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Michelle Dee gets grand homecoming parade from Filipino fans

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Nikka Avegail Sabio

<p>Miss Universe Philippines Michelle Marquez Dee had a warm welcome from her fans during her homecoming last Sunday, December 10, in Pasay City. </p><p>The Miss Universe Philippines organization shared several posts on social media, displaying the love and adoration of Filipino supporters who attended the beauty queen&#x27;s parade, weeks after her impressive top 10 finish in the Miss Universe 2023 pageant. </p><p>The organization also shared a video of the event, where a crowd of fans lined the streets, waving flags and chanting Michelle&#x27;s name.</p><p>“Filipinos truly are #TheBestFansintheUniverse ! The SM MOA Complex was jam-packed with fans and supporters, all showing up on a Sunday to show their love for Miss Universe Philippines 2023 Top 10 Finalist Michelle Marquez Dee. Screams and cheers followed the motorcade and filled the vast venue— an unprecedented event,” the organization penned on their post.</p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-13" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/C0rF7m_S2v6/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=524&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A13%2C%22os%22%3A4809155.599999905%2C%22ls%22%3A1390435.5999999046%2C%22le%22%3A1390772.0999999046%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="985" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-13" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>“We’d also like to give our heartfelt thanks to our amazing Sponsors and Partners: One World Deli, Wuling, Maserati, Great Lengths iColor Plus, Kemans, Bragais Shoes, Autism Society of the Philippines, Gary Dacanay Event Styling, Biyaheng Busog, RDY Premium Auto Group, AVON, Smilee Apparel, Empire.PH, and SM Mall of Asia, without whom the Homecoming Parade wouldn’t be possible. MABUHAY, FILIPINAS!&quot; they added. </p><p>In a separate post, MUPH also shared a series of photos, where Michelle can be seen riding a sports car and waving happily to her fans.</p><p>“SALAMAT, PILIPINAS! ❤️ Our hearts are full. Thank you for showing your support and love for Miss Universe Philippines 2023 Top 10 Finalist Michelle Marquez Dee,” the organization wrote.</p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-14" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/C0rQAQeS0nx/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=524&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A14%2C%22os%22%3A4809846.099999905%2C%22ls%22%3A1390435.5999999046%2C%22le%22%3A1390772.0999999046%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="1022" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-14" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>They also added: “Iba ka magmahal, Pilipinas. 🇵🇭.”</p><p>The 28-year-old Filipina beauty queen also posted a photo of her wearing another Apo Whang-Od-inspired gown with a modern twist.</p><p>“My journey of a thousand steps will always lead back to all of you. 🇵🇭🖤 #MMDHomecomingParade #QueenOfHearts,” Michelle captioned her photo.</p><div><strong> READ: <a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2023/12/3/michelle-dee-to-have-a-homecoming-parade-on-december-10-1058">Michelle Dee to have a homecoming parade on December 10</a></strong></div><p>In an exclusive interview with Mega magazine, Mark Bumgarner, the Filipino designer who is also the artist behind Michelle Dee’s trending Miss Universe evening gown, shared how they picked the gown for Michelle’s parade look.</p><p>“Originally, we contemplated having MMD wear her Miss Universe finals gown for the homecoming parade. However, plans shifted, prioritizing her comfort,” he said as they chose a pantsuit for Michelle.</p><p>Mark also revealed how they wanted to make the Filipina representative feel comfortable during the parade as well as maintain the essence of their references from MMD’s Miss Universe gown while incorporating his distinctive style. </p><p>“The design pays homage to her final gown and my inspiration, Apo Whang Od, featuring the traditional Kalinga tattoo design while maintaining my aesthetic—structured, clean, and elegant,” he added. </p><p>Michelle expressed her gratitude to the thousands of fans who gave her a warm and memorable welcome after her journey in the prestigious beauty contest.</p><p>“This is such an overwhelming feeling, to be so well-received by everyone,&quot; she lovingly said.</p><div><strong>READ: <a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2023/12/5/michelle-dee-shares-proud-moment-as-miss-universe-candidate-and-air-force-reservist-1346">Michelle Dee shares proud moment as Miss Universe candidate and Air Force reservist</a></strong></div><p>&quot;When I won Miss Universe Philippines, I dedicated my journey not just to my advocacy but to all of you. I wanted to make sure that with everything that I do, there’s this dedication and a story that I can tell,&quot; she added.</p><p>Michelle also shared during the event that she would be flying to Indonesia and might be seeing one of her closest Miss Universe besties, Miss Thailand Anntonia Porsild.</p><p>“I might see her actually tomorrow (December 11, Monday) because I’m flying to Indonesia tomorrow,” MMD shared during the question and answer portion of the homecoming event.</p><div><strong>READ: </strong><a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2023/12/2/michelle-dee-on-closeness-with-miss-thailand-anntonia-porsild-the-friendship-is-genuine-1205" id="isPasted"><strong>Michelle Dee on closeness with Miss Thailand Anntonia Porsild: ‘The friendship is genuine’</strong></a></div><p>“Anntonia and I, we really built this friendship around wanting to unite the Filipino and Thai fans, and I would like to say that it was a mission accomplished,” she added as she acknowledged some fans who had been cheering the two and collectively called them PorDee.</p>

<p><i>The Miss Universe Philippines organization organized a homecoming parade for Michelle Dee in Pasay City. </i></p>

The Miss Universe Philippines organization organized a homecoming parade for Michelle Dee in Pasay City.

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Michelle Dee gets grand homecoming parade from Filipino fans

Nikka Sabio

Published Dec 12, 2023 12:09 AM PHT

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