Quotes from Pia Wurtzbach

Just because my reign had already ended doesn't mean that I have to forget the things I have done as Miss Universe.

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

I want to see how far I can go with my body. I always tell myself that I will be fit, but it never happens.

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

The relevance of beauty pageants in the Philippines is that it gives people hope.

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.

Because the cameras now are all HD they see everything! They see all the imperfections, so your makeup has to be perfect.

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

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'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.

I wouldn't join Miss Universe if I thought somebody else deserved it more than I do.

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

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.

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

We have miles to go to end AIDS in the Philippines and we need to equip young people with the right information and enable them to access services that are safe and responsive to their needs.

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.

Found my tropical paradise here in Bali.

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

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

I'm scared of injections and needles.

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