Bb. Pilipinas Pia Wurtzbach could not help but shed tears at the send-off ceremony before she sets out for the 2015 Miss Universe pageant. The Cagayan de Oro, half-German beauty recalls the several occasions that she stood as a well-wisher to departing beauty queens in a similar proceeding.
Wurtzbach was filled with excitement and glowing in a black outfit as she acknowledged the warm support of her Bb. Pilipinas Charities family led by chairman Stella Marquez-Araneta at the Pool Bar & Lounge of the new Novotel Manila in Araneta Center, Cubao on Thursday.
Christi Lynn McGarry (right) flies to Germany for the Miss Intercontinental 2015.
“I just could not believe this moment and I am so thankful to all of you for your wonderful support. I promise to give my all to best represent our country and to bring home to you the Miss Universe crown this Christmas,” said the 26-year-old culinary arts graduate, model and aspiring actress.
Wurtzback, formerly Pia Romero during her ABS-CBN Star Magic days, went through a lot of challenges and sacrifices, losing twice before winning on her third try at a national beauty title. Pia has gone under rigorous training and preparation to be at her most competitive form for the tough and hotly contested Miss Universe competition. Pia’s trip to Las Vegas got boost when she received a bouquet and card with hand-written note from President Noynoy Aquino, a friend and admirer who have fallen for her Caucasian charm and intelligence.
Wurtzbach has kind of overshadowed Christi Lynn McGarry’s send-off for the Miss Intercontinental 2015 to be held at Maritim Hotel in Magdeburg, Germany on Dec.18, two days before the Miss Universe 2015 finals at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA on Dec. 20. McGarry, a statuesque, 24-year-old, Fil-Am beauty from New Jersey, USA, will try to win at the Miss Intercontinental pageant on her second chance for the title.
McGarry, who traced her roots to Nabua, Camarines Sur, has made a rare pageant record having already competed in the Miss Intercontinental pageant 2010 when it was held in Dominican Republic, finishing among the Top 15 and bagging the Miss Intercontinental Asia-Oceaña title. With 67 delegates this time and a different set of judges, MacGarry will compete against herself to win the crown five years after.
Miss Globe 2015 Ann Colis, Hannah Ruth Sison, Kimverlyn Suiza, Bianca Guidotti and Janicel Lubina graced the twin send-offs.
