Miss Philippines During 2015 Miss Universe Presentation Show

The preliminaries are now over and the prelim judges have concluded their difficult job; whittle down the field to just 15 ladies who will continue in their journey towards the Miss Universe 2015 crown on December 20.

 Axis Theatre: Pageant Venue

Just a few hours ago, all the 80 girls competed in swimsuits and evening gowns at the Axis Theatre in Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.

 Pia during Intro of Candidates

Prior to the preliminaries also known as the Presentation Show, all the girls underwent a closed- door preliminary interview with the judges much like a job applicant undergoing a job interview with the employers. 

 Pia's Overall Preliminary Performance

After all, the Miss Universe title and the responsibilities that go with it is actually a job that begins after being crowned the winner and ends when the crown is passed on to the next queen a year after. There is also a swimsuit preview where the judges observe the girls and write down notes that would help them when they come up with their final decision.

FIRST HAND ACCOUNT

According to Boholana nurse Midyurri Fleur Ibaya now US- based Mrs. Pinky Damalerio, a very good friend & pageant fan who watched the Presentation Show with her hubby Alan & son, Pia really stood out and had great stage presence. 

 Pinky & family during Miss U Presentation Show

Her overall performance was also boosted by the thunderous applause & cheers from kababayans who came in droves.

  According to Pinky, after Pia's national costume intro
was videotaped, the Filipino audience went home
which made the venue seem empty & so quiet

Here now is our very own Pia Wurtzbach during the Prelims where Filipino pageant fans made their presence known with their thunderous applause and cheers everytime Pia takes her turn onstage.

She also unleashed her signature "Stop. Stare. Smile" presentation where she seemed to stop in her tracks, stare at the camera then break out in a winsome smile.

 class & elegance of a queen

Good luck Pia!