November 13, 2023 – 10:32 AM
Michelle Dee. Image: Rap Yu via Instagram/@sparklegmaartistcenter
Being a beauty queen is more than just bearing the weight of the crown. It is about having the courage to use a platform to stand up for your advocacies and to be a “force for good.” And for Michelle Dee, she is dedicated to serve even before winning the coveted Miss Universe Philippines crown.
Dee — who is crossing over from Miss World 2019 to Miss Universe 2023 — is long known for her advocacy on autism awareness and inclusivity even prior to her coronation. But this is an advocacy that didn’t just appear out of nowhere or was spawned as added interest. It’s a pledge that comes from the heart and “first hand experience,” as her brothers Mazen Marquez and Abraham Lawyer are diagnosed with autism.
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November 12, 2023 – 1:00 PM
Reigning Miss Universe R’Bonney Gabriel/MISS UNIVERSE FACEBOOK PHOTOS
The Miss Universe pageant gave a sneak peek into what the delegates will wear for the swimsuit segment of this year’s competition.
For the 2023 edition of the global tilt, the organization tapped American designer Rubin Singer to create a special collection.
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