Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach officially begun her reign on Monday, January 4, appearing on ABC’s Good Morning America, two weeks after she was crowned in Las Vegas.

Pia quoted she still finds her historic triumph surreal, and added, “I’m so happy. I’m so excited, I can’t wait to start my reign.” She said she got in touch with Miss Colombia Ariadna Gutierrez, who was mistakenly crowned on December 20 because of the host Steve Harvey’s mix up. She said Ariadna seemed to be doing well when she greeted her on her birthday on December 25.

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“I understand how she feels, I’m also concerned (about) her. And I know that she’s a beautiful young lady, very talented, and I think that she’ll have a lot of other opportunities. She’ll do very well I’m sure,” Pia said.

She also posted a message for Ariadna’s fans who have criticized her in their social media posts.

“I understand what they feel, because of course they want their bet to win. So that’s completely understandable. If it (were) the other way around, I’m sure the Filipinos would also feel a little bit disappointed with the results,” she added.

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Pia dismissed a suggestion made by US presidential candidate Donald Trump that she and Ariadna can share the crown saying - “I think it would be a little bit difficult for two girls to share a crown. But I have high hopes this will give great opportunities for me and Miss Colombia, and the rest of the candidates,” she said.

She added she would love to be the next Bond girl, but she will have to focus on her duties as Miss Universe. Aside from raising awareness on HIV/AIDS, as she vowed during the question and answer portion of the pageant, Pia said she also wants to raise awareness about relief operations for calamity-stricken areas and cyber-bullying.

As for wearing the crown, Pia quipped: “It’s a little bit heavy, I’m not complaining. It can stay there for a long time.”

Pia’s triumph ended a 42-year drought for the Philippines in the prestigious pageant. She is the third Miss Universe from the Philippines. Pia also guested on LIVE with Kelly and Michael, where she met actor Samuel Jackson and The Bachelor’s Ben Higgins. She was also given the opportunity do the Miss Universe walk on the show.

Other appearances include, Inside Edition, where she showed her New York apartment, Extra, Access Hollywood, where she met actress Eva Longoria, Nightline, and Entertainment Tonight.