Quotes from 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 that as long as I'm earning money here, like everybody else.

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.

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 hope my story could become an inspiration of determination, discipline, faith and hardwork.

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.

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.

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

If there are any offers, opportunities to work abroad in the U.S., then why not? I'll definitely try that out.

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

I've worked countless jobs from waiting tables to packing boxes in a paper factory - a testament that I hustled on and never gave up til I reached my dreams.

I'm a risk-taker because I don't have a lot of experience in putting up a business before - I didn't really learn about this in school - but I still choose to do it, especially since I'm now getting good advice from people around me.

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

If I have free time, I go to the gym, or do errands.

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.

Life doesn't end when you get married.

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

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

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?

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

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

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.

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

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

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