Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray speaks at a media conference in Mandaluyong City on August 25, 2022, on occasion of the one year countdown for the FIBA World Cup 2023. Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News/File

MANILA — Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray said she is more intentional about taking care of her health this 2024, and will put special focus on attending to her scoliosis.

In an interview at the press launch for her new product endorsement, Gray said: "I'm 30. I'm starting to really feel the effects of my scoliosis in my everyday life. So I'm doing pilates almost everyday because it makes me feel better. I'm going to the chiropractor."

The sport of pickleball is also one activity she has tried and enjoys. "I'm not a sports person. Pero enjoy naman ako. I'm able to do it with my friends," she said.

Gray is also excited about her projects for 2024, which she will reveal soon.

"I love embracing the new year," she said. "It's always an opportunity to reset, to go after dreams and aspirations."

"I'm working on some projects that I'm really excited about. Hindi ko pa ma- share muna. They are still in the works," she added. "It's something that I've not done before, something I'm very hands on. So abangan na lang."

Gray consults with those close to her about her plans and ideas, and praises her inner circle as her "safe space."

"I am someone who has a vision, but I'm also someone who needs affirmation," she explained. "I know they won't steer me wrong. They are always very encouraging."

Gray also continues to advocate for locally sourced ingredients being used to create world class products, which is the reason behind her new endorsement for a new wellness and personal care line.

Meantime, Gray has this advice to the 55 Filipinas preparing for the Miss Universe Philippines pageant. 

"See more than just the title. Make the journey like, what does it mean to you, to your family. Is it something to open doors for you and your career? Is it for a cause for yourself, is it to highlight an advocacy, make it more than the title? Out of the 55 girls, only one girl will realize the dream of the title," she said.

For the upcoming Holy Week, Gray said she will spend it with her family in Australia.