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born 1995 Philippines
Michelle Daniela Marquez Dee (Tagalog: [miˈʃɛl dɐˈɲɛlɐ maɾˈkɛs di]; born April 24, 1995) is a Filipino actress, model, TV host, and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2023. She represented the Philippines at the Miss Universe 2023 competition in El Salvador, where she placed in the Top 10 and won four special awards.
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I actually work best under pressure. I actually thrive under pressure
I don’t move backward. I walk the talk. And I hope how I live—how I treat people—becomes a ripple effect. That’s how real change happens.
Thank you so much for raising our flag with me
At Autism Society Philippines, we see every individual on the spectrum as having talent and want them to live fulfilled and empowered lives. That's why I advocate for acceptance, inclusivity, and awareness.
To me, this gown symbolizes that in this life, it’s not about always being what everyone expects you to be. It’s about having restraint and choosing to stay true to yourself even if it’s so much easier to just follow what everyone wants you to be.
The Voice For Change Award was undoubtedly one of the most important and THE MOST personal award to encompass my journey.
I honestly believe that to define what is iconic means creating something timeless. Creating a legacy that is yours alone, that no one can replicate you
Individuals on the autism spectrum possess a unique skill set making them valuable assets in various roles, from technology and data analysis to creative fields as well
This has been an incredible year for the books and one heck of a ride all together. I really couldn’t have done this without the unwavering support and hard work of so many
Of course, as a queen, I think and actually I believe that one of the best testaments of that is what you do after your reign. Can you continue your advocacy work? Can you continue to walk the talk?
People don't know how hard I work behind the scenes. People don't know what I went through growing up. People think I'm a nepo baby because I have two prominent parents, but I have been independent since I was a teenager.
I joined the pageant because this is much greater than myself. This is about the cause I’m fighting, advocating for: autism awareness. That’s my main goal
My best advice is to move and live with purpose. Be certain with who you are and why you are here. The crown will always be a symbol of triumph. But win or lose, it’s the lives that you touched that really make a difference.
We have shown the true power of our bayanihan (a Filipino value of working together) spirit. Thank you for seeing the potential in me and rallying behind me when it matters the most. This is our collective success.
A lot of the individuals on the spectrum are not given that opportunity because the common perception is that they can’t do it. It’s just about opening those doors and creating those opportunities because, again, this isn’t one of the more popular advocacies to bring on.
It's not done until it's won.
Be careful who you trust.
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