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Pia Wurtzbach's Road to Miss Universe

By @piawurtzbach (IG)

Published On: January 9, 2017, 12:00 AM

Updated On: November 9, 2020, 02:51 AM

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Follow Pia Wurtzbach's Miss Universe 2015 journey!

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Miss Universe 2015

To-date, Pia is the most-followed Miss Universe with more than 3.3 million followers online. She used her voice to further her advocacies and has brought back the prestigious pageant to the country.

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Pia Wurtzbach

Pia greets Filipinos: “Miss ko na kayo, mga kababayan! Parang ang layo layo nyo.”

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Pia Wurtzbach Camera

Pia tries to see things “from the other side” of the camera.

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Pia Wurtzbach Abroad

She updates her kababayans through her Instagram account: “Good morning from this side of the world. @missuniverse #MissUniverse #MissUniverso #ConfidentlyBeautiful”

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Pia Wurtzbach and Miss Japan

Pia seen together with Miss Universe Japan.

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Pia Wurtzbach Pearls

Pia brought pearls for the National Gift Auction. She writes, “Of course I brought pearls. Cultivated and framed from the rich seas of the Philippines.”

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Pia Wurtzbach Fortune Cookie

Pia’s fortune cookie says: “Determination will get you through this.”

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Pia Wurtzbach and Miss Dominican Republic

Pia together with Ms. Dominican Republic.

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Pia Wurtzbach with Amigas

She takes another photo with her “amigas” from Spain and Serbia.

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Pia Wurtzbach Hair

Pia getting her hair done.

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Pia Wurtzbach and Fadil Berisha

Together with Albanian American fashion photographer Fadil Berisha.

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Pia Wurtzbach Swimwear

Wearing her swimsuit.

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Pia Wurtzbach Swimming

After posing, Pia takes a quick dip in the pool.

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Pia Wurtzbach Casual

Looking stunning in casual clothing!

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Pia Wurtzbach Miss Universe

Pia with the rest of the Miss Universe 2015 candidates.

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Pia Wurtzbach Pabebe Wave

Pia Wurtzbach asked Aldub Nation to help her during the Ms. Universe pagaent. Pia is also a good friend of 'Eat Bulaga's' Pauleen Luna.

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Pia Wurtzbach Laban

Pia Wurtzbach hashtags #LabanPiaPinas on Instagram. She also dedicates her fight to God and everyone.

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Pia Wurtzbach Rehearsal

Pia Wurtzbach just finished rehearsing for the pageant. She says, "Feeling confidently beautiful as we rehearse for the first time on stage for the Preliminary Competition tonight! The stage looks AMAZING."

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Pia Before Pageant

Pia Wurtzbach takes a photo before the pageant!

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Pia Wurtzbach National Costume

Pia Wurtzbach wearing her national dress by Albert Andrada.

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Pia Wurtzbach Top 5

Pia Wurtzbach made it to the Top 5, then eventually to the Top 3!

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Pia Wurtzbach Wins Miss Universe

Pia Wurtzbach wins Miss Universe 2015! Despite the confusion stirred by host Steve Harvey's erroneous announcement of winners, Pia was ultimately crowned Miss Universe 2015.

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