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Introduction
Michelle Dee is a Filipino actress, model, host, and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2023. She will represent the Philippines at the Miss Universe 2023 competition in El Salvador. She previously won Miss World Philippines 2019. She represented the Philippines at the Miss World 2019 pageant in London, England and finished in the Top 12.
Early life
| Name | Michelle Dee |
| Net Worth | $5 million |
| Occupation | Actress, Model, Host, Beauty pageant |
| Age | 28 years |
| Height | 1.78m |
Michelle Daniela Marquez Dee was born on April 24, 1995 (age 28 years) in Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines. She is the daughter of businessman and former character actor Frederick “Derek” Dee and to actress, author, former supermodel, and beauty queen Melanie Marquez, who won Miss International 1979. She has one sister, Maxine, and four maternal half-siblings—Miguelito, Mazen, Adam Jr. and Abraham.
Dee spent a considerable time of her childhood in their family ranch in Utah, United States during summers and family vacations. She grew up loving farm animals and enjoying the countryside, both in Utah and in her family’s hacienda in Mabalacat, Pampanga, Philippines. She attended the De La Salle University in Manila and graduated with a degree in psychology. In 2021, she completed her certificate program in entrepreneurship essentials from the Harvard Business School.
Career
Michelle Dee was crowned Miss World Philippines 2019 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, Metro Manila, the Philippines on September 15, 2019. The finals night comprised competitions in swimwear, evening gown, and two questions and answer rounds. She competed with and won over thirty-nine other delegates, and was crowned by outgoing Miss World Philippines 2018 Katarina Sonja Rodriguez by the end of the event.
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Dee won six special awards during the competition: Miss Sportswoman by Fila, Miss GCOX, Miss Best Skin by Cathy Valencia, Miss Bench, Miss Myra E, and Miss Bluewater Day Spa. In the semifinal question and answer round, host Laura Lehmann asked Dee about the lessons and pieces of advice her mother, renowned top model and Miss International 1979 Melanie Marquez, gave her in her preparations for her first-ever beauty pageant competition.
As Miss World Philippines 2019, Dee represented the Philippines in the Miss World 2019 competition at the ExCel Stadium in London, England, the United Kingdom on 14 December 2019. During the preliminaries, Dee won both rounds of her group’s Head to Head Challenge, earning her a spot in the Top 40 semifinalists. She also placed in the Top 40 of the Top Model competition, and Top 20 in Beauty with a Purpose. During the finals night, Dee was called in the Top 40, and ultimately entered the Top 12 semifinals.
On 6 April 2022, she was announced as an official candidate for the Miss Universe Philippines 2022 pageant. At the end of coronation night, she has crowned Miss Universe Philippines Tourism 2022, second to the eventual winner, Celeste Cortesi. On 18 February 2023, Michelle Dee was announced as an official candidate for the Miss Universe Philippines 2023 pageant.
At the competition proper, which was held at the Mall of Asia Arena on May 13, she passed all rounds of competition including both the swimsuit and evening gown portions, where she bagged the “Best in Evening Gown” award again for the second time. At the question and answer portion, first she was asked: “Income inequality is still high in the Philippines. The gap between the rich and the poor remains. How do we close the gap?”, to which she responded:
“I think first, we have to recognize what we have and the privileges that we have such as food, education, and homes. I think the best way to address this is through education because education holds no status quo. Every Filipino child has the right to an education, but not just any education, but quality education. Because I believe if the government can provide this to every Filipino child, we can not only elevate their quality of life , but we can empower them as well. ”
At the final question and answer portion she was asked the same question, which is: “The Department of Tourism has adopted a new branding campaign: ‘We give the world our best’. For you, what is the best that we could offer to the rest of the world? Why do you consider it so?”, to which her response was:
“The Philippines is home to very beautiful natural resources, from the beaches to the mountains, but I firmly believe that the best natural resource that the Philippines has is us Filipinos. We are the true heart and soul of the Philippines, with the way we are hospitable, with the warm smiles, and we are the reason the world keeps coming back for more. No matter where the universe takes me, I will always be proud to call the Philippines my home, and no matter what happens, I will always be proud to call myself Pinoy.”
At the end of the competition, she was crowned by outgoing Miss Universe Philippines 2022 Celeste Cortesi as Miss Universe Philippines 2023. She will represent the Philippines in the upcoming Miss Universe 2023 competition, set to take place in El Salvador towards the end of the year. Michelle Dee’s first modeling gig was with clothing brand Bench in 2016. She signed to Click Model Management in New York, after being scouted during a Bench photoshoot.
Michelle Dee Philanthropy
Growing up with two of her siblings diagnosed with autism, Dee has been an advocate for autism awareness and mental health education since she was sixteen years old. She has been working with the Center for Possibilities Incorporation, a foundation that helps and cares for children with special needs, and other organizations in spreading more information on autism, assisting those who have the developmental disability—especially the younger people—and creating more awareness about autism and mental health. After winning Miss World Philippines 2019, Dee donated part of her prize money to individuals on the autism spectrum who are in need of medical care and other relevant assistance.
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Michelle Dee also works with the Autism Society Philippines in bringing attention to the needs of individuals who are on the autism spectrum and their families, and improving access to intervention facilities and services, especially for those in the provincial areas. She supports autism advocacy programs on art, hippotherapy, and inclusive employment for those on the autism spectrum. She became the Goodwill Ambassador for the Autism Society Philippines in January 2020. Dee is also an LGBT rights advocate.
Husband
Is Michelle Dee married? Michelle Dee has no husband or children as of April 2023. Her maternal cousin is an actress and fellow beauty queen Winwyn Marquez. Dee currently lives with close friend and fellow actress Rhian Ramos.
Michelle Dee net worth
How much is Michelle Dee worth? Michelle Dee net worth is estimated at around $5 million. Her main source of income is from her primary work as an actress, model, host, and beauty pageant. Michelle Dee’s salary per month and other career earnings are over $350,000 dollars annually. Her remarkable achievements have earned her some luxurious lifestyles and some fancy cars trips. She is one of the richest and most influential beauty pageants in the Philippines. She stands at an appealing height of 1.78m and has a good body weight which suits her personality.
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