Top 66 Pia Wurtzbach Quotes

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

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

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

Beauty and fashion are a form of expression and it doesn’t have to come with a price tag. It depends on what suits each person.

I experienced bullying in different forms.

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.

You can only do Miss Universe once, so take as many pictures as you can, enjoy, and have fun.

I’m more Filipino than I am German. I guess I shouldn’t be ashamed to say that.

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

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.

I can’t believe I’m gonna be immortalized in Madam Tussauds! Dream come true.

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.

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.

I want to show the world, the universe rather, that I am confidently beautiful with a heart.

I’ve always seen our faith as an instrument to embrace our fundamental equality, before God and before our laws, and not as a license to discriminate.

I’ll continue doing what I do, whether in the Philippines, here in the U.S., or elsewhere.

Being sweet is something that’s already given. As a beauty queen, you know that you should be relatable to people, that you should be authentic – and that makes you sweet. But you should also have that ‘it’ factor, and the confidence that will make you spicy.

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

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.

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.

If you’re going to give me the role of Darna, I’ll accept it. I will work hard, I will train, I will attend workshops. I will give all my strength. But, of course, it’s ABS-CBN’s decision in the end to see who is the perfect fit to play the role.

When my parents separated, I became the breadwinner of the family.

Nerves can happen to even the best of us. It’s not easy to compete.

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.

It would be good to star in a teleserye, why not.

Life doesn’t end when you get married.

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

Everything I post on social media, they make a headline out of it!

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’m a conservative businesswoman in a way because I try not to invest too much to the point that if things go bad, I’d lose a lot.

The future is a big place.

Everyday, we all struggle to be comfortable with our imperfections.

I didn’t want any other crown when I joined Binibining Pilipinas.

I really lived and breathed Miss Universe.

I wouldn’t be the same Pia if I won Miss Philippines on my first try.

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.

The crown is always with me, so I keep it close.

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.

You have to take into account the arc of your foot when you’re buying heels.

I started modeling when I was 11 years old and acting when I was 12.

I love living in a condo because I don’t have worries, relax ka lang and everything is being taken care of.

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.

I’ve been getting Obagi prior to my being an endorser because my dermatologist prescribes the brand and I always like it, knowing Obagi is a well-trusted name, of quality and is safe to use.

I have nothing against women who decide to have botox done.

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

Just having plants around helps with your mood. You feel relaxed.

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

I’m looking forward to just enjoying my reign as Miss Universe.

I was a nervous flyer before, but now I’ve gotten used to it.

It’s a dream role for me to play a superhero.

For fashion and beauty, I don’t think you have to overthink it.

I have a busy schedule and am constantly traveling so when I do have the time to grocery shop or prepare a meal, I make it a priority.

We never considered Christmas a holiday because the budget was really tight, so Christmas was just a usual day for us.

Tuna pie has been a comfort food for me. Back in high school, when I was still studying at ABS-CBN’s Distance Learning Center, I remember buying it every day from the Jollibee kiosk in our building.

I think it would be a little bit difficult for two girls to share a crown.

When it comes to trying to do good, I will keep going, even when I’m no longer Miss Universe.

I want to feel confident and good about myself.

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.

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’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?

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

I’m scared of injections and needles.

I’m very career-driven.

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.