Philippine Showbiz Today Vol 10 No 23 | Page 5

Philippine Showbiz Today December 8 - 21, 2015 P-Noy wishes Pia Wurtzbach good luck for Miss Universe Bb. Pilipinas Pia Wurtzbach could not help but shed tears at the send-off ceremony before she sets out for the 2015 Miss Uni- verse pageant. The Cagayan de Oro, half-German beauty recalls the several occasions that she stood as a well-wisher to depart- ing beauty queens in a similar proceeding. Wurtzbach was filled with ex- citement 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. Pia Wutzbach is US bound for the annual Miss Universe pageant while Christi Lynn McGarry flies to Germany for the Miss Interconti- nental 2015. 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’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 intelli- gence.• Miss Intercontinental 2015 5