PIA WURTZBACH

Because I knew we were going to wear five inches during the pageant, I would train with six inches. So, when it was time to wear the five-inch heels, they felt like nothing to me.

I want to feel confident and good about myself.

I think what makes a woman naturally more beautiful is when she starts believing in herself and starts getting more confident because you can have the most expensive makeup, you can get a lot of services done, but if deep inside you're still not happy and confident, that's going to show.

When I want something, I stop at nothing to get what I want, even if it takes a while.

To be a Miss Universe is both an honor and responsibility.

Back in the States, they actually liked hearing my Filipino accent. People I meet there found it very endearing.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

We never considered Christmas a holiday because the budget was really tight, so Christmas was just a usual day for us.

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 learned that you should never be afraid to speak your mind especially when you know it's right.

The crown is always with me, so I keep it close.

I want to show the world, the universe rather, that I am confidently beautiful with a heart.

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 experienced bullying in different forms.

Life doesn't end when you get married.

I'm very career-driven.

When my parents separated, I became the breadwinner of the family.

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

We live in a world where adolescents and young people, especially from key populations, are still left behind. We cannot fail to address their needs.

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