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Catriona Gray becomes first Filipino to grace the cover of 'Soul Arabia'

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Peter Andrew Acierto

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<p>Former Miss Universe winner Catriona Gray becomes the first Filipino to grace the cover of bilingual magazine, <em>Soul Arabia. </em>The beauty queen had a photoshoot at a mountainside in Dubai, where she showcased several fashion pieces, including creations of Filipino designer Michael Cinco. </p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-7" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DWuBHA3ijnf/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=607&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A7%2C%22os%22%3A24762147.30000019%2C%22ls%22%3A1367777.4000000954%2C%22le%22%3A1368090.3000001907%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="1311" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-7" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><p><em>Soul Arabia</em> is one of the biggest fashion and lifestyle magazines in the Gulf Region.</p><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2026/2/11/catriona-gray-piolo-pascual-and-others-recognized-at-the-global-filipino-icon-awards-1503" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>READ: Catriona Gray, Piolo Pascual, and others recognized at The Global Filipino Icon Awards</strong></a></div><div><br/></div><p>With the theme of the photoshoot being The Siren of Stone, Catriona was transformed into a modern myth emerging from stone. The magazine highlighted the triumphs and struggles she had throughout the years. </p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-8" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DWa_Lcvil6T/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=607&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A8%2C%22os%22%3A24762155.30000019%2C%22ls%22%3A1367777.4000000954%2C%22le%22%3A1368090.3000001907%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="1492" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-8" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><p>The former beauty queen has also expressed the importance of lending her platform to certain causes, such as HIV/AIDS awareness, indigenous rights, and highlighting other communities that rarely make the headlines. </p><div><br/></div><p>“I have always believed in the value of one individual, one life changed even when it feels like a drop in the ocean, it never truly is,” she shared with <em>Soul Arabia. </em></p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-9" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DWbPeMsio6t/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=607&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A9%2C%22os%22%3A24762167.80000019%2C%22ls%22%3A1367777.4000000954%2C%22le%22%3A1368090.3000001907%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="1564" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-9" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><p>Apart from Michael Cinco’s collection, Catriona was also spotted wearing Dolce &amp; Gabbana by D24, Miron Atelier, and Diama with styling from Khel Recuenco. The photoshoot was photographed by Mox Santos, who was also the creative director, while Ryan Banks was the producer. </p><div><br/></div><p>When asked about the impact she wanted to leave, Catriona was hopeful that she was able to provide the opportunity and inspiration to others.</p><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2025/1/7/catriona-gray-turns-31-years-old-another-year-to-bloom-1416" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>READ: Catriona Gray turns 31 years old: ‘Another year to bloom’</strong></a></div><div><br/></div><p>“I hope that in everything I have been able to do that I was able to provide an opportunity, whether through the supporting of a cause, fundraising, encouragement, or inspiration that afforded someone to have the choice to pursue a life they loved,” she said.</p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-10" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DWuBHA3ijnf/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=607&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A10%2C%22os%22%3A24762735.900000095%2C%22ls%22%3A1367777.4000000954%2C%22le%22%3A1368090.3000001907%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="1311" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-10" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><p>“And showed them that they could then be that same agent of change. That’s what the true definition of empowerment means to me, and that’s the legacy I hope to leave,” she added.</p><div> </div><p>Fans of the beauty queen expressed how beautifully photographed she was in the photos that were shared by Soul Arabia on their official social media accounts. Other netizens beamed with pride as Catriona continues to empower people through her advocacies.  </p>

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LOOK: Catriona Gray becomes first Filipino to grace the cover of 'Soul Arabia'

Drew Acierto,

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Published April 08, 2026 03:45 PM PHT

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