronation unfolded, Filipinos were just as tuned in on Twitter as with their television sets – to nurse their anticipation, air their sentiments, and finally share their happiness as the go-to platform kept them abreast of #WhatsHappening.
From the contestants’ beautiful gowns to the unique national costumes, fans all over the world turned to Twitter to spark conversations and share their excitement. #MissUniverse generated close to 6 million Tweets during the coronation ceremony, and it peaked around 9am PHT with 1.4 million Tweets per minute. Philippines became the #1 most Tweeting country, followed by Thailand, the United States, Brazil, and Venezuela which comprised the top five Tweeting countries.
The stars definitely aligned for Miss Philippines Catriona Gray (@catrionaelisa) as she brought home the 4th Miss Universe crown to The Philippines.
https://twitter.com/MissUniverse/status/1074525884025954304
“Introducing your newly crowned #MissUniverse 2018 @catrionaelisa. 👑”
Nearly 8 million viewers on Twitter watched her crowning moment.
Miss Universe 2018 is… PHILIPPINES! pic.twitter.com/r2BkN8JpXh
— Miss Universe (@MissUniverse) December 17, 2018
“Miss Universe 2018 is… PHILIPPINES!”
https://twitter.com/MissUniverse/status/1074567370537078784
“Yas queen, it’s real! You’re #MissUniverse. 👑”
https://twitter.com/MissUniverse/status/1074558016786055169
“Meet your Miss Universe 2018, @CatrionaElisa. 👑. 🇵🇭 “
The #MissUniverse crown finds its way back to the Philippines. Congratulations Catriona Gray!
VIDEO CREDIT: Under License from Miss Universe, LLP pic.twitter.com/eS3HX3x5PT
— ABS-CBN News (@ABSCBNNews) December 17, 2018
“The #MissUniverse crown finds its way back to the Philippines. Congratulations Catriona Gray!
VIDEO CREDIT: Under License from Miss Universe, LLP”
Twitter’s most followed Filipino personalities Vice Ganda (@vicegandako), Anne Curtis (@annecurtissmith), Bianca Gonzales (@iamsuperbianca), and Lea Salonga (@MsLeaSalonga) expressed their admiration and support to the new Miss Universe Catriona Gray (@catrionaelisa) through heartfelt congratulatory Tweets.
Tapos na! Panalo na yan!!!! Philippines
— jose marie viceral (@vicegandako) December 17, 2018
“Tapos na! Panalo na yan!!!! Philippines”
https://twitter.com/annecurtissmith/status/1074499501614743552
“She did it!!! She brought the crown back! Congratulations Catriona!!!!!! 🇵🇭 #MissUniverse #Philippines”
https://twitter.com/iamsuperbianca/status/1074499221888262144
“SHE CAME PREPARED.. SHE TOOK HOME THE CROWN!!!!! Queen @catrionaelisa!!!!!!! 👑👑👑👑”
What wonderful news to wake up to!!! Congratulations, Catriona Gray (Philippines), for winning the Miss Universe crown!!!
— Lea Salonga (@MsLeaSalonga) December 17, 2018
“What wonderful news to wake up to!!! Congratulations, Catriona Gray (Philippines), for winning the Miss Universe crown!!!”
Catriona Gray’s parents witnessed with excitement as their daughter was announced as the new Miss Universe.
I sat next to Catriona Gray’s parents, and this was their reaction when their daughter, Miss Philippines, won Miss Universe. pic.twitter.com/1Wu9ysdhEA
— TheOtherMichaelStrahan (@NotMikeStrahan) December 17, 2018
“I sat next to Catriona Gray’s parents, and this was their reaction when their daughter, Miss Philippines, won Miss Universe.”
As the pageant was broadcast worldwide, the Twitterverse went ablaze as Filipinos around the world expressed their undying support for their kababayan from the 15-second speech round until the crowning moment.
https://twitter.com/gretchenho/status/1074509442392023040
“Pinoys singing our national anthem outside the Muang Thong Thani complex in Nonthaburi, Thailand 🇵🇭😭 #MissUniverse #MissPhilippines
Video courtesy of @Macmerla”
https://twitter.com/markgeronimo_/status/1074499439425859586
“You have fought and represented all the Filipinos around the Universe. You made us very proud, salamat, you deserve the Crown. YOU DESERVE THE TITLE, MISS UNIVERSE 2018! Congratulations Catriona Gray, Miss Universe 2018! 🇵🇭💛 #MissUniverse2018 #Philippines”
https://twitter.com/AngProbinsueno/status/1074548204371243008
“Raising the flag cause I got inspired… 🇵🇭🌋❤️💙💛
Congratulations, #MissUniverse2018 Catriona Gray! @MissUniverse @catrionaelisa #CatrionaGray#MissUniverse#CatrionaFanArt”
Indeed, the pageant once again unites Filipinos by Tweeting their support for their national representative. Share with us your favorite Miss Universe moments by Tweeting with #MissUniverse official hashtag which will trigger a crown emoji on Twitter.
https://twitter.com/TwitterPH/status/1074630114602737664
“Congratulations @catrionaelisa for winning the 4th #MissUniverse crown for the Philippines! 🇵🇭”
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