Pia Wurtzbach
Pia Wurtzbach | |
|---|---|
 Pia Wurtzbach in Philippine Terno | |
| Born | Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach September 24, 1989 |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, model, chef, writer, stylist |
| Agent | Star Magic (2001–06; 2015–present) |
| Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) [1] |
| Beauty pageant titleholder | |
| Title | Miss Universe Philippines 2015 |
| Hair color | Brown |
| Eye color | Brown |
| Major competition(s) | Binibining Pilipinas 2013 (1st runner-up) Binibining Pilipinas 2014 (Top 15) Binibining Pilipinas 2015 (Winner) Miss Universe 2015 TBA |
Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach (born September 24, 1989) is a Filipino actress, model and beauty pageant titleholder who won the Binibining Pilipinas 2015 national pageant as Miss Universe Philippines 2015.[2] She will represent the Philippines at the Miss Universe 2015 pageant.[3][4]
Personal life
Wurtzbach is of Filipino and German descent born on September 24, 1989 in Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Her father, Klaus Uwe Wurtzbach, is German while her mother is a retired Filipino nurse based in London. She has one sister who is three years younger than her. She finished her secondary education at ABS-CBN Distance Learning School in Quezon City and studied Culinary Arts at the Center for Asian Culinary Studies in San Juan, Metro Manila.[5][6][7]
Career
Wurtzbach worked as a cosmetics model. At age 11, under the name Pia Romero, she worked as an actress and was managed by ABS-CBN's theatrical agency called Star Magic. Among her TV credits are the teen-oriented series K2BU, the concert variety program ASAP, the romance anthology Your Song, the sitcom show Bora, and the drama series Sa Piling Mo.[7][8][9][10] She appeared in films such as Kung Ako Na Lang Sana (2003), All My Life (2004), and All About Love (2006).[8][11] At present she is a stylist and beauty writer for Inquirer Lifestyle's 2bU section.[5][12]
Pageantry
Binibining Pilipinas
Having previously competed in the Bb Pilipinas pageant, Wurtzbach took part in the competition for the third time in 2015 where she eventually won, crowned as Miss Universe Philippines 2015 by the outgoing titleholder Miss Universe Philippines 2014 Mary Jean Lastimosa.
Miss Universe 2015
Wurtzbach has gained the right to represent the Philippines in Miss Universe 2015 at an undisclosed location and date. [2][3]
Appearances
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes |
| 2015 | Aksyon | Guest | TV5 | |
| News to Go | Guest | GMA News TV | ||
| The Buzz | Guest | ABS-CBN | ||
| ASAP | Guest Performer | |||
| Aquino & Abunda Tonight | Guest | |||
| Binibining Pilipinas 2015 | Candidate | Winner | ||
| 2014 | Binibining Pilipinas 2014 | Top 15 Finalist | ||
| 2013 | Binibining Pilipinas 2013 | 1st Runner-up | ||
| 2012 | Third Eye: Sirena sa Breakwater | Sari | TV5 | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Komiks | Marilou | ABS-CBN | ||
| 2011 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Stroller | Elaine | ||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Birth Certificate | Michelle | |||
| 2006 | Sa Piling Mo | Julia | ||
| 2005–2006 | Bora | Pia | ||
| 2004 | Wansapanatym: Hardin ng Mga Wenekleks | Garden Fairy | ||
| 2003 | It Might Be You | Allison / Mary Lou | ||
| 2002–2006 | ASAP | Host/Performer | ||
| 2002 | K2BU | Jewel |
Film
| Year | Film | Role | Film Company |
| 2006 | All About Love | Carmi | Star Cinema |
| 2004 | All My Life | Sarah | |
| 2003 | Kung Ako Na Lang Sana | Young Chari |
References
- ^ . Philippine Star. March 7, 2014 http://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2014/03/07/1297895/pldt-presents-2014-bb.-pilipinas-pageant.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ a b "Pia Wurtzbach crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2015". Philippine Daily Inquirer. March 16, 2015.
- ^ a b "Pia Wurtzbach crowned as Miss Universe-Philippines 2015". Philippine Entertainment Portal. March 15, 2015.
- ^ http://entertainment.tempo.com.ph/2015/03/13/bb-pilipinas-2015-top-10-favorites/
- ^ a b "Bb. Pilipinas Universe is Inquirer Lifestyle's own, a best friend". Philippine Daily Inquirer. March 18, 2015.
- ^ "Pia Wurtzbach: Bb. Pilipinas #15 Profile, Bios, & Photos". Philippine News. April 14, 2013.
- ^ a b "Pia Romero Video, Celebrity Interview and Paparazzi". OVGuide.
- ^ a b "From an aspiring teen star to a 'beauty queen' – Pia Wurtzbach. Who is she?". Star Cinema. April 4, 2014.
- ^ "Meet 5 celebrity beauties in 2013 Binibining Pilipinas". ABS-CBN News. February 23, 2013.
- ^ "Pia Wurtzbach bags Miss Universe PH crown, leads Bb. Pilipinas winners". InterAksyon. March 16, 2015.
- ^ "Pia Romero IMDB Profile". IMDB.
- ^ "Congratulations, Pia! Inquirer Lifestyle's 2bU stylist is Binibining Pilipinas-Universe 2015". Philippine Daily Inquirer. March 16, 2015.