A biography for Pia Wurtzbachhasn’t been written yet.
“I felt like I was the odd one out growing up in the province because I was half-Filipino and half-German, so I wasn't full-blooded Filipina and, of course, I was the tallest in my class and I felt kind of awkward.”
“Just because my reign had already ended doesn't mean that I have to forget the things I have done as Miss Universe.”
“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.”
“If I were to be Miss Universe, I will use my voice to influence the youth and I would raise awareness to certain causes like HIV awareness that is timely and relevant to my country which is the Philippines.”
“I have nothing against women who decide to have botox done.”
“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.”
“I might be the next Bond girl, who knows?”
“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 what I do anyway.”
“Found my tropical paradise here in Bali.”
“I want to show the world, the universe rather, that I am confidently beautiful with a heart.”
“I do not have any regrets about not having the opportunity to do my walk with the crown on stage.”
“It's a dream role for me to play a superhero.”
“Because the cameras now are all HD they see everything! They see all the imperfections, so your makeup has to be perfect.”
“If a woman is confident, she believes in herself and is really happy from the inside, you'll see that glow.”
“I experienced bullying in different forms.”
“Let me just make a stand that our friends and family in the LGBTQIA-plus community have the right to take up space in our society.”
“I learned that you should never be afraid to speak your mind especially when you know it's right.”
“I'm very career-driven.”
“Coming from a pageant title that celebrates diversity, I've come to appreciate all kinds of beauty.”
“I think it takes a lot for you to admit you made a mistake and correct it right away, especially on live television.”