Wurtzbach broke tight protocol when she strayed from the hotel's red carpet reception to approach and wave at her fans.
"Pianatics, thank you so much for coming here so early in the morning. I heard you guys waited for me for three hours outside," the Filipino-German beauty queen said.
"Nakakatuwang lahat sila naka-blue, parang yung huli kong evening gown. Pati yung Philippine flag nila at yung Philippine sash, nakakatuwang tingnan, sobra," she added.
Holding welcome banners, the Pianatics went wild with Wurtzbach's acknowledgment of their presence outside the tightly secured hotel.
Some of them came from the provinces to have a first glimpse of the homecoming queen. One of them even sashayed as Miss Philippines Universe.
Wurtzbach's mom, who was a few minutes late for her daughter's arrival, was also brimming with excitement.
She also expressed and gratitude to the Pianatics who have stayed loyal to her daughter through the years.
"Aga nilang nagising. Mas late pa nga kami. Thank you very much sa mga sumusuporta kay Pia, hanggang gnayon, andiyan kayo -- sa pinagdaanan niya hanggang sa maabot niya yung tagumpay na yan, Miss Universe, my God, unbelievable," said Cheryl Alonzo Tyndall.
Binibining Pilipinas matriarch and Wurtzbach's mentor, Stella Marquez Araneta, was also flushed with joy at the warm homecoming welcome for the reigning Miss Universe at the airport and the hotel, which will be her home in the next seven days.
A grateful Wurtzbach said she could not wait for the many more surprises being prepared by the Pianatics, who also plan to relive her Miss Universe moment -- complete with the iconic blue dress and crown -- at her special show at the Araneta Coliseum later this week.
source: www.abs-cbnnews.com
