Miss Universe 2015, Pia Wurtzbach will become the first Filipino to be immortalized as a wax statue at Madame Tussauds Hong Kong. 

“When I found out, I was so excited. I couldn’t believe it! In my head, this is something only happens to big stars,” said Pia.

“Leading up to this moment, we of course did our own research, and this is our way to showing the Filipino community living and visiting Hong Kong as well as our neighbor SEA cities that we heard them well. 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,” said Madame Tussauds General Manager Jenny You in a release to media.

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I have a big announcement! Starting early next year, I’ll be residing in Hong Kong! Well, my wax figure will! 😉 So excited to be the first Filipino part of Madame Tussauds! What a birthday treat! Please visit me there. Will be waiting for you! 💙 @madametussaudshongkong

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“More than being a queen, she has all the makings of an icon and we’re proud to be able to house her wax figure at Madame Tussauds Hong Kong for the rest of the world to be able to interact with,” she added.

Madame Tussauds started with a museum in London and has since opened several museums all over the world. It is home to wax figures of prominent historical figures and contemporary celebrities, both dead and alive.

Pia's statue is slated to be unveiled in early 2019. 

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Weclome Miss Pia Wurtzbach @piawurtzbach 👑 - the first ever Filipino wax figure in @madametussaudshongkong ! A queen in every definition of the word, Pia's wax figure will be joining those of the greatest icons from around the world throughout history in 2019. Stay tuned for more updates! #piawurtzbach #madametussaudshongkong #香港杜莎夫人蠟像館 #hongkong #peak

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