Finally! Pia confirms she is dating 'Dr. Mike'

MANILA - "I've dodged this question in a lot of interviews for you," Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach told host Boy Abunda when asked to confirm if she is dating "Sexiest Doctor Alive" Mikhail Varshavski in an episode of "Tonight with Boy Abunda" on Thursday.

The 26-year-old Wurtzbach admitted that she is being wooed by Varshavski, who she said is still getting used to the Filipino tradition of courtship.

"He's adjusting to the Filipino ways a lot because it's very different, the culture is very different. I had to explain to him how different it is in the Philippines, kung papaano ba manligaw," she said.

Wurtzbach added that Varshavski, who was featured in People magazine's 2015 "Sexiest Man Alive" issue, has been understanding about her situation and maintained that her priority remains to be her duties as the reigning Miss Universe.

"I assure you guys, masakit sa kanya pero sinabi ko talaga sa kanya na ito ang number one priority ko," explained Wurtzbach, pointing to her sash. She also said that Varshavski, whom she describes as a "true gentleman," wants to visit the country someday.

Last month, Varshasvski, a Russian-born doctor working at the Overlook Medical Center in New Jersey, revealed that he is in a "fairly new relationship" with the Filipina beauty queen.

In an interview with the Huffington Post back in January, Varshavski said that he is "actively looking for a serious relationship and surprisingly this fame has not made it simpler to find a compatible partner."

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Is Pia Wurtzbach dating 'sexiest doctor alive?'

Clearly in a playful mood, Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurztbach did not give a direct answer when she was asked if she is dating "Sexiest Doctor Alive" Mikhail Varshavski during a Facebook Q&A session hosted by American TV show "Extra."

The 26-year-old Wurtzbach, who earlier denied that there is a "specific someone in her life" at the moment, said that she will reveal her relationship status at the right time. "Sa tamang panahon," she teased.

Rumors about the Filipina dating Varshavski, who was featured in People magazine's 2015 "Sexiest Man Alive" issue, began swirling when the two met in New York last month. They were also spotted hitting a boxing gym together, as well sharing a few videos on Snapchat.

Zombies after boxing @RealDoctorMike pic.twitter.com/lDf2DOa5g1

— Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach (@PiaWurtzbach) February 27, 2016

Varshavski, described as the "the real life McDreamy," is a Russian-born doctor working at the Overlook Medical Center in New Jersey. Known as Dr. Mike for short, the 26-year-old has more than one million followers on Instagram.

In an interview with the Huffington Post back in January, Varshavski admitted that he is "actively looking for a serious relationship and surprisingly this fame has not made it simpler to find a compatible partner."

Around the same time, Wurtzbach described her "ideal man" as someone who is smart and has a good sense of humor. "Those are the two qualities that are important to me," she said.

Other men who have been linked to Wurtzbach since she won the Miss Universe crown last December include ABS-CBN reporter Atom Araullo and Hollywood actor James Franco.

Wurtzbach, however, has repeatedly maintained that her focus remains to be on her duties as the reigning Miss Universe and on her advocacy of raising awareness on HIV.

source: www.abs-cbnnews.com