Michelle Dee is crowned Miss Universe for 2023. She is the daughter of former supermodel and Miss International 1979 Melanie Marquez.
She will represent the country at the 72nd Miss Universe competition to be held in El Salvador.
On Instagram. Michelle shared her thoughts with her fans and followers:
“It’s not done until it’s won. ✨
That has been my mindset not just for this year but for all the times I joined Miss Universe Philippines. No matter how it looks, it was never and it never got easier to prepare for each time I would compete. Each year was full of hard work, sacrifices and risks that I hope pay off at the end. Winning this year validates not just to me but to every Filipino that with hard work, perseverance and passion, you can achieve anything.
Of course, I did not win this crown alone. I would like to thank the people who supported me through this journey. ♡
To Team MMD, my management, my sponsors, and especially to the generous designers, Thank You for believing in me and for helping me turn my dreams into reality. Without your creative input, dedication and trust, I know I wouldn’t be here today. @ianlorenz @sparklegmaartistcenter @elmojklmno @rogramjr @mohawkmoreno @victorharryhartman @itsmejd_ @styledbykennethr @diosokarl @davequiambao_ @nellyseboy @joshuasalvs @joymarcelo1115 @nicolebatungbacal @markbumgarner @earlsemitara @barassimichael
To my family and friends, thank you for supporting me through all the ups and downs that come with this crazy and amazing ride. Thank you for being my rock and for giving me the strength to keep going. ♡
To the Miss Universe Philippines Organization, thank you for trusting me to represent the Philippines on the international stage. All the efforts and hard work I did to win the crown yesterday will not stop there. @themissuniverseph @jonasempire.ph @supsupshamcey @voltairetayag @albert_andrada @sigulanon @supermariogarcia @liandrearamos
Lastly, to my supporters, thank you for cheering me on through my pageant journey. When the going gets tough, your support is what pushes me to keep going. #mmdverse
The next chapter of my pageant journey is no longer my own. It’s for each Filipino that I will be representing in El Salvador. Knowing this doesn’t just inspire me. It pushes me to work even harder and to dream bigger. It pushes me to do whatever it takes to bring home the Miss Universe crown to the Philippines. 🇵🇭
#DEEPATAPOS ang laban. Naguumpisa palang tayo.”
(Photo source: Instagram – @michelledee)
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