The relevance of beauty pageants in the Philippines is that it gives people hope. — Pia Wurtzbach Copy Share Image
I wouldn't say there are alliances at the pageant, but I understand if you can't speak the language, you would want to… — Pia Wurtzbach Copy Share Image
Just because my reign had already ended doesn't mean that I have to forget the things I have done as Miss Universe. — Pia Wurtzbach Copy Share Image
I always knew that transgenders are allowed to join Miss Universe and win Miss Universe. So they're welcome to join. — Pia Wurtzbach Copy Share Image
While I wasn't able to do my first walk' as Miss Universe during my pageant, at least I'll be able to do… — Pia Wurtzbach Copy Share Image
Coming from a pageant title that celebrates diversity, I've come to appreciate all kinds of beauty. — Pia Wurtzbach Copy Share Image
I'm so glad I never lost my drive because turns out, I was right! Now I'm finally wearing the Philippine sash in… — Pia Wurtzbach Copy Share Image
I actually quite miss being called Philippines because in the pageant it's normal for us to be called our country instead of… — Pia Wurtzbach Copy Share Image
There's really a lot of lessons that I've learned from being Miss Universe. I don't even know where to begin. Just being… — Pia Wurtzbach Copy Share Image
Because I knew we were going to wear five inches during the pageant, I would train with six inches. So, when it… — Pia Wurtzbach Copy Share Image
I felt calm when I was called first runner-up because I felt it was fate. But when they announced that I was… — Pia Wurtzbach Copy Share Image
If I were to be Miss Universe, I will use my voice to influence the youth and I would raise awareness to… — Pia Wurtzbach Copy Share Image
I prepared myself for Miss Universe for a very long time, for years, and I would always try to imagine what it… — Pia Wurtzbach Copy Share Image
There's really a lot of lessons that I've learned from being Miss Universe. I don't even know where to begin. Just being able to… — Pia Wurtzbach Copy Share Image
I think it takes a lot for you to admit you made a mistake and correct it right away, especially on live television. — Pia Wurtzbach Copy Share Image
I want to see how far I can go with my body. I always tell myself that I will be fit, but it never… — Pia Wurtzbach Copy Share Image
Sometimes we think that the more expensive brands will be more effective. Sometimes if you stick to the basics, that's what really matters. That's… — Pia Wurtzbach Copy Share Image
For the last three years that I have tried, people are laughing at me and saying that I was trying too hard. And my… — Pia Wurtzbach Copy Share Image
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… — Pia Wurtzbach Copy Share Image
I learned so much because I moved out of my mom's when I was 18. It teaches you to be responsible, to be independent. — Pia Wurtzbach Copy Share Image
I'll continue doing what I do, whether in the Philippines, here in the U.S., or elsewhere. — Pia Wurtzbach Copy Share Image
I like to enjoy foods that keep my energy levels stable. Otherwise I'd likely crash at some point during the day. — Pia Wurtzbach Copy Share Image
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… — Pia Wurtzbach Copy Share Image
