The country’s triumph at the 64th Miss Universe pageant ended the year 2015 in Philippine pageantry with a big bang and may be considered the country’s second golden year after 2013. Victories in various beauty competitions around the world achieved by Filipinos in a single year in record fashion is one for the books which included wins in diverse competitions for women, men, children, transgender and even scuba divers, highlighted by a rare back-to-back feat.

Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach made her Miss Universe journey in her third attempt at the Bb. Pilipinas national search. Realizing her dream to become Miss Universe was well within her reach, she promised not to fail her countrymen’s high expectations in the most anticipated beauty event of the year.

Wurtzbach brought her A-game in the national costume, interview, swimsuit and evening gown competitions to succeed in capturing the country’s third Miss Universe crown, the most win for any country in ... Read more »