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Lea Salonga shares simple NYC tips to Pia

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<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2015/entertainment/compo-010816.jpg"/><figcaption><div class="embed-desc">Renowned Broadway actress/singer Lea Salonga and Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach</div></figcaption></figure></div><p>MANILA -- Renowned Broadway actress and singer Lea Salonga gives five tips to Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach on how make her stay in New York City &quot; more enjoyable amidst the responsibility.&quot;</p><p>In an <a href="http://entertainment.inquirer.net/186790/an-open-letter-to-miss-universe" target="_blank"><u><strong>open letter</strong></u></a> published on Inquirer.net, Salonga took the opportunity to congratulate Wurtzbach, who is now considered by many Filipinos as their &quot;shining star.&quot;</p><p>&quot;You have, with your victory, put a smile on the faces of every single Filipino all over the world and made them feel proud to just be Filipino,&quot; the letter reads. </p><p>Salonga also acknowledged the rigid training that Wurtzbach had to go through to wear the much-coveted crown. </p><p>&quot;If there’s a perfect example of perseverance, training and grit, that would be you,&quot; she wrote. &quot;And that is why that blue-and-silver crown sits atop your head.&quot;</p><p>Salonga also reminded the beauty queen of the prying eyes waiting for her mistakes. And having noted that, she gave Wurtzbach a simple advice: &quot;Do not allow anyone to take you down even one notch, whatever happens, even if that “anyone” happens to be another Filipino.&quot;</p><p>Salonga, who lived in New York City for quite sometime, also offered few tips to Wurtzbach so she can maximize her experience in the so-called &quot;concrete jungle.&quot; Here&#x27;s the list:</p><div><strong>1. &quot;See as much theater as you can.&quot;</strong></div><p>A world-renowned theater performer, Salonga encouraged Wurtzbach to check out Broadway to see &quot;uplifting, cerebral, magical and entertaining pieces of theater,&quot; such as “Allegiance,” “Hamilton” and “On Your Feet,” among others. </p><div><strong>2. &quot;Check out the museums.&quot;</strong></div><p>Salonga also noted that a trip to the museum will not only be satisfying for the eyes, but also for the mind. She told Wurtzbach to visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Museum of Modern Art, the Guggenheim, the Cloisters, and the Museum of Natural History.</p><p>And if the beauty queen wants to escape from the &quot;hustle and bustle of NYC,&quot; Salonga recommends that she heads down to the World Trade Center Memorial.</p><div><strong>3. &quot;Eat!&quot;</strong></div><p>Aware of the perfect figure that the beauty queen had to maintain, Salonga tells Wurtzbach to be selective of the restaurants she eats in. But she warns that the city has many &quot;gastronomic heavens.&quot;</p><p>&quot;I guess you’ll just have to burn everything at the gym,&quot; she noted. </p><div><strong>4. &quot;Walk.&quot;</strong></div><p>According to Salonga, the city is a great place for walking. Thus, Wurtzbach has to wear a good pair of walking shoes and comfortable dress. She warned the beauty queen that the traffic in the Big Apple can also be bad, but &quot;not Manila levels.&quot; So, walking is still the best mode of transportation, especially during a blizzard when &quot;the city comes to a screeching halt.&quot;</p><div><strong>5. &quot;Have fun!&quot;</strong></div><p>Lastly, Salonga reminded Wurtzbach to make the best out of her stay in the concrete jungle. </p><p>&quot;This year is going to whiz by like a whirlwind, so mine the whole experience for what it’s worth. Take lots of pictures, see and do as much as you can—and enjoy yourself!&quot;</p>

"This year is going to whiz by like a whirlwind, so mine the whole experience for what it’s worth. Take lots of pictures, see and do as much as you can—and enjoy yourself!"