ABS CBN : Pia Wurtzbach launches "Queen of the Universe" novel
September 15, 2023 at 12:47 am EDT
Share
Aside from the Philippines, the book is now in Singapore and will be available in the US, Australia, Canada, UAE, and the UK later this year.
Now an international author
Actress-beauty queen-advocate Pia Wurtzbach Jauncey officially launched her book "Queen of the Universe" at the Manila International Book Fair held at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City.
The novel is drawn from the Miss Universe 2015's real-life experiences as a beauty queen and beyond, set against the rich backdrop of Manila's glittering urban life. It centers on a fictional character named Cleo who has to face unexpected twists and turns and endure challenges to her identity and integrity amidst the dizzying world of beauty pageants.
"Cleo is loosely based on my life story but as you go through the chapters you will see that she goes through her own journey so it's not me. Medyo magkaiba kami ng path na pupuntahan. I'll leave that up to you guys to discover when you read the book," Pia said.
"Queen of the Universe" is one of a handful of books by a Filipino author to launch internationally. Aside from the Philippines, the book is now in Singapore and will be available in the US, Australia, Canada, UAE, and the UK later this year. Its e-book version will be available worldwide starting November 7.
"Queen of the Universe" is published by Tuttle Publishing, one of the oldest American publishers in operation and the world's largest publisher of books about Asia.
For this project, Pia is represented by her literary agent ABS-CBN Books, best known as the publisher of titles from bestselling authors such as Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago, Charo Santos-Concio, Vice Ganda, Alex Gonzaga, and Binibining Mia. "Queen of the Universe" is ABS-CBN Books' first international deal.
Grab a copy of the "Queen of the Universe" at National Bookstore and Fully Booked branches in the Philippines and at Kinokuniya and Times Bookstores in Singapore. US-based readers may already pre-order a copy on amazon.com and barnesandnoble.com.
For more details, like ABS-CBN Books on Facebook at www.facebook.com/abscbnbooks and follow it on Instagram @abscbnbooks.
For other updates, follow @abscbnpr on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok, or visit www.abs-cbn.com/newsroom.
ABS-CBN Corporation published this content on 15 September 2023 and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. Distributed by Public, unedited and unaltered, on 15 September 2023 04:46:03 UTC.
ABS-CBN Corporation is a media and entertainment company engaged in the television (TV) and radio broadcasting business. The Companyâs segments include Content Production and Distribution and Sky Cable. The Content production and distribution comprises entertainment, news and current affairs, global operations, film and music production, cable channels, publishing, content distribution through digital platforms, and live events and concerts. This consists of local and global content creation and distribution through TV and radio broadcasting. The Cable and Broadband comprises cable TV and broadband services in Metro Manila and in certain provincial areas in the Philippines. The Companyâs subsidiaries and associates are involved in the various businesses, including cable and TV distribution and movie production, audio recording and distribution, video/audio post-production and film distribution. Other activities of the subsidiaries include merchandising, and Internet services.