Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach made history by becoming the first ever Filipino personality to have a wax figure displayed at Madame Tussauds Hong Kong.
Wurtzbach expressed her disbelief that her wax figure will be standing alongside other wax figures of some of the world’s biggest stars including Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, and Kendall Jenner.
“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.
“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 added.
Madame Tussauds Hong Kong took to social media to share some photos of the measurement process that Wurtzbach has gone through.
During the measurement process, which is referred to as the “sitting”, Wurtzbach met a team from London who took her body measurements, hair and eye color, and other features needed for the wax figure.
“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.
“The team is so good and professional at what they do. They even did this process with Queen Elizabeth II!” Wurtzbach added.
Madame Tussauds Hong Kong also said that it is only fitting for Wurtzbach to be the first ever Filipino to be have her wax figure in honor of her achievements as an international beauty queen, actress, and humanitarian.
Madame Tussauds General Manager Jenny You said that having Wurtzbach’s wax figure is a milestone for them as they have always wanted to have a Filipino figure to be featured in the said attraction.
“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 and what better way to share this milestone but on her birthday,” You said.
“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.
Wurtzbach also expressed her excitement to see the finished wax figure through an Instagram post.
