Metro July CoverMake way for this generation’s Miss Universe, Pia Wurtzbach! Pia showcases two sides of her persona in Metro’s Big Beauty Issue—the simple homebody and the “glamazon” on the international stage.

Pia’s story is juxtaposed alongside that of the next Miss Universe contender, Rachel Peters, who reveals her own journey to the crown. Of course, one of the highlights of the Big Beauty Issue is our annual beauty awards. We share the best products and gather the best tidbits to help you bring your beauty game a notch higher. (Story/Photos by: Carla Robyn Tongol)