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Public records list Pia Wurtzbach as an actor, model and beauty pageant contestant. Pia Wurtzbach was born on September 24, 1989 in Stuttgart, Stuttgart Government Region, Germany. That works out to 36 years old in 2026. Awards on record include Miss Universe 2015 (2015), Asia's Most Influential Philippines (2021), Asia's Most Stylish Philippines (2021) and 1 more. The listed height is 173 cm.
My Take
Pia Wurtzbach fascinates me less for her crown than for the story behind it: born in Germany, claiming the title for the Philippines after a four-decade drought. Her 2015 Miss Universe win became legendary partly through the infamous announcement mix-up, yet what impressed me most was the grace with which she absorbed that chaos. I think true poise reveals itself in moments no one rehearses for, and she passed that test publicly. Her dual heritage and steady composure suggest a depth that outlasts any pageant sash, which is why she still holds my interest.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Pia Wurtzbach
- Name (Japanese)
- ピア・アロンゾ・ウォルツバック
- Reading
- ぴあ・あろんぞ・うぉるつばっく
- Born
- September 24, 1989 (age 36)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Snake
- Origin
- Stuttgart, Stuttgart Government Region, Germany
- Height
- 173 cm
- Occupation
- actor / model / beauty pageant contestant / author
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 2015 Miss Universe 2015
- 2021 Asia's Most Influential Philippines
- 2021 Asia's Most Stylish Philippines
- 2016 Gen.T (Philippines)
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Pia Wurtzbach born?
Born September 24, 1989 (age 36).
Where is Pia Wurtzbach from?
Pia Wurtzbach is from Stuttgart, Stuttgart Government Region, Germany.
What does Pia Wurtzbach do?
Pia Wurtzbach works as actor, model, beauty pageant contestant, author.
How tall is Pia Wurtzbach?
Pia Wurtzbach is 173 cm.
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