Yes, our very own Pia Wurtzbach got the crown after a controversial mix-up by Steve Harvey proclaiming Ms. Colombia as Miss Universe 2015. The cue card was big enough for everyone to read but then what happened declaring someone else instead of the real winner was just so disappointing. Miss Australia confirmed that the teleprompter declared Pia as the real winner. It might have been an honest mistake (maybe he needs a new pair of eyeglasses) and Pia was deprived the actual moment of glory but still, she is someone to be proud of – articulate, intelligent, elegant, graceful and has shown from the start that she deserves to win.
Yes, we got the crown, the third Miss Universe win for the Philippines. It’s been 42 years since Margie Moran took home the crown. What a lovely year-ender news for the Philippines.
So proud of you Pia 🙂
She looks lovely in the photo, Arlene. I admit that I didn’t realise this contest still went on. It gets no coverage here anymore.
Best wishes, Pete.
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It is still a yearly event Pete where around 79 or 80 countries participate. We watched it live yesterday morning but the fiasco which Steve Harvey made in declaring the real winner somewhat dampened the event. I am not sure if it was deliberate or not but our very own Miss Philippines was the real winner. It was a two-minute rejoicing for Miss Colombia (what a shame) and Pia showed poise patiently waiting on the side until the host apologized and said that he made a mistake. Miss Philippines is the true winner as Miss Universe.
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I saw the news about the competition through Reader the day after. What an awful thing to do to someone. Harvey is a media personality and would have to be completely blind to not read the name off the teleprompter. Then, he took a long time to apologise. That was insulting to the winner and quite unprofessiona. The backlas has not been good for him and this is ultimately fair.
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A lot of video clips are circulating on the net. Pia was properly crowned when she was back stage and that was the time that she cried. Even some contestants were hostile to her after she won.The cue card was clear enough for him to declare the wrong contestant.
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People are crazy. It’s a beauty contest and all the participants are beautiful. It’s nothing to fight over. I will try to find some of those clips you mentioned. Have a great holiday weekend.
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Thank you so much. You too.
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