By: Helen Flores (The Philippine Star)
MANILA, Philippines — Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach will join other famous celebrities who have wax models in Madame Tussauds Hong Kong.
Wurtzbach is the first Filipino to get a wax figure at Madame Tussauds, a wax museum that first opened in London over 200 years ago.
The beauty queen announced on Instagram that her figure would be available for viewing starting next year.
“When I found out, I was so excited. I couldn’t believe it! In my head, this is something that only happens to big stars,” Wurtzbach said.
“I go to Madame Tussauds, so I know what it’s like and how fun it is there. And now, thinking that I’m going to be one of them, I’m very honored, I’m very grateful and I can’t wait to see it,” she said.
Wurtzbach recently went through the measurement process – also known as a “sitting” – for her wax figure, with a team from London.
“It was really quite a process and it’s so high tech! One second they were only taking a photo of my face then next thing I know, I see my face from different angles so instantly. It’s amazing,” she said.
Wurtzbach will be joining the likes of Taylor Swift, Jackie Chan and Choi Siwon.
Madame Tussauds HK described Wurtzbach as “a queen in every definition of the word.”
Wurtzbach’s wax figure will be joining those of the greatest from around the world throughout history in 2019, it said.
Madame Tussauds general manager Jenny You said Wurtzbach’s inclusion in the famous museum is their way of showing their appreciation to the Filipino community living and visiting Hong Kong.
“With Pia’s sweet, positive and fun personality, we really could not have imagined having anyone but her to represent the Philippines in this way and what better way to share this milestone but on her birthday?” You said in a statement.
Wurtzbach’s victory became controversial after host Steve Harvey initially announced the wrong winner of the Miss Universe 2015 pageant.
Madame Tussauds has opened museums in major cities all over the world. – Charmie Joy Pagulong
