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Queen of the Universe: A Novel

Love, Truth, Beauty
By Pia Wurtzbach
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Queen of the Universe: A Novel by Pia Wurtzbach offers an enchanting tale of self-discovery and ambition. The protagonist, a young woman, navigates life’s challenges and triumphs in her quest for personal fulfilment. Balancing external expectations and internal dreams, she embarks on a transformative journey that explores identity and growth, set against a vibrant backdrop that captivates and inspires.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy stories of personal growth, self-discovery, and the pursuit of dreams. The novel weaves together themes of resilience and determination against a backdrop of glamour and pageantry. If you have a penchant for heartfelt narratives that explore the complexities of identity and ambition, you might find this an inspiring read.

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When it comes to fame and fortune, how high a price is too high, and when do you know that you've paid too much? This debut novel by an actress and pageant title holder gives a window on the hidden rungs of that ladder, and on the pain that comes with slipping and falling.

Cleo is the family breadwinner, a girl whose modelling jobs have provided the necessities since she was in her teens. The estranged daughter of a prominent director, she tries to find forays into television and film, discover what she can do and how far she can go, and figure out how to reconnect with her father. The road is riddled with disappointments, frustration, dashed hopes, and new ones taking their place. And the age-old question that keeps coming up—what is the price of fame and fortune? What happens when your choices compromise a relationship you thought was iron-clad? And what happens when they create the kind of relationships you'd rather not have?

When Cleo enters the world of beauty pageants, she's confronted with the biggest and heaviest question yet: what happens when your choices compromise your relationship with yourself? As competition heats up and Cleo is exposed to the spiteful tricks and dirty ways a contestant might turn the odds in her favour, she must ask herself how much her own integrity is worth and make the most difficult decision of all...

Set against the rich backdrop of Manila's urban life, Queen of the Universe is about remembering who you are in the dizzying world of fame and celebrity, told by an international influencer.

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Queen of the Universe: A Novel by Pia Wurtzbach offers a glimpse into the Philippines' pageant scene along with its local culture. The book weaves personal insights from Wurtzbach's experiences, blending glamour with the vibrancy of Filipino life, including its food and familial connections.

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ISBN: 9780804856959

Publisher: Tuttle Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 November 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Tuttle Publishing

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 369g

Pages: 288

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About the Author

Pia Wurtzbach, Miss Universe 2015, is a Philippine actress and model. She appeared in such Philippine films and television series as My Perfect You (2018), All About Love (2016), My Papa Pi (2021) and was awarded the PMPC Star Award for New Actress of the Year in 2018. An advocate for gender equality and right to sexuality, she was named a UNAIDS Goodwill Ambassador for Asia and the Pacific. Follow her on Instagram at @piawurtzbach.

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