Miss Philippines Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach took home the crown at the Miss Universe 2015 competition on Sunday, December 20.
Despite what can be described the most shocking announcement in Miss Universe history after pageant host Steve Harvey mistakenly called Miss Colombia the winner, the title is now official, and it's time to learn more about Miss Universe 2015.
Below are 10 facts about Miss Philippines.
Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach Fact 1: She's Half German
According to EN Starz, Wurtzbach's father is German and she had in fact been born in Stuttgart, Baden-Wü region in Germany, but the Filipina beauty grew up in the Philippines.
Check out her photo here.
Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach Fact 2: She's A Trained Chef
Wurtzbach is also a trained chef who received a degree in Culinary Arts at the Center for Asian Culinary Studies in San Juan, Metro Manila, Philippines, EN Starz reported.
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Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach Fact 3: She's A Writer
She has been a beauty writer for Inquirer Lifestyle's To be You section, according to Inquirer.net.
Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach Fact 4: She's A Fashionista
Wurtzbach also has a bit of background in fashion since she has worked as a stylist and a makeup artist.
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Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach Fact 5: She's Not New To Fame
Pia was first introduced to television at the age of 12 after joining modeling and acting agency, Star Magic Talent. According to EN Starz, she appeared on children's shows and films before she got her big break in afternoon TV show "K2BU."
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Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach Fact 6: She's Been Doing Pageants For Only Two Years
Pia's first ever pageant was the 2013 Binibining Pilipinas, where she placed first runner-up, according to Hollywood Life.
Fortunately, it wasn't long before she won the ultimate crown. She fought three times before she was chosen to represent the Philippines at the Miss Universe pageant.
Check out her photo here.
Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach Fact 7: She's A Perfectionist
Inquirer.net reported that Pia would practice her catwalk three hours on end, with her trainers telling her to adjust her walk to suit her frame.
Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach Fact 8: She Loves Sweets
Pia has a sweet tooth, and Rappler claims that the brunette beauty would eat all the ice cream flavors that she could if given the chance.
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Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach Fact 9: She Is One Of The 3 Oldest Title-Holders Of Miss Universe
As reported by Rappler, Miss Universe pageant official rules state that candidates should be between 18 and 26 years old to compete. Available data states that most Miss Universe winners received the title at age 18, making Pia one of the oldest to be crowned the winner at 26.
Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach Fact (Sort-Of) 10: She might be dating the Philippine president Benigno Aquino, Jr.
Hollywood Life reported that Pia had been romantically linked to the Philippine president in April 2015. There have been little detail about the rumor though, apart from Pia saying that Aquino was "very fun to talk to."
Check out below how Pia gracefully handled the awkward moment at the Miss Universe pageant Sunday.