Pia Wurtzbach looks back at her Miss Universe journey

The initial Instagram post was followed by a series of posts where Pia playfully narrated the moments leading to her Miss Universe win.

Let me tell you, it wasn’t cool to be the 9th country called during top 10! 😨 I was dying in anticipation. My heart was pounding and I remember thinking “How am I ever gonna get the chance to do final question if I don’t pass the swimsuit competition first!” BUT all the hardwork paid off as I get into top 10 and eventually finding out that I actually ranked pretty well for this round. 🙃🙏Thank God for my trainers. @gymbassy and of course, the ever so strict, @johncuay 🤗 So, as a reward, I ordered a whole pizza for myself. As my celebratory meal. No regrets! Sorry, Papa J. 😂🙈🙊#dikonamaninubos #grabekayo #notobodyshaming 😂🙊

A photo posted by Pia Wurtzbach | Miss Universe (@piawurtzbach) on Dec 20, 2016 at 10:34pm PST

It’s about time for Filipino designers! Months before competing I thought about what change I can do to the Bb Pilipinas organization to improve and help future Miss Philippines’. It didn’t take long before I made a promise to myself that after years of not really having a choice on our final look, it’s about time we show a Filipino made gown. Especially at Miss Universe. Tangkilikin ang sariling atin, diba po? The story behind this evening gown is long but quite interesting. Maybe one day I can tell a more detailed story. Basically this blue @albertandrada gown almost didn’t make it in time for the final night because of flight cancelations due to bad weather in Manila. But to the rescue was another Filipino designer who is based in LA, @theolivertolentino. He lent me his beautiful red gown that I wore for the preliminary competition. (Judges select top 15 to compete for final night during prelims. I wouldn’t have made it this far onto the competition if I didn’t pass that round.) But then this blue gown finally makes it 2 days before the final night. And with a little lambing I’m finally getting Madam Stella’s (national director) permission to wear Filipino designers. Years of saving my brownie points from Madam Stella and she finally agreed. But on one condition, “Just make sure you win.” 😅 After all the drama and getting doubted for my color of choice, I stood by my gut feel and advanced to the next round 🙆🏻Wahey! #pressurenamansimadam #challengeaccepted #luckycolor 💙

A photo posted by Pia Wurtzbach | Miss Universe (@piawurtzbach) on Dec 20, 2016 at 11:14pm PST

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