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In her own words: The power of women

They walk the talk and put their hearts where their mouth is. As we celebrate International women's Day, we bring you some of the women we admire -- and the words of wisdom they have shared on the pages of PeopleAsia and on the world stage. Maine Mendoza on being beautiful:“I am grateful…

The historic feats behind every Filipino beauty queen’s Miss U victory

Catriona Gray’s recent win has led not a few “beau con” fans to compare our four Miss Universe queens with one another. It’s inevitable, but we have to remember that each woman is a product of her time. They each brought something new and groundbreaking to the table when they…

Here are some facts about the newly-crowned Miss Universe 2018

For the second time in three years, the Philippines is again the home of Miss Universe—and we have Catriona Gray to thank for that! Her impeccable performance in Bangkok, Thailand this year earned for her the adoration of Filipinos as well as other nationalities, including former beauty queens and seasoned…

Pia and Charo share their #BeYOUtifulStory

https://youtu.be/Ai9rg8ExMKU Ultherapy is proud to welcome Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach and veteran actress and media executive Charo Santos-Concio into its family of brand ambassadors. Like the original endorsers of the US FDA-cleared, non-invasive skin-lifting-and-tightening treatment—Queen of all Media Kris Aquino, beauty editor Agoo Bengzon, fashion designer Rosanna Ocampo and…

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…

Rachel Louise Peters : One with the universe

Rachel Louise Peters does not simply walk into a room…she glides into one. By VIC S. SEVILLA | Photography by DIX PEREZ When the elevator doors open and she steps out in a pair of jeans and shirt into the corridor of the fourth floor of Shangri-La at 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…

Beauty and Brawn Collide: Pia and Pacman Meet

Manny Pacman Pacquiao and 2015 Miss Universe Pia Wurtzbach came face to face yesterday, April 14 at the Novotel Manila Araneta Center. The two icons of Philippine talent and pride were busy completing their own agendas for the day but met at the Food Exchange Manila along with Binibining Pilipinas…

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…