Catriona Gray’s mentor tells PH after Miss World loss: ‘Be a sport’

We’re sure some of you are bummed over the loss of Catriona Gray at the recently-concluded Miss World pageant.

In fact, Catriona became a Philippine trending topic on social media right after the pageant, with some netizens saying she deserves the crown more than the winner, Stephanie del Valle of Puerto Rico.

can’t believe catriona didn’t win

— twix (@trixygrams) December 19, 2016

Butthurt? No, we rant like this because we know Catriona deserves to be in the top 3.
I think she’s the real winner too. #MissWorld2016

— milly (@mamshiecake) December 19, 2016

You know who isn’t bitter over the results? Jonas Gaffud, renowned beauty queen mentor and trainer of Catriona and other beauty queens such as Pia Wurtzbach, Megan Young, and Kylie Verzosa.

In an Instagram post on Mon, Dec 19, Jonas asked fans to be proud of Catriona rather than spread hate on social media.

He said: “If we won, no hatred on social media right? But we did not. Let’s be proud as Filipinos and pageant fans of our girl Catriona Gray.”

“For us she will be always our Miss World. But there are other families, friends and fans who root for their girls as well,” Jonas added.

 

Hey c’mon Philippines. If we won, no hatred on social media right? But we did not. Let’s be proud as Filipinos and pageant fans of our girl Catriona Gray. For us she will be always our Miss World. But there are other families, friends and fans who root for their girls as well. I exchanged pleasantries with an older guy who was so proud of Miss Puerto Rico and he told me, he’s the Father. I was touched by how happy he was for his daughter. Remember this: WE ARE NOT ALONE IN THIS WORLD. THERE ARE OTHERS. #beasport

A photo posted by Jonas Antonio Gaffud (@jonasofmercator) on Dec 18, 2016 at 4:57pm PST

 

Still so proud of Miss Philippines Catriona Gray for making it to the Top 5 at Miss World 2016. No rants here on my timeline, just positive, congratulatory remarks. Salamat po. 🙂 #mabuhay #philippines

A photo posted by Jonas Antonio Gaffud (@jonasofmercator) on Dec 18, 2016 at 4:59pm PST

 

A top three finish would have been great, but I was hopeful of the blue crown. Nevertheless, I am still very proud of your achievement at Miss World @catriona_gray . Top 5 is tough. Wishing you the best on your future endeavors.

A photo posted by Jonas Antonio Gaffud (@jonasofmercator) on Dec 18, 2016 at 5:35pm PST

Tough, indeed. Catriona is the first Pinay to land in the Miss World top five since Megan Young won the pageant crown in 2013. 

Let’s be proud of Catriona!