Queen P in Bohol & Miss U 2016 trivia
Fans dismayed at not seeing her
Beauty pageant enthusiasts were surprised that reigning Miss Universe Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach was in Bohol province last Monday (Jan. 23).
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| Pia Wurtzbach arrives in Bohol Courtesy: Dave Responte |
Wurtzbach arrived at the Tagbilaran Airport around 10 a.m., along with Miss Universe organizers and plus-size model Ashley Graham, backstage host of the pageant.
She was met by provincial officials led by Gov. Edgar Chatto and Vice Gov. Dionisio Balite.
At the airport, Wurtzbach was given a symbolic key to Bohol.
Since it was a surprise visit, many fans were dismayed they didn’t get to see her.
“I am one of the millions all over the world who shared in the great joy when Pia Wurtzbach was crowned Miss Universe 2015. However, I was dismayed upon viewing the photos of Pia’s Bohol visit today spreading in social media and not having the opportunity to see in person the woman who has gained the admiration of many,” said Miss Tagbilaran 1987 Fiel Angeli Araoarao-Gabin.
Another fan, LJ Laquinta, said that Boholano fans should have been given the chance to see her since there was no Miss Universe event staged in Bohol.
“The Miss Universe 2016 candidates didn’t come here since Bohol was not part of their itinerary … they didn’t have to hide Pia from us” he said.
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Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach (2nd from right)
and model Ashley Graham (center, 4th from left),
are welcomed by local officials in Bohol led by
Gov. Edgar Chatto and Vice Gov. Dionisio Balite.
Courtesy: Leah Sumampong
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Sources said that the Miss Universe organizers implemented tight security measures.
“Undisclosed for security reasons,” said a Capitol employee.
There was no motorcade for the Miss Universe. She, instead, went directly to work.
According to sources, Wurtzbach was in Bohol to shoot a video for the Department of Tourism to be used for the Miss Universe 2016 coronation night on Jan. 30.
It was still unknown which tourist attraction she would be visiting, since details of her trip here were kept under wraps.
But it was expected that Wurtzbach would visit sites such as the beaches on Panglao Island, Loboc River, Chocolate Hills and the viewing and care centers for the tarsier.
She had also visited the Bohol Bee Farm in Dauis town where she had an interaction with Ms. Vicky.
“She will like the balmy weather here,” added the Capitol employee.
Watch the 65th Miss Universe coronation live on Fox Channel, GMA 7, ABS-CBN Channel 2 and TV 5 on January 30, 2017 Monday 8 a.m. (Manila time).
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Miss U 2016 Trivia
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Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach shows
to the world that “I am confidently beautiful with a heart.”
Photo from Pia Wurtzbach Official Page on FB
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● There are 86 women from across the globe who will compete for the title Miss Universe 2016.
● Emmy Award Winner Steve Harvey returns to host the exciting three-hour programming event.
● Model, designer and body activist Ashley Graham joins as Backstage Host.
● Four-Time Grammy Award-winning R&B group Boyz II Men will perform.
● Grammy Award Nominee Flo Rida and set to perform.
● This year's judges who will help crown the next Miss Universe include:
Dayanara Torres: Former UNICEF ambassador and Miss Universe from Puerto Rico, author, model, and actress.
Sushmita Sen: Bollywood actress, philanthropist and champion of women’s rights in India; founder of I AM Foundation and first ever Miss Universe from India.
Leila Lopes: First Miss Universe from Angola and former United Nations Goodwill Ambassador for Desertification currently working with various charitable organizations in Africa.
Mickey Boardman: Editorial Director of popular fashion and pop-culture magazine, PAPER.
Cynthia Bailey: TV star, former model, and founder of The Bailey Agency School of Fashion, a modeling and fashion school dedicated to helping young women achieve their dreams.
Francine LeFrak: Emmy and Tony award-winning producer, social entrepreneur, women’s empowerment activist and founder of Same Sky, a jewelry initiative that provides training and employment to HIV+ women survivors of the Rwandan Genocide.
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