24 Facts About Michelle Dee

Michelle Dee represented the Philippines at the Miss Universe 2023 competition in El Salvador, where she placed in the Top 10 and won four special awards.

Michelle Dee represented the Philippines at the Miss World 2019 pageant in London, England, where she finished in the top 12.

Michelle Daniela Marquez Dee was born in Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines on April 24,1995, to businessman, film producer, and former actor Frederick "Derek" Dee, and to actress, author, former supermodel, and beauty queen Melanie Marquez, who won Miss International 1979.

Michelle Dee spent a considerable time of her childhood in their family ranch in Utah, United States, during summers and family vacations.

Michelle Dee grew up loving farm animals and enjoying the countryside, both in Utah and in her family's hacienda in Mabalacat, Pampanga.

Michelle Dee attended the De La Salle University in Manila and graduated with a degree in psychology.

In 2021, Michelle Dee completed her certificate program in entrepreneurship essentials from the Harvard Business School.

On September 15,2019, Michelle Dee was crowned Miss World Philippines 2019 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, Metro Manila, the Philippines.

Michelle Dee 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.

Michelle Dee was placed in the top 40 of the top model competition, and top 20 in Beauty With A Purpose.

On May 13,2023, Michelle Dee won Miss Universe Philippines 2023.

Michelle Dee won Miss Aqua Boracay, Miss Pond's, Miss Zion Philippines, and the best in evening gown award.

Michelle Dee represented the Philippines in the Miss Universe 2023 competition in El Salvador.

Michelle Dee represented the Philippines at Miss Universe 2023 held at El Salvador where she was placed as Top 10 finalist.

Michelle Dee was awarded with four special awards; Spirit of Carnival Award, Best in National Costume, Fan Vote Winner, and Voice for Change Gold Winner, making her the most awarded candidate in the pageants history.

Michelle Dee has been an advocate for autism awareness and mental health education since she was sixteen years old.

Michelle Dee 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 younger people, and creating more awareness about autism and mental health.

Michelle Dee became the Goodwill Ambassador for the Autism Society Philippines in January 2020.

Michelle Dee is an advocate for LGBT rights in the Philippines.

Michelle Dee is the Philippines' second bisexual Miss Universe Philippines after Beatrice Gomez.

Michelle Dee's began modeling with the Bench clothing brand in 2016.

Michelle Dee signed with Click Model Management in New York, after being scouted during a Bench photoshoot.

In May 2023, Michelle Dee came out as bisexual in an interview with Mega Magazine.

On May 1,2024, Michelle Dee got her arm tattooed by Whang-od with her three dots signature.