Pia Wurtzbach
Found my tropical paradise here in Bali.
When I want something, I stop at nothing to get what I want, even if it takes a while.
I prepared myself for Miss Universe for a very long time, for years, and I would always try to imagine what it would be like to introduce myself as Pia Wurtzbach, Miss Universe.
I felt calm when I was called first runner-up because I felt it was fate. But when they announced that I was Miss Universe, I had mixed emotions. I was happy because I really wanted to win but felt sad for Miss Colombia.
You can be the CEO of a big company and still be unhappy. You can also pass an exam and feel like you've hit the jackpot. Success all depends on how happy you are.
There is a difference between going under the knife and the stigma.
I can't believe I'm gonna be immortalized in Madam Tussauds! Dream come true.
When my parents separated, I became the breadwinner of the family.
I think what makes a woman naturally more beautiful is when she starts believing in herself and starts getting more confident because you can have the most expensive makeup, you can get a lot of services done, but if deep inside you're still not happy and confident, that's going to show.
I've heard a lot about the iconic buildings and all that Dubai has to offer and can't wait to experience it for myself.
The crown is always with me, so I keep it close.
I wouldn't be the same Pia if I won Miss Philippines on my first try.
It's live television. People make mistakes and Steve Harvey was very gracious to apologize. I accept his apology and I think it speaks a lot about his character.
I started modeling when I was 11 years old and acting when I was 12.
The future is a big place.
I'm very career-driven.
I think it would be a little bit difficult for two girls to share a crown.
For the last three years that I have tried, people are laughing at me and saying that I was trying too hard. And my answer is yeah, I really am trying hard.
I really lived and breathed Miss Universe.
I actually quite miss being called Philippines because in the pageant it's normal for us to be called our country instead of our names. If somebody goes, 'Philippines!' I turn my head and I know that's me. Now they go 'Pia' or 'Miss Universe.' Of course that's better. But I also miss that, being called my country.
I pay my taxes when I was with ABS-CBN as an actress; when I was with Binibini, so I'll continue on doing that as long as I'm earning money here, like everybody else.
Nerves can happen to even the best of us. It's not easy to compete.
Life doesn't end when you get married.
I'm so glad I never lost my drive because turns out, I was right! Now I'm finally wearing the Philippine sash in the most prestigious pageant in the world.
I wouldn't join Miss Universe if I thought somebody else deserved it more than I do.
I think it takes a lot for you to admit you made a mistake and correct it right away, especially on live television.
Everything I post on social media, they make a headline out of it!
I hope to meet a lot of people from different walks of life from different parts of the world.
I'm looking forward to just enjoying my reign as Miss Universe.
I might be the next Bond girl, who knows?
I didn't want any other crown when I joined Binibining Pilipinas.
It would be good to star in a teleserye, why not.
If there are any offers, opportunities to work abroad in the U.S., then why not? I'll definitely try that out.
But I'm the type of person who, whatever you throw at me, I can make something out of it.
I was a nervous flyer before, but now I've gotten used to it.
When I want something really badly, whether it's good or bad, I never stop until I get it. It's part of the way I was brought up.
There's such a huge diaspora of Filipino workers around the world and I want to help tell their story.
A lot of Filipinas are really into fashion, and there are so many noted Filipino designers around the world.
I've been stocking up on dry shampoo. We don't have dry shampoo in the Philippines yet. I notice that here in the U.S., there are a lot of volumizing products, like salt spray. In the Philippines, the humidity can make your hair a bit flat, so I'm wondering, how come we don't have this back home?
I wouldn't say there are alliances at the pageant, but I understand if you can't speak the language, you would want to hang out with someone who understands you.
Because I knew we were going to wear five inches during the pageant, I would train with six inches. So, when it was time to wear the five-inch heels, they felt like nothing to me.
You have to take into account the arc of your foot when you're buying heels.
I do not have any regrets about not having the opportunity to do my walk with the crown on stage.
I don't wear the sash to bed. But I make sure it is always clean. I have it in two colors, black and gray. And I make sure it goes with my outfit.
Because the cameras now are all HD they see everything! They see all the imperfections, so your makeup has to be perfect.
Some girls just don't know when to put the brush down, when to stop.
I have nothing against women who decide to have botox done.
After I won Miss Universe, my managers started telling me I have to start putting on less makeup.
What I really like about Ultherapy is that it's really convenient. You only have to do it once a year for 45 minutes. That's really fast.