Pia Wurtzbach

If you have a goal, you have to understand that it's not going to be easy. It might take a while.

— Pia Wurtzbach

I've always seen our faith as an instrument to embrace our fundamental equality, before God and before our laws, and not as…

— Pia Wurtzbach

After I won Miss Universe, my managers started telling me I have to start putting on less makeup.

— Pia Wurtzbach

I learned that you should never be afraid to speak your mind especially when you know it's right.

— Pia Wurtzbach

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

I pay my taxes when I was with ABS-CBN as an actress; when I was with Binibini, so I'll continue on doing…

— Pia Wurtzbach

I like to enjoy foods that keep my energy levels stable. Otherwise I'd likely crash at some point during the day.

— Pia Wurtzbach

Coming from a pageant title that celebrates diversity, I've come to appreciate all kinds of beauty.

— Pia Wurtzbach

I learned so much because I moved out of my mom's when I was 18. It teaches you to be responsible, to…

— Pia Wurtzbach

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

I always knew that transgenders are allowed to join Miss Universe and win Miss Universe. So they're welcome to join.

— Pia Wurtzbach

Back in the States, they actually liked hearing my Filipino accent. People I meet there found it very endearing.

— Pia Wurtzbach

We live in a world where adolescents and young people, especially from key populations, are still left behind. We cannot fail to…

— Pia Wurtzbach

I've heard a lot about the iconic buildings and all that Dubai has to offer and can't wait to experience it for…

— Pia Wurtzbach

If a woman is confident, she believes in herself and is really happy from the inside, you'll see that glow.

— Pia Wurtzbach

There is so much more to the Philippines than just Manila. The beauty is in the neighboring islands.

— Pia Wurtzbach

There's such a huge diaspora of Filipino workers around the world and I want to help tell their story.

— Pia Wurtzbach

I hope to meet a lot of people from different walks of life from different parts of the world.

— Pia Wurtzbach

I do not have any regrets about not having the opportunity to do my walk with the crown on stage.

— Pia Wurtzbach

Because I knew we were going to wear five inches during the pageant, I would train with six inches. So, when it…

— Pia Wurtzbach