After lots of heating controversies, storm and hullabaloos, Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach from Philippines won the Miss Universe 2015 crown this Sunday! The beauties that have exquisite body frames, glitz and glamour proved their intelligence in the final question and answer round. Let’s have a look at the witty answers of the “Confidently Beautiful” ladies and find out what was it that made Pia win the crown!
Like last year, this edition of Miss Universe also witnessed two question and answer segments whereby the first segment saw different and unique questions the second segment proffered the identical question to all the three delegates. The twist in this year segment lied in the fact that after one segment of Question and Answer Round, the Top 5 delegates were trimmed down to Top 3 finalists.
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The top five contestants comprised Miss Philippines, Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach, Miss Colombia, Ariadna Aravelo, Miss USA, Olivia Jordan, Miss France, Flora Coquerel and Miss Australia, Monika Radulovic. The contestants were then intrigued by different judges with different questions.
Miss Philippines was asked: “Earlier this year, there was a controversy in Philippines about the United States reopening a base in your country. Do you think the United States should have a military presence in your country?”
Pia smilingly replied: “I think that the United States and the Philippines have always had a good relationship with each other. We were colonized by the Americans and we have their culture and our traditions even up to this day and I think that we're very welcoming with the Americans. And I don't see any problem with that at all.”
Next up was Miss France who was asked: “Having experienced terrorism first hand yourself, what is the best way for government to combat this rising threat?”
Flora beamingly reflected: “In my opinion, to fight terrorism, first we have to know where the problems are coming from. We have to listen to the people who are committing these attacks. So, we have to find the problem at its heart and for us French, we have to learn to be happy, to live and to be among ourselves. Thank you.”
Next was Miss Australia’s turn who was intrigued: “Australia is taking its first step towards legalizing marijuana. Do you think that is a good idea? Why?”
Monica was quite confident as she pondered: “Thank you for that wonderful question Steve. Now this topic has brought positives and negatives and is quite debated. I believe that in certain circumstances, legalizing marijuana does have definite benefits. It has been found to be really amazing in treating cancer and has really really helped those very very sick. In that circumstance, I definitely think that yes, we should, but the government should definitely weigh other options.”
Another one in the cue was Miss Colombia who was asked: “Drug abuse continues to be one of the world's most serious problems. What do you think is the best way to handle this issue?”
Ariadna posed: “Good evening, everybody. The ideas that I have that we could use to eradicate these problems that are unfortunately affecting our world is in our homes to incentivize education for these problems because they continue to be large problems for the world.”
Next one was Miss USA, who was questioned: “Few issues in the United States are more polarizing than gun ownership. The argument really heats up after major tragic events such as San Bernardino and Sandy Hook. What is your position on gun control?”
The queen of smile, Olivia Jordan expressed: “This is an incredibly difficult issue and the United States is constantly battling and weighting our options. I think it's incredibly important that all individuals have the right to protect themselves and feel safe, but I also think that sometimes we need to look at safety as a whole — more than just our personal safety. So, I think we need stronger regulations. Specifically, I think we need to pay attention.”
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Those who made the cut for the final three, meanwhile, were Miss Philippines, Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach, Miss Colombia, Ariadna Aravelo and Miss USA, Olivia Jordan. The Top 3 contestants were then asked a standard question: “Why should you be the next Miss Universe?”
Miss USA, Olivia Jordan reflected: “I think that I should be the next Miss Universe because I am so passionate and so driven. It is my goal to inspire people from around the world- to believe in themselves, to be themselves and to follow their wildest dreams no matter what those dreams are. I want to work to bring equality towards men and women. It is time to step up into power women. And I want to empower women all over the world.”
Miss Colombia, Ariadna Aravelo expressed: “I am positive that I should be the third Miss Universe for my country Colombia because all I have of the attributes that a Latin woman has. I am a woman who is full of feeling and have the attributes that a women should have in Colombia and a Miss Universe should have for all of her events.”
Miss Philippines, Pia Wurtzbach who eventually won the crown stated: “To be a Miss Universe is both an honor and responsibility. If I were to be Miss Universe, I will use my voice to influence the youth and I would raise awareness to certain causes like HIV awareness that is timely and relevant to my country which is the Philippines. I want to show the world, the universe rather, that I am confidently beautiful with a heart. Thank you.”
That was a tough fight for sure and the ladies proved their energy and prowess fair and square by giving brainy yet impressive answers! Bravo to all the top five standing as the finalists! Miss Universe established the essence of “Confidently Beautiful”!