Manny Pacquiao wax figure by Madame Tussauds: It took 6 hours to measure his body and face

Senator Manny Pacquiao shared his experience throughout the process of making his wax figure at Madame Tussaud’s in Hong Kong.

Manny made the announcement at the scheduled launch of his own waxwork from the famous wax museum in Hong Kong.

It was learned that Pacman was the first Filipino man to be made a wax figure by Madame Tussauds, something that he said is an honor.

In a recent interview, he noted it was a “different way” for him to represent the Philippines abroad.
“Tourists from all over the world will be able to see it in Hong Kong and not just Filipinos,” was how he put it.

According to the 41-year-old fighting senator, he thought it was two hours long but it took him six hours to measure every part of his face and body.

"The Madame Tussauds team made it very fun and they were friendly and they helped me throughout so I was at ease with the whole team," Pacquiao told Madame Tussauds Hong Kong Marketing Head Bobo Yu.

“I really appreciated it. Madame Tussauds Hong Kong is a home to wax figures of cultural icons, superstars, celebrities while being a cultural icon itself,” Pacquiao added.
 

His wax figure was slated to be revealed this year, but had to be pushed back due to the pandemic. Pacquiao says he looks forward to the day when people can visit tourist spots again.

"I look forward to the day when I can visit the tourist attractions take photos with my wax figure and thank all of you for the all-out support," he said.

"I really appreciate it. For now I would like to let you know that I deeply appreciate all your efforts and recognition recognizing my contribution in the field of sports," he added.

Pacquiao said his "desire is to be an inspiration not just to the FIlipinos but to people across the globe, to everyone who continues to pursue their dream regardless of challenges and obstacles. Let us all together keep dreaming bigger dreams with God all things are possible."

2015 Miss Universe Pia Wurtzbach is the first Filipina to be given a wax statue by Madame Tussauds in 2018.

2018 Miss Universe Catriona Magnayon Gray is also among the “pool of Filipino wax figures” but the launch is also pending due to the coronavirus pandemic.