Miss Universe Philippines Maxine Medina extends her gratitude to her close friend, former 2015 Miss Universe Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach. The beauty queen revealed that former the latter supported her until to the minute of her journey towards the crown.
Medina shared the now-viral picture on social media of her and Wurtzbach hugging after she ranked in the Top 6 of the competition. She added that no matter how far she may have gone and no matter how successful she becomes, she will never forget to be grateful to her close friend until the last minute of her international pageant journey.
Medina unveiled that the former Miss Universe was the first friend who congratulated her for giving a great fight before she stood out of the stage. She mentioned on her Instagram that the former beauty queen was guiding her until the end of the international pageant.
According to the GMA Network, Wurtzbach said that she exactly understands how Medina was feeling at the moment of the pageant, which she revealed that she was once in that situation. Wurtzbach thought that Medina needed a hug at that moment, which was captured by trainer and beauty queen maker Jonas Gaffud and the photo that was posted on Instagram was credited to Richard Juan.
The Philippines'' bet unleashed that she knows that she is capable and she will rise from the challenges that she might encounter through, as noted on the Inquirer. She added that the heart that never hates and carries a smile that never fades, together with a touch that never hurts is the real Miss Universe.
"I gave and offered my best, my heart and my soul as I stepped out on the stage to represent the entire nation at this year's Miss Universe pageant! I am so proud to have been given the opportunity of wearing the Philippine sash for a month of hosting this historical event," Medina said.