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Michelle Dee celebrates one-year anniversary as Miss Universe Philippines

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Nikka Avegail Sabio

<p>Miss Universe Philippines Michelle Marquez Dee celebrated her one-year anniversary as the reigning queen on Monday, May 13.</p><p>On her social media page, Michelle shared some scenes from her winning moment with her mom, former beauty queen Melanie Marquez.</p><p>“Today marks exactly 365 days since I got crowned… This has been an incredible year for the books and one heck of a ride all together. 👑,” she wrote.</p><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-7" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/C66QgudSYkt/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A7%2C%22os%22%3A5304372.100000024%2C%22ls%22%3A275676.3000000119%2C%22le%22%3A282999.8000000119%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="857" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-7" 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><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>Michelle also expressed her gratitude to everyone who has continued to show their support and love to the Filipina beauty queen.</p><p>“I really couldn’t have done this without the unwavering support and hard work of so many. To everyone who stood by me and our vision — thank you,” she remarked.</p><p>She ended her message by saying, “This journey has been ours, a true representation of our resilience and a celebration who we’re proud to be. 🇵🇭 All love.”</p><p>People then expressed their appreciation of the reigning Miss Universe Philippines as she brought pride and joy to the country.</p><p>“Forever proud of you babeeee,” Drag Queen Marina Summers wrote.</p><p>A fan also commented, “Dee tlga makakamove on 😢 never naging fan ng any artist/beauty queens, sau lang, and i never regret the day na sinuportahan kita, nag iisa ka @michelledee 🙌.”</p><p>Another follower expressed, “From the queen who weathered the storm to the one who stole our hearts, what a majestic transformation! Cheers to a queen who&#x27;s now ruling not just with power, but with love and admiration from all!🔥 #DeePaTapos 👑.”</p><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-8" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/C0BzvfByxof/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A8%2C%22os%22%3A5304394.600000024%2C%22ls%22%3A275676.3000000119%2C%22le%22%3A282999.8000000119%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="746" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-8" 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><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>Last May 2023, Michelle, who represented Makati City, won the crown as Miss Universe Philippines 2023.</p><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 said in an exclusive interview with Mega magazine.</p><div><a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2023/5/13/michelle-dee-is-miss-universe-philippines-2023-006"><strong>READ: Michelle Dee is Miss Universe Philippines 2023<br/></strong></a></div><p>She then represented the country at the 72nd year of the international pageant held in El Salvador last November, where she finished in the top 10 and took home four special awards, such as the Best National Costume, one of the three gold awards in the Voice for Change competition, the Spirit of Carnival Award from Carnival Cruises, and emerged as the winner of the Miss Universe fan vote.</p><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-9" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/Czt5g0pymQx/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A9%2C%22os%22%3A5304417.800000012%2C%22ls%22%3A275676.3000000119%2C%22le%22%3A282999.8000000119%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-9" 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><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>Her Voice for Change video entry where she promoted autism awareness and her use of Filipinas instead of the Philippines also became hot topics online. She also made a marvelous impression with her Apo Whang-od tattoo-inspired gown during the Miss Universe pageant.</p><p>During her arrival at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal on November 25, Michelle dedicated her journey to the Filipinos who supported her throughout her journey in the pageant.</p><p>&quot;Grabe talaga kapag nagkaisa ang buong Pilipinas, lahat makukuha natin. Hindi lang ako ang nag-iisang lumalaban pero lahat tayo, 118 million Filipinos talaga,&quot; she said.</p><p>She added: &quot;Nakita niyo naman nakuha natin ang lahat ng special awards. That is a testament to how prepared the Philippines was, how much dedication, creativity, and passion we showed the universe.&quot;</p><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-10" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/C0rG3ZFyUGc/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=533&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A10%2C%22os%22%3A5305535.5%2C%22ls%22%3A275676.3000000119%2C%22le%22%3A282999.8000000119%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="879" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-10" 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><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>She was announced as the new ambassador for tourism in the country in December.</p><div><a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2023/12/4/michelle-marquez-dee-is-new-tourism-ambassador-of-the-philippines-1313"><strong>READ: Michelle Marquez Dee is new Tourism Ambassador of the Philippines <br/></strong></a></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-11" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/C6qAuVKygVK/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A11%2C%22os%22%3A5305680.100000024%2C%22ls%22%3A275676.3000000119%2C%22le%22%3A282999.8000000119%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="510" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-11" 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><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>Michelle is set to pass her crown to the next Filipina representative for Miss Universe this coming May 22 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay.</p>

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Michelle Dee celebrates one-year anniversary as Miss Universe Philippines

Nikka Sabio

Published May 15, 2024 11:53 AM PHT

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