MANILA, Philippines — Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray could not help but gush over being interviewed by supermodel Tyra Banks.
The beauty queen shared photos of herself Thursday from the May issue of fashion magazine V Magazine.
“Definitely a pinch-me moment! Interviewed for @vmagazine #V119 by @tyrabanks for their May 2019 #MusicIssue!” Gray captioned one of her photos.
Gray also shared the experience of being interviewed by Banks, even describing the supermodel as an “empowering woman.”
“Speaking with @tyrabanks, (once I overcame my major fan-girling) she resonated as such a humble and empowering woman to me,” Gray said.
“She shared with me her term #Flawsome – seeing perceived flaws as beauty, uniqueness and strength,” she added.
Gray previously caught the eye of Banks when she competed at the Miss Universe 2018 with her iconic “lava walk.” /muf
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