Marlon has sweet birthday message for Pia

MANILA – Amid persistent rumors that their relationship is on the rocks, Marlon Stockinger proved everyone wrong on Monday when he posted a sweet message for girlfriend Pia Wurtzbach.

To mark the beauty queen’s birthday, Stockinger shared a sweet photo of of him kissing Wurtzbach on the cheek with his arms wrapped around her waist.

In the caption, Stockinger wrote: “Make her feel like everyday is her birthday. Here's to many more with you Pia. More gifts & blessings.”

As if the photo and the message weren’t enough, Wurtzbach’s sweet reply is proof that they are still together.

“Thank you my love!” she wrote.

Wurtzbach, who turned 28 on September 24, has been in a relationship with Stockinger for several months now.

She first admitted their relationship last January, describing Stockinger as someone “who’s very secure with himself and who understands my job, and who’s not afraid to let me have my moment.”

The two have long been close to each other, even before Wurtzbach won the Miss Universe crown. But in October last year, Stockinger first admitted that he and Wurtzbach are seeing each other, although the race car driver maintained at the time that they “want to keep it down low.”

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How Marlon Stockinger won Pia's heart

MANILA – Not a lot of people know how Filipino-Swiss race car driver Marlon Stockinger won the heart of Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach.

In an interview on “The Bottomline,” Wurtzbach confessed to host Boy Abunda that it was Stockinger’s efforts to fly across the globe just to get to know her more that made her fall for him.

“We’ve known each other for a while but we really got to know each other more when he went to visit me in New York. That’s where I really appreciated the effort because that’s the first time somebody has flown from the other side of the world to see me,” she said.

“Hindi naman niya alam kung ano ang mangyayari sa amin. He just wanted to get to know me more. I appreciate that. He really makes an effort. He knows how busy I am. He knows I can’t fly to him, then he flies to me,” she added.

Wurtzbach said she loves how Stockinger is comfortable with himself that he just lets her shine in fulfilling her job as Miss Universe.

“Sa totoo lang, mahirap makahanap ng lalaki na magiging komportable sa klase ng trabaho ko kasi it’s so easy to say na ‘Paano ka mahihirapan eh Miss Universe ka? I’m sure guys would be lining up.’ The truth is, there’s no line outside. Guys get intimidated also because of my personality,” she explained.

Wurtzbach also said that she feels at ease with Stockinger.

“He knows me as Pia. That’s good because I don’t have to hide anything from him. I can be completely honest. Yun talaga ang hinahanap ko sa lalaki,” she said.

When her schedule is not too hectic, Wutzbach said she also makes sure to watch Stockinger’s races. Pia admitted that she thinks Stockinger's job is dangerous, but added that she doesn't get nervous watching his races.

“Yes. I think it is but I don’t worry because I know he has control. But I do get emotional. I remember, one time I watched his race and he was doing so well and he got cut by this green Lamborghini. Nainis ako, ‘Oh my gosh nakakainis yung isang kotse na yun. Sino yun?’ I’m cheering for him. He is also cheering for me,” she said.

The pair first confirmed their relationship last Monday.

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LOOK: Marlon Stockinger shares sexy photo of Pia Wurtzbach

Filipino-Swiss race car driver Marlon Stockinger is clearly enjoying his vacation in Hawaii.

Stockinger added fuel to the already burning rumors about him and Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach after sharing a photo of the beauty queen wearing a bikini. "Beachbumin on the last day of the year," he wrote as the caption.

Wurtzbach, meanwhile, posted a couple of photos of her quick getaway with her rumored boyfriend. In one image, she is seen cuddling up to Stockinger on a beach.

The pair welcomed the New Year together.

The two have been rumored to being a couple ever since they went on a date in New York. Stockinger, however, said he and Wurtzbach have long been close with each other, even before she won the crown.

He did admit that he and Wurtzbach, whom he described as his "pride" and "joy," are "seeing each other" but added that they just "want to keep it down low."

Wurtzbach was last rumored to have been dating the "Sexiest Doctor Alive" Mikhail Varshavski.

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LOOK: Pia, Marlon enjoy beach holiday

MANILA -- Rumored sweethearts, Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach and Filipino-Swiss race car driver Marlon Stockinger, are taking a holiday break in Hawaii.

In their Instagram Stories posts on Friday, the two were seen enjoying their time at a beach.

 In his Instagram page earlier, Stockinger posted photos of his newest beach adventure in Hawaii.


Last October, Stockinger admitted that he and the reining Miss Universe are "seeing each other" but stressed that they just “want to keep it down low.”

He also declared that Wurtzbach is his pride and joy.

Last month, Wurtzbach went out on a date with Stockinger.

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Stockinger hopes to blaze trail for Pinoy racers

MANILA, Philippines – Filipino-Swiss racer Marlon Stockinger is closer than ever to his dream of one day competing in Formula One after making it to the junior team of Lotus earlier this year.

He has since competed in the Formula Renault World Series 2013, considered as a springboard to Formula One. He will be the main attraction in the Manila Speedshow this weekend, where he will showcase a Lotus F1 race car.

In an interview with Karen Davila on ANC’s “Headstart’ Thursday, Stockinger noted that he is not following anyone’s footsteps in his quest to make it to Formula One.

“The Philippines has not really gone this far in terms of racing in Europe,” Stockinger said. “It’s the first time that we’re doing this, and there’s really no blueprint.”

“I don’t have anyone in racing history to look up to in the Philippines, and ask them, ‘How do you do it?’” he added.

Stockinger said he is “just trying to figure it out,” but hopes his experience will make it easier for future Filipino drivers to make it to the big leagues.

“Hopefully, with the next generation of race drivers coming from the Philippines, I can share my experience with them and make it easier,” he said.

Stockinger, who started racing with his father in the Carmona racetrack in Cavite, stressed that talent can only get a driver so far in the racing world.

“Talent can only get you to a certain point. The person who has less talent but works harder will in the end be more successful,” he said.

The Fil-Swiss racer hopes to inspire more Filipinos to take up racing when he shows off a Lotus Formula One race car in the Manila Speedshow this weekend.

“It’s basically a demonstration. I will be driving an Formula One car around the streets of Manila,” he said.

“This road show is to give back to the Filipinos and the people who have been supporting me, and to show the connection between a Filipino driver and the Formula One, and the fact that we can actually get there,” Stockinger added.

The Manila Speedshow will take place on May 3-5 at the Quirino Grandstand and the AM Mall of Asia Arena. It will be attended by Lotus team principal Eric Bouillier.

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Stockinger has crush on KC Concepcion

MANILA, Philippines -- Filipino-Swiss racer Marlon Stockinger admitted that he has a crush on host-actress KC Concepcion.

“She has this timeless appeal, it’s a very elegant beauty. It’s quite nice to see that, especially in Pinay ladies,” he said in an interview with “The Buzz” that aired on Sunday.

Stockinger is back in Manila after making it to the junior team of Formula One’s Lotus. He has just finished driving tests in his Lotus car in Spain. His first race will be on April 6.

Concepcion recently asked her French suitor Pierre Emmanuel Plassart, saying she is not yet ready to give up everything and settle down.

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