Pia Wurtzbach is a model, actress and beauty queen who is known for being crowned Miss Universe 2015. After becoming Miss Universe 2015, she returned to ABS-CBN after signing a two-year exclusive contract in October 2017. She appeared as a guest host in ASAP and the co-host of World of Dance Philippines with Luis Manzano. Wurtzbach is a professional model, actress, host and TV personality. She began acting at age four under the stage name Pia Romero. She also works to raise awareness on important social issues like HIV as the UNAIDS Goodwill Ambassador for Asia and the Pacific. After being raised in the Philippines, she spent several years in England. She finished her secondary education at ABS-CBN Distance Learning Center in Quezon City, Metro Manila, and studied culinary arts at the Center for Asian Culinary Studies in San Juan, Metro Manila. 

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Wurtzbach joined Binibining Pilipinas pageant three times, and won in 2015 in her third attempt. She then represented Philippines at the Miss Universe 2015 pageant, where she eventually won the title, becoming the first Filipina to win the pageant in four decades, and the first Filipina to win the pageant in the 21st century. She is the third Filipina to win the title of Miss Universe, following Gloria Diaz who won in 1969 and Margie Moran who won in 1973, and was succeeded by Catriona Gray three years later, with Gray winning Miss Universe 2018. Wurtzbach stated that she has signed a contract with WME/IMG's IMG Universe division where she will continue to work with the Miss Universe Organization as an HIV/AIDS awareness advocate after her reign. Asia's Next Top Model also cast her as a guest judge on several episodes of the fifth cycle. She costarred with Vice Ganda and Daniel Padilla in a film under production of Star Cinema. The project served as her acting comeback after six years and her first film in more than a decade. Wurtzbach additionally served as a judge during the final coronation night of Miss Universe 2017.


The TV personality, model, actress and former Miss Universe recently graced the cover of British Thoughts magazine wearing Genevive Jewelry. Wearing the pave and pearl bypass ring, the stunning former Miss Universe posed in a stylish white dress. Her hair was decorated with a row of pearls on top of her sleek bun, adding an element of style and classiness to further accentuate the beautiful look she was wearing. Whether you’re looking to upgrade your everyday jewelry staples or make a splash with a bold statement piece, Genevive Jewelry has something in store for every woman. Shop Pia’s look— or even find similar pieces to complete a matching set! 

July 07, 2022 — Genevive Jewelry