Michelle Dee

Michelle Daniela Marquez Dee[1] (Tagalog: [ˈmɪshɛl ˈdɪ]; born April 24, 1995)[2] is a Filipino actress, model, host and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss World Philippines 2019.[3][4] She represented the Philippines at the Miss World 2019 pageant in London, England and finished as a Top 12 semifinalist.[3][5]

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Marquez and the surname or paternal family name is Dee.
Michelle Dee
Dee in 2022
Born
Michelle Daniela Marquez Dee

(1995-04-24) April 24, 1995
Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines
EducationDe La Salle University (Psychology)
Harvard Business School (Entrepreneurship Essentials)
Occupations
  • Actress
  • model
  • TV presenter
Height1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Beauty pageant titleholder
Title
AgencyClick Model Management New York
Hair colorDark Brown
Eye colorHazel
Major
competition(s)

Early life and education

Dee was born in Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines on April 24, 1995 to businessman and former actor Frederick "Derek" Dee and to actress, author, former supermodel, and beauty queen Melanie Marquez, who was previously Miss International 1979.[6] She has one sister, Maxine, and four maternal half-siblings – Miguelito, Mazen, Adam Jr. and Abraham.[7] She is of Chinese descent from her father. Her grand-uncle is Chinabank founder Dee C. Chuan, while her grandfather Dee K. Chiong also served as Senior Vice President of Chinabank; both were immigrants to the Philippines from Fujian, China.[8] 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.[9]

She attended the De La Salle University in Manila, Philippines and graduated with a degree in psychology.[6] In 2021, she completed her certificate program in entrepreneurship essentials from Harvard Business School.[10][11]

Pageantry

Miss World Philippines 2019
Main article: Miss World Philippines 2019

On 15 September 2019, Dee was crowned Miss World Philippines 2019 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, Metro Manila, the Philippines.[12] The finals night comprised competitions in swimwear, evening gown, and two question 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.[13][14] During the competition, Dee won six special awards: Miss Sportswoman by Fila, Miss GCOX, Miss Best Skin by Cathy Valencia, Miss Bench, Miss Myra E, and Miss Bluewater Day Spa.[12][14]

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. Dee replied:

"The most important advice my mom gave me was to be myself. I'm not here trying to replicate her, but I'm trying to shine as my own woman. In doing so I've learned how to be strong, how to be confident in myself, and to embrace every single part of my being. So thank you, Mom, and thank you to everyone who came tonight and for supporting me. It means a lot to me."[15][16]

In the final question and answer round, Dee was asked which invention from the last century she would love to make a comeback. She answered:

"It would probably be polaroid films. I'm an avid lover of art. I love photography and I love the kind of energy and feel that polaroids give me; just being able to lay everything out and go down memory lane is such a different feeling. Polaroids give me such a vibrant and positive energy."[15][17]

Miss World 2019
Main article: Miss World 2019

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.[18][19][20]

During the finals night, Dee was called in the Top 40, and ultimately entered the Top 12 semifinals.[21][22]

Miss Universe Philippines 2022
Main article: Miss Universe Philippines 2022

On April 6, 2022, she was announced as an official candidate for the Miss Universe Philippines 2022 pageant.[23][24] At the end of coronation night, she was crowned Miss Universe Philippines Tourism 2022, second to the eventual winner, Celeste Cortesi.[25]

Miss Universe Philippines 2023
Main article: Miss Universe Philippines 2023

On February 18, 2023, she was announced as an official candidate for the Miss Universe Philippines 2023 pageant.[26][27]

Modeling

Her first modeling gig was with clothing brand Bench in 2016.[28] She signed to Click Model Management in New York, after being scouted during a Bench photoshoot.[29][30]

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.[31][32][33] 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.[31][32][34] 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.[35][36]

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.[37][38] She supports autism advocacy programs on art, hippotherapy, and inclusive employment for those on the autism spectrum.[39] She became the Goodwill Ambassador for the Autism Society Philippines in January 2020.[38]

Dee is also an LGBT rights advocate.[40]

Personal life

Her maternal cousin is actress and fellow beauty queen Winwyn Marquez.[31] Dee currently lives with close friend and fellow actress Rhian Ramos.[41]

Filmography

Film
Year Title Role Ref.
2019 Because I Love You Gianna [33]
G! LU [42]

Television
Year Title Role Network Ref.
2023 Mga Lihim ni Urduja Freya GMA Network [43]
2021 I Left My Heart in Sorsogon Hazelyn "Hazel" Pangan [44]
Agimat ng Agila Serpenta [45]
2019 One of the Baes young Alona Aragoza [46]
Love You Two Michaela "Mochi" Isidro [47]
2019–2020 Glow Up Herself - Host GMA News TV [48]

Accolades

Awards and nominations
Year Award Category Recipient(s) Results Source
2021 36th PMPC Star Awards for Movies Best New Movie Actress Won [49]
2019 33rd PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Lifestyle Show Glow Up with Michelle Dee as host Nominated [50]
Best Lifestyle Show Host Michelle Dee with Winwyn Marquez and Thia Thomalla Nominated
Best New Female TV Personality Michelle Dee on Love You Two (GMA Network) Nominated

See also

References
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