Pia Wurtzbach teases: 'I have a never-say-die story'
Filipino-German beauty queen Pia Wurtzbach made us proud when she won Miss Universe in Las Vegas, Nevada in 2015.
But Pia teases that it is not the end of her story. She says that she's doing something that will make us proud of her again.
"I think a lot of people know already my story in Binibini. I kept trying and finally made it here. Beyond that, what are the new things that I’m going to do. That’s what I am working on right now. I want to continue to make all of you proud. I do have a never-say-die story because of my story when I joined Ms. Universe, but it’s not the end of my story. Abangan niyo na lang,” says Pia, at the launch of the Ginebra San Miguel Calendar Girl 2019 Isla ballroom of EDSA Shangri-La hotel recently.
Pia says it is an honor to endorse an iconic and respected brand which has been in the market for over 185 years now.
“I am so honored to be part of this well respected brand. It is really recognized all over the world. Itong sa Ginebra San Miguel, medyo special case ito;
"Kasi a few months ago, syempre tiningnan ko sarili ko sa salamin. Napansin ko, ‘medyo, girl, hindi na medyo Miss Universe figure mo ha’. After nalaman ko na kukunin ako ng GSM, I promise, I will deliver. Just give me a few weeks.”
Manager of Ginebra San Miguel Noli Macalalag joins Wurtzbach on stage to present to her a simple token: a commemorative GSM bottle to officially welcome her to the Ginebra San Miguel family.
Pia adds she pushed herself to workouts. From regular gym session to high intensity workouts, she made sure she still has fun.
“Pinaghandaan ko ito. Nag train ako. Di ko dinaya. Inisip ko kasi dapat maganda ako sa camera. Pero while I was doing it, I realized, kailangan maganda rin pakiramdam ko. I think yun yung mas importante talaga. So thank you, na push ako ng Ginebra," she says.
Pia explains that she sought first the permission of her talent agency, the International Management Group which organizes the annual Miss Universe beauty contest, where she is still signed up as one of the models.
The beauty queen was quick to share that Ginebra San Miguel is a Monde Selection Gold Awardee and recognized by Drinks International and Wines and Spirits Competition as the World’s Largest Selling Gin Brand.
“This became the final pitch na sobrang nagustuhan ng IMG (International Management Group). Nag yes sila kaagad kasi kilala nila ang brand and this is the world’s largest selling gin brand. So they said yes right away, and syempre, I said yes!"
This is the first time that Pia accepted an endorsement that requires wearing swimsuits outside the pageant world.
“Ginebra San Miguel is an internationally recognized brand. I am really happy to be here. Thank you so much for making me part of this family. My favorite drink is actually gin and tonic. I like to add juniper berries and peppercorn. That is my signature drink. My best friend actually makes it for me. Now, I would like to call it the Pia drink.” True enough, everyone was treated to a Pia drink right after she revealed her favorite G&T drink.
During the big reveal, the guests were guided through all the calendar sheets shown on the big screen. The first, with her in a red swimsuit holding the classic gin since 1834. Second is Pia in blue, showcasing GSM Blue flavors.
National Sales Manager Allan Mercado and National Marketing Manager Ronald Molina also joined on stage with Ginebra San Miguel General Manager Noli Macalalag and Wurtzbach for a celebratory toast.
Macalalag leads: “Isang tagay sa tunay na tapang ni Pia, ang ating 2019 Ginebra San Miguel Calendar Girl. At isang tagay para sa mga Pilipino. Pilipino tayo. Matapang tayo. Ginebra tayo. Cheers!”
Guests got to enjoy handcrafted drinks from the Ginebra San Miguel Bar 1834 with offerings of Ginebra San Miguel Gin and Tonic, GSM Blue Light Gin Tom Collins, GSM Premium Gin Calamansi Surprise, Primera Light Brandy Sky Prisma, Vino Kulafu Kulmix, Antonov Vodka Cosmopolitan, Añejo Medium Rum Cuba Libre, GSM Blue Flavors Margarita Slush, and GSM Blue Flavors Gin Pomelo Slush. They even got to bring home a customized bottle of Ginebra with their photo printed on the label, courtesy of the Tatak Ginebra booth. Overflowing food and drinks were also served.
Ginebra San Miguel Calendar 2019 will soon be released in stores and dealers nationwide. - ROBERT REQUINTINA
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