Miss Universe 2015 Archives

Pia Wurtzbach on self-awareness, mental health and a beauty icon’s responsibilities to her followers

As the former Miss Universe renews her collaboration with Merz Aesthetics as the “face” of Ultherapy, Pia candidly shares her views on a host of subjects, including not setting unachievable beauty standards on social media by digitally hiding flaws and enhancing features. Text and photos by Alex Y. Vergara Even…

Pia Wurtzbach takes you on a culinary journey with “Pia’s Kitchen”

Launched in collaboration with Chef Carlo Miguel of CloudEats, it features the former beauty queen’s favorite dishes from countries she has traveled to — making fans feel like they’re traveling alongside her through its culinary offerings. By Alvy Alviar Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach proved that she is confidently beautiful…

How Pia Wurtzbach achieved that Miss Universe glow

It’s official! After years of support and friendship, Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach is finally the face of the Dr. CRB Aesthetic and Laser Clinic. Before all the global fame, Pia Wurtzbach went to Dr. Cecilia Bernad to achieve a healthy glowing skin and a more shapely body for the…

A look back: Wurtzbach and the Waldorf

The Waldorf Astoria — one of New York City’s, and possibly the world’s, most iconic hotels — is set to close indefinitely this year. It has housed celebrities like Elizabeth Taylor and Frank Sinatra, royalty, and of course, our favorite 'queen.' In 2016, almost exactly a year ago to this date, PeopleAsia…

Manila, Philippines: The New Center of the Universe

Itâ€™s official â€” next year, the Philippines will be the center of the universe. The queen of all pageants, Miss Universe, will be held right here in the Philippines, this time with 26-year-old Maxine Medina representing the country in the pageant's 65th edition. Slated on January 30, 2017, it has…

PeopleAsia Feb-March 2016: Behind the Scenes

In the midst ofÂ Pia AlonzoÂ Wurtzbach'sÂ excitement, thoughts of wanting to share her journey to the crown never left the newly, and rightfully, crowned Miss Universe 2015. Â Â While many others were still focused on the coronation night's events, PeopleAsia was two steps, or should we say strides, ahead and immediately contacted…