Catriona Gray remains NCCA ambassador for Arts and Culture in 2024

Catriona Gray continues as NCCA ambassador in 2024 | Photo from catriona_gray/Instagram

In 2018, Catriona Gray captivated the world with her grace and eloquence as she clinched the coveted Miss Universe crown. Yet, beyond the glitz and glamor, Gray has steadfastly utilized her platform to champion the cause of arts and culture.

Even after relinquishing her Miss Universe title, the beauty queen’s commitment to promoting Filipino culture remains unwavering. Serving as the Arts and Culture Ambassador of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts for another year, she continues to make an impact on the nation’s artistic landscape.

“Greatly honored to be stepping into my 4th year as Arts and Culture Ambassador. Thank you for the continued trust and opportunity,” she shared. 

Gray’s dedication is noticeable in every facet of her engagement with the arts. Whether through her fashion choices or active involvement in community initiatives, she consistently highlights the arts scene in the country.

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As the curtains rise on the National Arts Month 2024, themed “Ani ng Sining Bayang Malikhain,” Gray stands as a leading figure that extends an invitation to celebrate the arts as a collective expression of the nation’s creativity. 

In a recent Instagram post, she expressed her thoughts on the occasion, stating, “Let us extend the hand of invitation as we celebrate the arts this year.”

Highlighting the essence of the theme, Gray emphasized that the celebration underscores “the bountiful harvest of a Filipino creative nation drawn from the products of human imagination, not just of individuals but of people as a collective.”

Speaking to the broader goals of NAM 2024, she expressed that the celebration aims to harness the creative energies of artists for nation-building. Additionally, it seeks to integrate the arts into the lives of various populations and communities, including LGBTQIA+, PWD, Indigenous Peoples, Youth, Seniors, and more.

Various activities are planned for NAM 2024, with the opening scheduled for Feb. 23 at Rizal High School in Pasig City and the events to continue throughout March.