Mrs. Universe Asia USA 2025 Sue Tran has recalled her near-death experience, which happened in Atlanta, Georgia, in October 2024.

"I was doing some business transactions for my husband. It was on a freeway. When the truck hit me, it dragged me. I can still see it in my mind. I couldn't get out of it for some reason. That truck could have fallen on me," said Sue during an interview in Quezon City recently.

Sue added, "Around October 2024, I was involved in a car accident. I almost died. A truck hit my Tesla. Everything was recorded, and I had those 57 seconds of my life. I said, 'This is it, God. I love my kids and my husband.' God gave me a second chance," said Sue during an interview in Quezon City recently.

"Perhaps this is the reason I am here. I have a purpose, and this is my calling. It's not about having a title. Other queens want a title. But for me, I want to make this platform to make an impact not only for women but for the future generation. You want to break that cycle. You need to tap everyone, not only me, to stop the violence," she said.

Sue thanked God for the miracle. She believes she is still alive because she has other missions in life, including joining the Mrs. Universe 2025 beauty pageant, which will be held at Okada Manila on Oct. 8. She is excited to be with her "sisters" in the pageant.

"It doesn't bother me at all because we are all women. I am here to enjoy and give a positive impact," she said when asked if there's pressure in the competition.

Sue said she joined the pageant because of its powerful advocacy: prevention of domestic violence.

"Mrs. Universe is not just about the traditional beauty pageant. It's about the mission and vision of women. It focuses on women's empowerment and against domestic violence. I believe in that.

"There are so many women today who don't even know that they are in a narcissistic environment. I, as a woman, even if I am not a victim of domestic violence, have been around victims of domestic violence. I helped them and took care of them. I've seen how they suffered. Not only them, but the kids. It becomes a cycle. Somebody has to have a voice for these women.

"Additionally, what really motivated me to join was that I made the right choice. I want to have a good platform like this because once you have a good platform, your voice reaches a broader audience," she added.

On why she should be the next Mrs. Universe, Sue said,"For me, the reason I deserve this title is that it comes from my heart. I will do what I need to do for the title, not only for glamour. It's about giving back to the community. By doing your responsibility as a queen, you need to do your job to be a fighter for women and against domestic violence."

Asked to choose between beauty and character, Sue answered, "Character development is more critical because your beauty fades. Your character stays. Many celebrities looked good before, but now that they are older, we have forgotten about their good looks. But the question is, what have you done for humanity?"

Sue also reacted to the question of whether she believes in the saying that only is the root of all evil.

"Absolutely not. Give me the money, and I can make it look good. It's always the person spending it. You can use money to make everything good. A study indicates that poverty is a contributing factor to crime. When examining low-income properties and locations, it is more likely that crime rates are higher than in upper-class environments.

"I can have a million dollars now, and I can use the money to make a difference, especially with kids, and empower women. It will only perpetuate a notion that keeps people stuck in a poverty mentality. Money is great. Money is amazing. It can move mountains the right way. It is the user who can make it evil, not the money," Sue also said.