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I'm scared of injections and needles.
Life doesn't end when you get married.
Found my tropical paradise here in Bali.
I might be the next Bond girl, who knows?
I experienced bullying in different forms.
I really lived and breathed Miss Universe.
It's a dream role for me to play a superhero.
The crown is always with me, so I keep it close.
It would be good to star in a teleserye, why not.
If I have free time, I go to the gym, or do errands.
I have nothing against women who decide to have botox done.
I was a nervous flyer before, but now I've gotten used to it.
I'm looking forward to just enjoying my reign as Miss Universe.
Just having plants around helps with your mood. You feel relaxed.
I didn't want any other crown when I joined Binibining Pilipinas.
When my parents separated, I became the breadwinner of the family.
Everything I post on social media, they make a headline out of it!
There is a difference between going under the knife and the stigma.
Nerves can happen to even the best of us. It's not easy to compete.
Everyday, we all struggle to be comfortable with our imperfections.
I started modeling when I was 11 years old and acting when I was 12.
Some girls just don't know when to put the brush down, when to stop.
I wouldn't be the same Pia if I won Miss Philippines on my first try.
I think it would be a little bit difficult for two girls to share a crown.
You have to take into account the arc of your foot when you're buying heels.
I can't believe I'm gonna be immortalized in Madam Tussauds! Dream come true.
I'm more Filipino than I am German. I guess I shouldn't be ashamed to say that.
The relevance of beauty pageants in the Philippines is that it gives people hope.
I wouldn't join Miss Universe if I thought somebody else deserved it more than I do.
I'll continue doing what I do, whether in the Philippines, here in the U.S., or elsewhere.
I want to show the world, the universe rather, that I am confidently beautiful with a heart.
You can only do Miss Universe once, so take as many pictures as you can, enjoy, and have fun.
I hope my story could become an inspiration of determination, discipline, faith and hardwork.
I hope to meet a lot of people from different walks of life from different parts of the world.
I do not have any regrets about not having the opportunity to do my walk with the crown on stage.
After I won Miss Universe, my managers started telling me I have to start putting on less makeup.
Coming from a pageant title that celebrates diversity, I've come to appreciate all kinds of beauty.
There is so much more to the Philippines than just Manila. The beauty is in the neighboring islands.
There's such a huge diaspora of Filipino workers around the world and I want to help tell their story.
I love living in a condo because I don't have worries, relax ka lang and everything is being taken care of.
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.
If a woman is confident, she believes in herself and is really happy from the inside, you'll see that glow.
A lot of Filipinas are really into fashion, and there are so many noted Filipino designers around the world.
If there are any offers, opportunities to work abroad in the U.S., then why not? I'll definitely try that out.
Back in the States, they actually liked hearing my Filipino accent. People I meet there found it very endearing.
I like to enjoy foods that keep my energy levels stable. Otherwise I'd likely crash at some point during the day.
Just because my reign had already ended doesn't mean that I have to forget the things I have done as Miss Universe.
I like doing my own errands. I feel like they are very personal and it makes me feel like I achieved a lot that day.
I always knew that transgenders are allowed to join Miss Universe and win Miss Universe. So they're welcome to join.
I think it takes a lot for you to admit you made a mistake and correct it right away, especially on live television.