MANILA, Philippines—Miss Universe 2015 Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach will pass down the crown on Monday after a year of reign. While she may be stepping down her throne, Pia’s life after reign wouldn’t be far from the organization that crowned her Miss Universe.
Pia is set to return to New York to fulfill her new role as ambassador of the Miss Universe Organization.
“I’m ready to pass on the crown to the new winner, and I’m happy and relieved that I’ll still be working closely with the organization even after I pass on the crown. I’m excited because I’m ready to move forward,” Pia said in an interview with ABS-CBN News.
But before that, Pia will devote her time in fulfilling commitments to brands that she endorses.
She will also be flying to neighboring Asian countries for Asia’s Next Top Model where she will appear as one of the judges of the Asian franchise of the hit American reality television series.
The 27 year-old beauty queen also plans to spend time with her family whom she had been away from since her move to New York City.
She also plans to auction off some of the clothing she has accumulated during her reign.
Reflecting on her journey as Miss Universe, Pia said: “I think I did my job pretty well. A lot of people would have opinions and say ‘You should have done more of this and less of that. It should have been this way or that way.’ Or ‘You’re not acting like a beauty queen parang naglalaro ka lang. But the thing is I answer to my bosses at Miss Universe and if they’re happy then that’s all that matters to me. I know I’m going in the right direction.”
“I’ve had a fun year and there’s really nothing more that I could ask for,” Pia said in a separate interview.