{{pp-semi-indef|small=yes}} {{Short description|Filipino actress, model, presenter, host, and beauty pageant titleholder (born 1995)}} {{Use mdy dates|date=November 2023}} {{Philippine name|Marquez|Dee}} {{Infobox pageant titleholder | name = Michelle Dee | other_names = | birth_name = Michelle Daniela Marquez Dee | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1995|4|24|mf=y}} | birth_place = Makati, Philippines | photo = Michelle_Marquez_Dee_in_2026.png | caption = Dee in 2026 | occupation = {{hlist|Actress|model|television presenter|talk show host}} | height = {{convert|5|ft|10|in|m}}<ref>{{cite news |last1=Jusay |first1=Annalyn |title=Michelle Dee crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2023 after second try |url=https://mb.com.ph/2023/5/13/michelle-dee-crowned-miss-universe-philippines-2023-after-second-try |access-date=June 3, 2023 |agency=Manila Bulletin |date=May 14, 2023 |archive-date=June 3, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230603153339/https://mb.com.ph/2023/5/13/michelle-dee-crowned-miss-universe-philippines-2023-after-second-try |url-status=live}}</ref> |mother=Melanie Marquez | relatives = {{Unbulleted list|Dee C. Chuan (grand-uncle) |Joey Marquez (uncle)|Winwyn Marquez (cousin) |Zia Marquez (cousin)}} | education = {{ubl|De La Salle University|(BS Psychology)}} | agency = <!-- Discouraged in most cases, specifically when promotional, and requiring a reliable source. --> | title = {{Unbulleted list|Miss World Philippines 2019|Miss Universe Philippines Tourism 2022|Miss Universe Philippines 2023}} | competitions = {{Unbulleted list|Miss World Philippines 2019|(Winner)|Miss World 2019|(Top 12)|Miss Universe Philippines 2022|(Top 2 – Miss Universe Philippines Tourism 2022)|Miss Universe Philippines 2023|(Winner)|Miss Universe 2023|(Top 10)|(Spirit of Carnival Award)|(Voice for Change Winner)|(Fan Vote Winner)|(Best National Costume)}} }}
'''Michelle Daniela Marquez Dee''' ({{IPA|tl|miˈʃɛl dɐˈɲɛlɐ maɾˈkɛs di|lang}}; 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.
Dee previously won Miss World Philippines 2019.<ref name="gma">{{Cite web |last=Ilaya |first=Felix |date=September 16, 2019 |title=JUST IN: Michelle Dee is crowned Miss World Philippines 2019 |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/54681/just-in-michelle-dee-is-crowned-miss-world-philippines-2019/story |access-date=February 24, 2023 |website=GMA Entertainment |archive-date=July 29, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200729010249/https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/54681/just-in-michelle-dee-is-crowned-miss-world-philippines-2019/story |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Bigtas |first=Jannielyn Ann |date=September 16, 2019 |title=Michelle Dee is crowned Miss World Philippines 2019! |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/content/708190/michelle-dee-is-crowned-miss-world-philippines-2019/story/ |access-date=February 24, 2023 |website=GMA News Online |language=en-US |archive-date=July 29, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200729022423/https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/content/708190/michelle-dee-is-crowned-miss-world-philippines-2019/story/ |url-status=live }}</ref> She represented the Philippines at the Miss World 2019 pageant in London, England, where she finished in the top 12.<ref name=gma/><ref>{{cite news |date=December 15, 2019 |title=Michelle Dee bows out of Miss World 2019, finishes at Top 12 |work=GMA News Online |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/content/719144/michelle-dee-bows-out-of-miss-world-2019-finishes-at-top-12/story/ |access-date=February 24, 2023 |archive-date=May 7, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200507110843/https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/content/719144/michelle-dee-bows-out-of-miss-world-2019-finishes-at-top-12/story/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
==Early life and education== Michelle Daniela Marquez Dee<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sancha |first=Gilbert Kim |date=May 14, 2023 |title=Michelle Dee is Phl Miss Universe bet |url=https://tribune.net.ph/2023/05/15/michelle-dee-is-phl-miss-universe-bet/ |access-date=May 15, 2023 |website=Daily Tribune |language=en-US |archive-date=May 24, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230524230742/https://tribune.net.ph/2023/05/15/michelle-dee-is-phl-miss-universe-bet/ |url-status=dead}}</ref> was born in Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines on April 24, 1995,<ref>{{Cite news |last=Nitura |first=Jam |date=May 1, 2022 |title=8 Things You Need to Know About Beauty Queen Michelle Dee |work=Preview |url=https://www.preview.ph/culture/michelle-dee-bio-facts-a00268-20220501 |access-date=February 23, 2023 |archive-date=February 23, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230223234121/https://www.preview.ph/culture/michelle-dee-bio-facts-a00268-20220501 |url-status=live}}</ref> 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.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=September 16, 2019 |title=Who is Michelle Dee, Miss World Philippines 2019? |url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/pageants/240211-things-to-know-michelle-dee/ |access-date=April 30, 2022 |website=Rappler |language=en-US |archive-date=April 30, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220430063953/https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/pageants/240211-things-to-know-michelle-dee/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Through her father, Dee is a third-generation Chinese Filipino.
Her paternal grand-uncle was Chinabank founder Dee C. Chuan, who immigrated from China to the Philippines in 1901. Her grandfather Dee K. Chiong was a former Senior Vice President of Chinabank, while her paternal grandmother, heiress and philanthropist Regina Y. Dee, was the daughter of Yu Hung-chun, who served as premier of Taiwan.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cruz |first=Nicole |date=September 21, 2019 |title=Meet Michelle Dee, Newly Crowned Miss World Philippines and Descendant of Chinabank Founder |url=https://www.esquiremag.ph/life/women/michelle-dee-family-heritage-tcph-a2406-20190921 |access-date=November 4, 2022 |website=Esquire Philippines |archive-date=November 3, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221103181445/https://www.esquiremag.ph/life/women/michelle-dee-family-heritage-tcph-a2406-20190921 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Bilyonaryo |first1=Philippines |title=Yayamanin! Find out which Chinoy tycoons are related to Miss Universe PH 2023 Michelle Dee |url=https://bilyonaryo.com/2023/05/14/yayamanin-find-out-which-chinoy-tycoons-are-related-to-miss-universe-ph-2023-michelle-dee/business/#gsc.tab=0 |website=Bilyonaryo |date=May 14, 2023 |publisher=Bilyonaryo Philippines |access-date=May 26, 2023 |archive-date=May 26, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230526134425/https://bilyonaryo.com/2023/05/14/yayamanin-find-out-which-chinoy-tycoons-are-related-to-miss-universe-ph-2023-michelle-dee/business/#gsc.tab=0 |url-status=live }}</ref> Former PBA player Joey Marquez is her maternal uncle. Dee's maternal cousin and Joey's daughter is an actress and fellow beauty queen Winwyn Marquez, who won Reina Hispanoamericana in 2017.<ref name="cnnphilippines.com">{{Cite web |last=Peralta |first=Janine |date=September 18, 2019 |title=Michelle Dee advocates autism awareness in Miss World journey |url=https://cnnphilippines.com/entertainment/2019/9/18/michelle-dee-autism-awareness.html |access-date=September 19, 2019 |website=CNN Philippines |language=en |archive-date=July 29, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200729034002/https://cnnphilippines.com/entertainment/2019/9/18/michelle-dee-autism-awareness.html |url-status=dead }}</ref>
Dee has one sister, Maxine Dee, and four maternal half-siblings: Manuelito, the son of actor and senator Lito Lapid; Mazen, now 33, was diagnosed with autism, the son of her mother with Arab sheik partner; Abraham; and Adam, who was diagnosed with "delay syndrome, sons of her mother with husband Adam Lawyer.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 29, 2016 |title=Meet Melanie Marquez's daughter Michelle |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/lifestyle/08/15/13/meet-melanie-marquezs-daughter-michelle |access-date=November 4, 2022 |website=ABS-CBN News |archive-date=July 29, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200729030232/https://news.abs-cbn.com/lifestyle/08/15/13/meet-melanie-marquezs-daughter-michelle |url-status=live }}</ref> She spent a considerable time of her childhood in their family ranch in Utah, United States, during summers and family vacations. Dee grew up loving farm animals and enjoying the countryside, both in Utah and in her family's hacienda in Mabalacat, Pampanga.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=December 6, 2019 |title=WATCH: Michelle Dee talks about growing up in a ranch in Miss World's Head to Head Challenge |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/content/718170/michelle-dee-talks-about-about-growing-up-in-a-ranch-in-miss-world-s-head-to-head-challenge/story/ |access-date=April 30, 2022 |website=GMA News Online |language=en |archive-date=May 14, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230514072603/https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/content/718170/michelle-dee-talks-about-about-growing-up-in-a-ranch-in-miss-world-s-head-to-head-challenge/story/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Abunda |first1= Boy|title=Melanie Marquez considers her children the highlights of her colorful life|url= https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2024/02/04/2330669/melanie-marquez-considers-her-children-highlights-her-colorful-life|accessdate=April 6, 2024 |publisher= The Philippine Star|date=February 4, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Jusay |first1= Annalyn|title=Melanie Marquez tells Michelle to manifest a 'crown on your head'|url= https://mb.com.ph/2023/5/15/melanie-marquez-told-michelle-to-manifest-a-crown-on-your-head|accessdate=April 6, 2024 |publisher= Manila Bulletin|date=May 15, 2023 }}</ref>
She attended the De La Salle University in Manila and graduated with a degree in psychology.<ref name=":0" /> In 2021, Dee completed her certificate program in entrepreneurship essentials from the Harvard Business School.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Garcia |first=Carla Emmeline |date=February 4, 2021 |title=Michelle Dee earns Harvard Business School Online certificate during lockdown |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/celebritylife/news/73915/michelle-dee-earns-harvard-business-school-online-certificate-during-lockdown/story?amp |access-date=February 14, 2023 |website=GMA Entertainment |archive-date=February 14, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230214135309/https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/celebritylife/news/73915/michelle-dee-earns-harvard-business-school-online-certificate-during-lockdown/story?amp |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=February 5, 2021 |title=Michelle Dee completes entrepreneurship course at Harvard Business School Online |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/life/02/05/21/michelle-dee-completes-entrepreneurship-course-at-harvard-business-school-online |access-date=February 14, 2023 |website=ABS-CBN News |language=en |archive-date=February 14, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230214135512/https://news.abs-cbn.com/life/02/05/21/michelle-dee-completes-entrepreneurship-course-at-harvard-business-school-online |url-status=live }}</ref>
==Pageantry==
===Miss World Philippines 2019=== {{main|Miss World Philippines 2019}}
On September 15, 2019, Dee was crowned Miss World Philippines 2019 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, Metro Manila, the Philippines.<ref name="abs-cbn">{{Cite web |title='I promise to try my best': Michelle Dee speaks up after Miss World PH win |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/life/09/17/19/i-promise-to-try-my-best-michelle-dee-speaks-up-after-miss-world-ph-win |access-date=September 17, 2019 |website=ABS-CBN News |archive-date=September 18, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190918010000/https://news.abs-cbn.com/life/09/17/19/i-promise-to-try-my-best-michelle-dee-speaks-up-after-miss-world-ph-win |url-status=live }}</ref> The finals night comprised competitions in swimwear, evening gown, and two question and answer rounds. She 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.<ref name="xinhua">{{Cite web |last=王亚梅 |title=Michelle Dee crowned as Miss World Philippines 2019 - Xinhua {{!}} English.news.cn |url=http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2019-09/16/c_138394175_2.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200809064725/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2019-09/16/c_138394175_2.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=August 9, 2020 |access-date=September 17, 2019 |website=www.xinhuanet.com}}</ref><ref name="preen">{{Cite web |date=September 16, 2019 |title=Fun facts about Miss World Philippines 2019 Michelle Dee |url=https://preen.inquirer.net/100550/fun-facts-about-miss-world-philippines-2019-michelle-dee |access-date=September 17, 2019 |website=Preen.ph |language=en-US |archive-date=September 18, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190918033531/https://preen.inquirer.net/100550/fun-facts-about-miss-world-philippines-2019-michelle-dee |url-status=live }}</ref> During the competition, Dee won six special awards: Miss Sportswoman by Fila, Miss GCOX, Miss Best Skin by Cathy Valencia, Miss Bench, Miss Myra E, and Miss Bluewater Day Spa.<ref name=abs-cbn/><ref name=preen/> In the semifinal question and answer round, host Laura Lehmann asked Dee about the lessons and pieces of advice her mother, model and Miss International 1979 Melanie Marquez, gave her in her preparations for her first-ever beauty pageant competition. Dee replied: {{blockquote|The most important advice my mom gave me was to be myself. I'm not here trying to replicate her, but I'm trying to shine as my own woman. In doing so I've learned how to be strong, how to be confident in myself, and to embrace every single part of my being. So thank you, Mom, and thank you to everyone who came tonight and for supporting me. It means a lot to me.<ref name="rappler.com">{{Cite web|url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/240266-melanie-marquez-says-michelle-dee-will-do-better-pageant-experience/|title=Melanie Marquez on daughter Michelle Dee's win: She will be greater than me|last=Villano|first=Alexa|website=Rappler|date=September 17, 2019|language=en|access-date=2019-09-17|archive-date=September 23, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190923221200/https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/news/240266-melanie-marquez-says-michelle-dee-will-do-better-pageant-experience|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2019/09/16/1952298/melanie-marquezs-daughter-michelle-dee-wins-miss-world-philippines-2019|title=Melanie Marquez's daughter Michelle Dee wins Miss World Philippines 2019|website=philstar.com|access-date=September 17, 2019|archive-date=December 6, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191206125652/https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2019/09/16/1952298/melanie-marquezs-daughter-michelle-dee-wins-miss-world-philippines-2019|url-status=live}}</ref>}}
In the final question and answer round, Dee was asked which invention from the last century she would love to make a comeback. She answered: {{blockquote|It would probably be polaroid films. I'm an avid lover of art. I love photography and I love the kind of energy and feel that polaroids give me. Just being able to lay everything out and go down memory lane is such a different feeling. Polaroids give me such a vibrant and positive energy.<ref name="rappler.com"/><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2019/09/16/1952298/melanie-marquezs-daughter-michelle-dee-wins-miss-world-philippines-2019|title=Melanie Marquez's daughter Michelle Dee wins Miss World Philippines 2019|website=philstar.com|access-date=2019-09-17|archive-date=December 6, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191206125652/https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2019/09/16/1952298/melanie-marquezs-daughter-michelle-dee-wins-miss-world-philippines-2019|url-status=live}}</ref>}}
===Miss World 2019=== {{main|Miss World 2019}}
As Miss World Philippines 2019, Dee represented the Philippines in the Miss World 2019 competition at ExCel in London, England on December 14, 2019. During the preliminaries, Dee won both rounds of her group's head-to-head challenge, reaching the top 40. She was also placed in the top 40 of the top model competition, and top 20 in Beauty With A Purpose.<ref>{{cite news |title=Michelle Dee secures spot in Miss World Top 40 |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/life/12/11/19/michelle-dee-secures-spot-in-miss-world-top-40 |work=ABS-CBN News |access-date=December 12, 2019 |archive-date=December 12, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191212201959/https://news.abs-cbn.com/life/12/11/19/michelle-dee-secures-spot-in-miss-world-top-40 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Garcia |first1=Cara Emmeline |title=JUST IN: Michelle Dee secures a spot for the Top Model segment in Miss World 2019 |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/56727/just-in-michelle-dee-secures-a-spot-for-the-top-model-segment-in-miss-world-2019/story |work=www.gmanetwork.com |access-date=December 12, 2019 |archive-date=December 12, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191212201020/https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/56727/just-in-michelle-dee-secures-a-spot-for-the-top-model-segment-in-miss-world-2019/story |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Michelle Dee's advocacy makes Top 20 of Miss World's Beauty with a Purpose competition |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/content/718776/michelle-dee-s-advocacy-makes-top-20-of-miss-world-s-beauty-with-a-purpose-competition/story/ |work=GMA News Online |access-date=December 12, 2019 |archive-date=December 12, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191212200929/https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/content/718776/michelle-dee-s-advocacy-makes-top-20-of-miss-world-s-beauty-with-a-purpose-competition/story/ |url-status=live }}</ref> During the finals night, Dee was placed in the top 40, and eventually the top 12.<ref>{{cite news |title=Michelle Dee bows out of Miss World 2019, finishes at Top 12 |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/content/719144/michelle-dee-bows-out-of-miss-world-2019-finishes-at-top-12/story/ |work=GMA News Online |access-date=December 14, 2019 |archive-date=May 7, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200507110843/https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/content/719144/michelle-dee-bows-out-of-miss-world-2019-finishes-at-top-12/story/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Michelle Dee finishes in Miss World 2019 Top 12 |url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/pageants/247214-michelle-dee-top-12-finish-2019/ |work=Rappler |language=en |access-date=December 14, 2019 |archive-date=December 14, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191214182405/https://www.rappler.com/life-and-style/specials/miss-world/247214-michelle-dee-top-12-finish-2019 |url-status=live }}</ref>
===Miss Universe Philippines 2022=== {{main|Miss Universe Philippines 2022}}
On April 6, 2022, she was announced as an official candidate for the Miss Universe Philippines 2022 pageant.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Viernes |first=Franchesca |date=April 6, 2022 |title=Miss Universe Philippines reveals top 32 finalists |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/content/827665/miss-universe-philippines-reveals-top-32-finalists/story/ |access-date=April 6, 2022 |website=GMA News Online |language=en |archive-date=May 4, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220504074818/https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/content/827665/miss-universe-philippines-reveals-top-32-finalists/story/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name=":6">{{Cite web |last=Requintina |first=Robert |date=April 6, 2022 |title=Miss Universe PH 2022 reveals top 32 finalists |url=https://mb.com.ph/2022/04/06/miss-universe-ph-2022-reveals-top-32-finalists/ |access-date=April 6, 2022 |website=Manila Bulletin |language=en-US |archive-date=May 1, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220501014548/https://mb.com.ph/2022/04/06/miss-universe-ph-2022-reveals-top-32-finalists/ |url-status=live }}</ref> At the end of coronation night, she was crowned Miss Universe Philippines Tourism 2022, second to the eventual winner, Celeste Cortesi.<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 7, 2022 |title=Miss Universe PH 2022 Celeste Cortesi bares #UniquelyBeautiful heart for family |url=https://mb.com.ph/2022/05/07/miss-universe-ph-2022-celeste-cortesi-bares-uniquelybeautiful-heart-for-family/ |access-date=February 14, 2023 |website=Manila Bulletin |language=en-US |archive-date=February 14, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230214142519/https://mb.com.ph/2022/05/07/miss-universe-ph-2022-celeste-cortesi-bares-uniquelybeautiful-heart-for-family/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
===Miss Universe Philippines 2023=== {{main|Miss Universe Philippines 2023}}
On May 13, 2023, Dee won Miss Universe Philippines 2023. She also won Miss Aqua Boracay, Miss Pond's, Miss Zion Philippines,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Iglesias |first=Iza |date=May 10, 2023 |title=Miss Universe Philippines bets dazzle in preliminary competition |url=https://www.manilatimes.net/2023/05/10/news/miss-universe-philippines-bets-dazzle-in-preliminary-competition/1890801 |access-date=May 14, 2023 |website=The Manila Times |language=en |archive-date=May 10, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230510221113/https://www.manilatimes.net/2023/05/10/news/miss-universe-philippines-bets-dazzle-in-preliminary-competition/1890801 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Tuazon |first=Nikko |date=May 10, 2023 |title=Bohol's Pauline Amelinckx bags ten special awards at Miss Universe Philippines 2023 prelims |url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/173224/pauline-amelinckx-miss-universe-ph-2023-prelims-a721-20230510 |access-date=May 14, 2023 |website=Philippine Entertainment Portal |language=en-US |archive-date=May 10, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230510163242/https://www.pep.ph/news/local/173224/pauline-amelinckx-miss-universe-ph-2023-prelims-a721-20230510 |url-status=live }}</ref> and the best in evening gown award.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mallorca |first=Hannah |date=May 13, 2023 |title=Miss Universe PH 2023: Pauline Amelinckx, Michelle Dee, Angelique Manto make it to Top 18 |url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/499241/miss-universe-ph-2023-pauline-amelinckx-michelle-dee-angelique-manto-make-it-to-top-18 |access-date=May 13, 2023 |website=INQUIRER.net |language=en |archive-date=May 14, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230514044043/https://entertainment.inquirer.net/499241/miss-universe-ph-2023-pauline-amelinckx-michelle-dee-angelique-manto-make-it-to-top-18 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Requintina |first=Robert |date=May 13, 2023 |title=Miss Universe Philippines 2023: Major special awards |url=https://mb.com.ph/2023/5/13/miss-universe-philippines-2023-major-special-awards |access-date=May 13, 2023 |website=Manila Bulletin |language=en |archive-date=May 13, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230513175234/https://mb.com.ph/2023/5/13/miss-universe-philippines-2023-major-special-awards |url-status=live }}</ref> There were two question-and-answer rounds during the finals. In the first round, Dee was asked: “Income inequality is still high in the Philippines. The gap between the rich and the poor remains. How do we close the gap?” She responded:<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=Cardona |first=Yssa |date=May 13, 2023 |title=The Complete Transcript of the Miss Universe Philippines 2023 Q&A |url=https://www.preview.ph/culture/miss-universe-philippines-2023-q-and-a-transcript-a1828-20230513-lfrm |access-date=May 13, 2023 |website=Preview |archive-date=May 13, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230513221430/https://www.preview.ph/culture/miss-universe-philippines-2023-q-and-a-transcript-a1828-20230513-lfrm |url-status=live }}</ref>
{{blockquote|text=I think first, we have to recognize what we have and the privileges that we have such as food, education, and homes. I think the best way to address this is through education because education holds no status quo. Every Filipino child has the right to an education, but not just any education, but quality education. Because I believe if the government can provide this to every Filipino child, we can not only elevate their quality of life, but we can empower them as well.|sign=|source=|title=}}
In the second and final question and answer round, she was asked: "The Department of Tourism has adopted a new branding campaign {{sic}}: 'We Give the World Our Best.'{{efn|Erroneously attributed to the Department of Tourism. Campaign by the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Creative Communications (OPACC) <ref>{{cite web | url=https://qa.philstar.com/headlines/2023/05/15/2266497/fact-check-we-give-world-our-best-not-final-dot-slogan | title=Fact check: 'We give the world our best' not final DOT slogan }}</ref>}} For you, what is the best that we could offer to the rest of the world? Why do you consider it so?" Dee answered:<ref name=":2" />
{{blockquote|text=The Philippines is home to very beautiful natural resources, from the beaches to the mountains, but I firmly believe that the best natural resource that the Philippines has is us Filipinos. We are the true heart and soul of the Philippines, with the way we are hospitable, with the warm smiles, and we are the reason the world keeps coming back for more. No matter where the universe takes me, I will always be proud to call the Philippines my home, and no matter what happens, I will always be proud to call myself Pinoy.|sign=|source=|title=}}
At the end of the competition, she was crowned by outgoing Miss Universe Philippines 2022 Celeste Cortesi as Miss Universe Philippines 2023. Dee represented the Philippines in the Miss Universe 2023 competition in El Salvador.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Requintina |first=Robert |date=May 13, 2023 |title=Michelle Dee wins Miss Universe Philippines 2023 beauty pageant |url=https://mb.com.ph/2023/5/13/in-pictures-winners-of-miss-universe-philippines-2023-beauty-pageant |access-date=May 15, 2023 |website=Manila Bulletin |language=en |archive-date=May 13, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230513182715/https://mb.com.ph/2023/5/13/in-pictures-winners-of-miss-universe-philippines-2023-beauty-pageant |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Adina |first=Armin P. |date=May 14, 2023 |title=Michelle Dee of Makati crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2023 |url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/499160/michelle-dee-of-makati-crowned-miss-universe-philippines-2023 |access-date=May 15, 2023 |website=INQUIRER.net |language=en |archive-date=May 14, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230514233712/https://entertainment.inquirer.net/499160/michelle-dee-of-makati-crowned-miss-universe-philippines-2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>
===Miss Universe 2023=== {{main|Miss Universe 2023}}
[[File:Michelle Dee and Melanie Marquez.jpg|thumb|Dee with her mother, Melanie Marquez, in 2023]] Dee represented the Philippines at Miss Universe 2023, held in El Salvador, where she finished as a top 10 finalist. She was also awarded 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 pageant’s history. <ref>{{Cite web |last=Tubiano |first=Harold Lemon |date=2023-11-19 |title=Michelle Dee concludes Miss Universe journey with Top 10 finish and two awards |url=https://philstarlife.com/celebrity/734131-michelle-dee-ends-her-miss-universe-journey-at-top-10?page=2 |access-date=2023-11-21 |website=Philstar Life}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Requintina |first=Robert |date=2023-11-19 |title=PH bet Michelle Dee ends Miss Universe 2023 journey in the Top 10 |url=https://mb.com.ph/2023/11/18/ph-bet-michelle-dee-ends-the-journey-in-miss-universe-2023 |access-date=2023-11-21 |website=Manila Bulletin |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Mallorca |first=Hannah |date=19 November 2023 |title=Michelle Dee on Top 10 finish in Miss Universe 2023: 'Thank you so much for raising our flag with me' |url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/527788/michelle-dee-on-top-10-finish-in-miss-universe-2023-thank-you-so-much-for-raising-our-flag-with-me |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231119084734/https://entertainment.inquirer.net/527788/michelle-dee-on-top-10-finish-in-miss-universe-2023-thank-you-so-much-for-raising-our-flag-with-me |archive-date=19 November 2023 |access-date=19 November 2023 |website=INQUIRER.net |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":62">{{Cite news |date=November 24, 2023 |title=Michelle Dee, wagi ng Best National Costume sa Miss Universe |work=ABS-CBN News |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/life/11/24/23/michelle-dee-wagi-ng-best-national-costume-sa-miss-universe |access-date=November 24, 2023}}</ref><ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last=Requintina |first=Robert |title=PH bet Michelle Dee, 2 others win Voice for Change video contest at 72nd Miss Universe Competition |url=https://mb.com.ph/2023/11/19/ph-bet-michelle-dee-2-others-win-voice-for-change-video-contest-at-72nd-miss-universe-competition |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231119084522/https://mb.com.ph/2023/11/19/ph-bet-michelle-dee-2-others-win-voice-for-change-video-contest-at-72nd-miss-universe-competition |archive-date=19 November 2023 |access-date=19 November 2023 |website=Manila Bulletin |date=November 19, 2023 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Michelle Dee is the National Costume Winner at Miss Universe 2023 {{!}} GMA Entertainment |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/fashion/19086/michelle-dee-is-the-national-costume-winner-at-miss-universe-2023/photo?amp |access-date=2023-11-24 |website=www.gmanetwork.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=jreyes0314 |date=2023-11-24 |title=Michelle Dee wins Best National Costume award in Miss Universe 2023 |url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/pageants/michelle-dee-wins-best-national-costume-award-miss-universe-2023/ |access-date=2023-11-25 |website=RAPPLER |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Michelle Dee wins Best National Costume at Miss Universe 2023 |url=https://www.cnnphilippines.com/entertainment/2023/11/24/michelle-dee-best-national-costume-72nd-miss-u-.html |access-date=2023-11-25 |website=cnn |language=en |archive-date=November 25, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231125013130/https://www.cnnphilippines.com/entertainment/2023/11/24/michelle-dee-best-national-costume-72nd-miss-u-.html |url-status=dead }}</ref>
==Causes and philanthropy== Dee has been an advocate for autism awareness and mental health education since she was sixteen years old.<ref name="cnnphilippines.com" /><ref name="Villano">{{Cite web |last=Villano |first=Alexa |date=September 17, 2019 |title=What made Michelle Dee push through with Miss World Philippines plans? |url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/pageants/240283-michelle-dee-no-plans-join-miss-world-philippines-2019/ |access-date=September 19, 2019 |website=Rappler |language=en |archive-date=September 23, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190923222736/https://www.rappler.com/life-and-style/specials/miss-world/philippines/240283-michelle-dee-no-plans-join-miss-world-philippines-2019 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="Michelle Dee crowned Miss World PH">{{Cite web |last=Roque |first=Nika |date=September 17, 2019 |title=Michelle Dee crowned Miss World PH |url=https://www.manilatimes.net/2019/09/17/news/top-stories/michelle-dee-crowned-miss-world-ph/617334/ |access-date=September 19, 2019 |website=The Manila Times |language=en |archive-date=July 29, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200729030912/https://www.manilatimes.net/2019/09/17/news/top-stories/michelle-dee-crowned-miss-world-ph/617334/ |url-status=live }}</ref> She 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.<ref name="cnnphilippines.com" /><ref name="Villano" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Jorge |first=Rome |date=September 18, 2016 |title=Embracing humanity: 'Yakap,' the documentary on children with special needs |url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/movies/146128-yakap-documentary-review/ |access-date=September 19, 2019 |website=Rappler |language=en |archive-date=November 23, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181123073954/https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/movies/146128-yakap-documentary-review |url-status=live }}</ref> After winning Miss World Philippines 2019, Dee donated part of her prize money to individuals on the autism spectrum who are in need of therapy.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Garcia |first=Cara Emmeline |title=READ: Michelle Dee plans to donate a portion of her winnings to patients with autism |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/celebritylife/news/54683/read-michelle-dee-plans-to-donate-a-portion-of-her-winnings-to-patients-with-autism/story |access-date=September 20, 2019 |website=www.gmanetwork.com |archive-date=September 20, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190920074007/https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/celebritylife/news/54683/read-michelle-dee-plans-to-donate-a-portion-of-her-winnings-to-patients-with-autism/story |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Topics |first=Head |date=September 18, 2019 |title=READ: Michelle Dee plans to donate a portion of her winnings to patients with autism |url=https://headtopics.com/ph/read-michelle-dee-plans-to-donate-a-portion-of-her-winnings-to-patients-with-autism-8340567 |access-date=September 20, 2019 |website=Head Topics |language=en |archive-date=September 20, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190920074005/https://headtopics.com/ph/read-michelle-dee-plans-to-donate-a-portion-of-her-winnings-to-patients-with-autism-8340567 |url-status=live }}</ref>
[[File:ASP Angels Walk for Autism 2025 event at SM Mall of Asia Arena (02).jpg|thumb|right|Dee (left) with Senator Risa Hontiveros (center) at the ASP Angels Walk for Autism 2025 event at the SM Mall of Asia Arena]] Dee also works with the Autism Society Philippines (ASP) in bringing attention to the needs of individuals who are on the autism spectrum and their families, and improving access to intervention facilities and services, especially for those in the provincial areas.<ref>{{Cite web |title=WATCH: Michelle Dee's 'game plan' to bring home Miss World crown |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/life/11/13/19/watch-michelle-dees-game-plan-to-bring-home-miss-world-crown |access-date=November 26, 2019 |website=ABS-CBN News |archive-date=November 20, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191120233319/https://news.abs-cbn.com/life/11/13/19/watch-michelle-dees-game-plan-to-bring-home-miss-world-crown |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=January 19, 2020 |title=LOOK: Michelle Dee is the Goodwill Ambassador of Autism Society Philippines |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/healthandwellness/722735/michelle-dee-is-the-goodwill-ambassador-of-autism-society-philippines/story/ |access-date=April 30, 2022 |website=GMA News Online |language=en |archive-date=April 30, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220430064713/https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/healthandwellness/722735/michelle-dee-is-the-goodwill-ambassador-of-autism-society-philippines/story/ |url-status=live }}</ref> She supports autism advocacy programs on art, hippotherapy, and inclusive employment for those on the autism spectrum.<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 30, 2019 |title=Michelle Dee treats children with autism to 'hippotherapy' |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/healthandwellness/713566/michelle-dee-treats-children-with-autism-to-hippotherapy/story/ |access-date=November 26, 2019 |website=GMA News Online |language=en-US |archive-date=November 1, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191101161549/https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/healthandwellness/713566/michelle-dee-treats-children-with-autism-to-hippotherapy/story/ |url-status=live }}</ref> She became the Goodwill Ambassador for the ASP in January 2020.<ref name=":1" /> With her father, Dee also campaigns for hepatitis awareness and for a hepatitis C-free society, under their own family initiative, HepCured.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Requintina |first1=Robert |title=Action star Derek Dee intensifies advocacy for Hepa C-free society |url=https://mb.com.ph/2022/06/25/action-star-derek-dee-intensifies-advocacy-for-hepa-c-free-society/ |access-date=May 17, 2023 |work=Manila Bulletin |agency=Manila Bulletin |date=June 26, 2022 |archive-date=May 17, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230517152349/https://mb.com.ph/2022/06/25/action-star-derek-dee-intensifies-advocacy-for-hepa-c-free-society/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Dee is also an advocate for LGBT rights in the Philippines.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Layug |first=Margaret Claire |date=December 6, 2019 |title=7 Michelle Dee facts that prove she's Miss World material |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/content/718179/7-michelle-dee-facts-that-prove-she-s-miss-world-material/story/ |access-date=April 30, 2022 |website=GMA News Online |language=en |archive-date=April 30, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220430065004/https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/content/718179/7-michelle-dee-facts-that-prove-she-s-miss-world-material/story/ |url-status=live }}</ref> On May 30, 2024, Dee, for the first time explained why she earlier remained closeted due to venomous bashing. “I myself didn't actually plan to come out,” she lamented in an Instagram reel.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Roque |first1=Nika |title=Michelle Dee reveals she didn't want to come out as bisexual because of bashing, toxicity|url= https://www.gmanetwork.com/lifestyle/news/112950/michelle-dee-sends-a-supportive-message-for-pride-month/story|accessdate=May 30, 2024 |publisher= GMA Integrated News|date=May 30, 2024}}</ref> Dee is now the Philippines' second bisexual Miss Universe Philippines after Beatrice Gomez. As an LGBT pride advocate, Dee aptly posted a message for everyone in the upcoming Pride Month: “come as they are.”<ref>{{cite news |last1= Lim|first1=Ron |title=Michelle Dee sends a supportive message for Pride Month|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/lifestyle/news/112950/michelle-dee-sends-a-supportive-message-for-pride-month/story |accessdate=May 30, 2024 |publisher= GMA Integrated News|date=May 30, 2024}}</ref>
==Modeling career== Dee began modeling with the Bench clothing brand in 2016.<ref>{{cite news |date=August 3, 2016 |title=Meet Melanie Marquez' gorgeous daughter, Michelle |work=ABS-CBN News |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/life/v2/08/03/16/meet-melanie-marquez-gorgeous-daughter-michelle |access-date=August 3, 2016 |archive-date=November 3, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221103181453/https://news.abs-cbn.com/life/v2/08/03/16/meet-melanie-marquez-gorgeous-daughter-michelle |url-status=live }}</ref> She signed with Click Model Management in New York, after being scouted during a Bench photoshoot.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=November 30, 2019 |title=IN PHOTOS: Michelle Dee shows off eye for photography through portraits of Miss World co-candidates |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/hobbiesandactivities/717340/michelle-dee-shows-off-eye-for-photography-through-portraits-of-miss-world-co-candidates/story/ |access-date=April 30, 2022 |website=GMA News Online |language=en |archive-date=April 30, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220430065406/https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/hobbiesandactivities/717340/michelle-dee-shows-off-eye-for-photography-through-portraits-of-miss-world-co-candidates/story/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Gonzales |first=Rommel |date=June 29, 2019 |title=Michelle Dee recounts how she got New York modeling contract |url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/144242/michelle-dee-new-york-modeling-contract-a745-20190629 |access-date=November 4, 2022 |website=Pep.ph |language=Filipino |archive-date=July 29, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200729053031/https://www.pep.ph/news/local/144242/michelle-dee-new-york-modeling-contract-a745-20190629 |url-status=live }}</ref>
In February 2024, Dee was named Chinabank's ambassador, becoming the company's first endorser in a century; notably, her family was the founder of the company despite no longer being its owner.<ref>{{cite news |last1= |first1= |date=February 14, 2024 |title=Michelle Dee named new ambassador of bank founded by her family |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/showbiz/chikaminute/897504/michelle-dee-named-new-ambassador-of-bank-founded-by-her-family/story/ |accessdate=February 15, 2024 |publisher=GMA Integrated News}}</ref>
==Military== Dee is a reservist of Philippine Air Force with the rank of Sergeant. In 2023, she underwent and completed Basic Citizen Military Training under Philippine Air Force Reserve.<ref>{{cite web |title=Miss Universe PH 2023 Michelle Dee to complete reservist training with Philippine Air Force soon |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/photos/miss-universe-ph-2023-michelle-dee-to-complete-reservist-training-with-philippine-air-force-soon/18750/ |website=GMA Network |access-date=23 August 2025 |date=3 October 2023}}</ref>
==Personal life== In May 2023, Dee came out as bisexual in an interview with ''Mega Magazine''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Miss Universe Philippines 2023 Michelle Marquez Dee comes out as bisexual |url=https://mb.com.ph/2023/5/29/miss-universe-philippines-2023-comes-out-as-bisexual |access-date=May 29, 2023 |website=Manila Bulletin |date=May 29, 2023 |language=en |archive-date=May 29, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230529055024/https://mb.com.ph/2023/5/29/miss-universe-philippines-2023-comes-out-as-bisexual |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=May 29, 2023 |title=Michelle Dee comes out as bisexual in latest magazine cover |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/healthandwellness/871415/michelle-dee-comes-out-as-bisexual-in-latest-magazine-cover/story/ |access-date=May 29, 2023 |website=GMA News Online |language=en |archive-date=May 29, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230529053520/https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/healthandwellness/871415/michelle-dee-comes-out-as-bisexual-in-latest-magazine-cover/story/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=May 29, 2023 |title=MEGA EXCLUSIVE: Michelle Dee Comes Out As Bisexual |url=https://mega-onemega.com/mega-exclusive-michelle-dee-comes-out-as-bisexual/ |website=MEGA |access-date=June 4, 2023 |archive-date=June 4, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230604092418/https://mega-onemega.com/mega-exclusive-michelle-dee-comes-out-as-bisexual/ |url-status=live }}</ref> She currently lives with actress and model Rhian Ramos.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tunac |first=Hermes Joy |date=September 19, 2022 |title=Rhian Ramos and Michelle Dee are moving in together! |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/familyandrelationships/845301/rhian-ramos-and-michelle-dee-are-moving-in-together/story/ |access-date=November 4, 2022 |website=GMA News |archive-date=November 3, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221103181440/https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/familyandrelationships/845301/rhian-ramos-and-michelle-dee-are-moving-in-together/story/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
On May 1, 2024, Dee got her arm tattooed by Whang-od with her three dots signature. Then, she playfully “crowned” Apo Whang Od, "beauty queen", while the latter signed Michelle’s tattoo-inspired Mark Bumgarner long black gown sketch inspired by her. Dee bestowed upon Whang-od a jersey with text “Filipinas 2023” in front, and “MMD” printed in the back.<ref>{{cite news |last1= Roque|first1= Nika |title=Michelle Dee 'crowns' Apo Whang Od|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/artandculture/905689/michelle-dee-crowns-apo-whang-od/story/ |accessdate=May 6, 2024 |publisher=GMA Integrated News |date=May 4, 2024}}</ref>
==Filmography== ===Film=== {| class="wikitable sortable" <!-- Do not center --> |- <!-- Never add unnecessary background colors --> ! Year ! Title ! Role ! Ref. |- | rowspan="2" | 2019 | ''[https://www.google.com/search?kgmid=/g/11fw5bvnb8&hl=en-PH&q=Because+I+Love+You&kgs=0d88bc99d8672b78&shndl=17&shem=losc&source=sh/x/kp/osrp/m5/2 Because I Love You]'' | Gianna | <ref name="Michelle Dee crowned Miss World PH"/> |- | ''[https://www.google.com/search?kgmid=/g/11hg4gx57k&hl=en-PH&q=Cara+X+Jagger&kgs=49b4c41ac93c0536&shndl=17&shem=losc&source=sh/x/kp/osrp/m5/2 Cara x Jagger]'' | Mads |<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ruiz |first=Marah |date=October 25, 2019 |title=Michelle Dee sees similarities between her and her 'Cara X Jagger' character |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/55899/michelle-dee-sees-similarities-between-her-and-her-cara-x-jagger-character/story |access-date=June 2, 2023 |website=GMA Entertainment |archive-date=June 2, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230602085023/https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/55899/michelle-dee-sees-similarities-between-her-and-her-cara-x-jagger-character/story?amp |url-status=live }}</ref> |- | 2023 | ''[https://www.google.com/search?kgmid=/g/11vdrly2wx&hl=en-PH&q=Keys+to+the+Heart&kgs=8ae38c887229da86&shndl=17&shem=losc&source=sh/x/kp/osrp/m5/2 Keys to the Heart]'' | Annette Marie Labayen | <ref>{{Cite web |last=Geli |first=Bianca |date=October 20, 2023 |title='Keys to the Heart' adaptation lands on Netflix PH Top 10 |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/106498/keys-to-the-heart-adaptation-lands-on-netflix-ph-top-10/story |access-date=October 26, 2023 |website=GMA Entertainment}}</ref> |- |2024 |''G! LU'' | |<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date= |title=LOOK: 'G! LU' cast flaunts hard rock abs in La Union |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/51200/look-g-lu-cast-flaunts-hard-rock-abs-in-la-union/story |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210628135642/https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/51200/look-g-lu-cast-flaunts-hard-rock-abs-in-la-union/story |archive-date=June 28, 2021 |access-date=January 12, 2021 |website=GMA Entertainment |language=en}}</ref> |}
===Television=== {| class="wikitable sortable" ! Year !! Title !! Role !! Ref. |- | 2019 | ''Love You Two'' | Michaela "Mochi" Isidro |<ref>{{Cite news |title=Jennylyn Mercado, Gabby Concepcion team up in 'Love You Two' |language=en |work=Manila Standard |url=http://www.manilastandard.net/mobile/article/292858 |access-date=September 19, 2019 |archive-date=November 30, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191130012626/http://manilastandard.net/mobile/article/292858 |url-status=live }}</ref> |- | 2019–2020 | ''Glow Up'' | Herself / Main Host | <ref>{{Cite web |last=Garcia |first=Cara Emmeline |title=WATCH: GNTV's new lifestyle show 'Glow Up' |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/glow_up/51346/watch-gntvs-new-lifestyle-show-glow-up/story |access-date=September 24, 2019 |website=GMA Network |archive-date=June 8, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190608031122/https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/glow_up/51346/watch-gntvs-new-lifestyle-show-glow-up/story |url-status=dead }}</ref> |- | 2019 | ''One of the Baes'' | young Alona Aragoza |<ref>{{Cite web |last=Santiago |first=Lhar |date=September 20, 2019 |title=Melanie Marquez is Michelle Dee's perfect pageant coach |url=https://www.manilatimes.net/2019/09/20/lifestyle-entertainment/show-times/melanie-marquez-is-michelle-dees-perfect-pageant-coach/619084 |access-date=January 16, 2022 |website=The Manila Times |archive-date=January 16, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220116000404/https://www.manilatimes.net/2019/09/20/lifestyle-entertainment/show-times/melanie-marquez-is-michelle-dees-perfect-pageant-coach/619084 |url-status=live }}</ref> |- | rowspan="2" | 2021–2022 | ''Agimat ng Agila'' | Serpenta |<ref>{{Cite web |title=Roi Vinzon at Michelle Dee sumabak bilang kontrabida sa 'Agimat ng Agila' |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/agimat_ng_agila/77657/roi-vinzon-at-michelle-dee-sumabak-bilang-kontrabida-sa-agimat-ng-agila/story?amp |access-date=June 17, 2021 |website=GMA Network |archive-date=May 14, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230514072132/https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/agimat_ng_agila/77657/roi-vinzon-at-michelle-dee-sumabak-bilang-kontrabida-sa-agimat-ng-agila/story?amp |url-status=live }}</ref> |- | ''I Left My Heart in Sorsogon'' | Hazelyn "Hazel" Pangan |<ref>{{Cite web|last=Requintina|first=Robert|date=November 13, 2021|title=Heart Evangelista returns to GMA primetime via romance-drama series 'I Left My Heart in Sorsogon'|url=https://mb.com.ph/2021/11/13/heart-evangelista-returns-to-gma-via-romance-drama-series-i-left-my-heart-in-sorsogon/|access-date=January 16, 2022|website=Manila Bulletin|language=en-US|archive-date=January 19, 2022|archive-url=https://archive.today/20220119130125/https://mb.com.ph/2021/11/13/heart-evangelista-returns-to-gma-via-romance-drama-series-i-left-my-heart-in-sorsogon/|url-status=live}}</ref> |- | rowspan="5" |2023 | ''Mga Lihim ni Urduja'' | Freya Dayanghirang-Salazar |<ref>{{Cite web |date=February 8, 2023 |title=Vin Abrenica, Michelle Dee, Arra San Agustin and more on their kontrabida roles 'Mga Lihim ni Urduja' |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/showbiz/chikaminute/860143/vin-abrenica-michelle-dee-arra-san-agustin-and-more-on-their-kontrabida-roles-mga-lihim-ni-urduja/story/?amp |access-date=February 14, 2023 |website=GMA Network |archive-date=February 10, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230210053211/https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/showbiz/chikaminute/860143/vin-abrenica-michelle-dee-arra-san-agustin-and-more-on-their-kontrabida-roles-mga-lihim-ni-urduja/story/?amp |url-status=live }}</ref> |- |''Eat Bulaga!{{Broken anchor|date=2024-07-01|bot=User:Cewbot/log/20201008/configuration|target_link=Eat Bulaga!#Conflict between TVJ and Jalosjos-led TAPE Inc.|reason= The anchor (Conflict between TVJ and Jalosjos-led TAPE Inc.) has been deleted.}}'' |Herself / Guest co-host |<ref>{{Cite web |last=Llemit |first=Katerine A. |title=Miss Universe Philippines 2023 Michelle Dee a guest co-host in TAPE's new 'Eat Bulaga' |url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2023/06/07/2272139/miss-universe-philippines-2023-michelle-dee-guest-co-host-tapes-new-eat-bulaga |access-date=April 18, 2024 |website=www.philstar.com |language=en}}</ref> |- |''TiktoClock'' |Herself / Guest |<ref>{{Cite web |last=Aquino |first=Maine |title=Michelle Dee, nakisaya sa 'TiktoClock' |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/tiktoclock/107574/michelle-dee-nakisaya-sa-tiktoclock/story |access-date=February 9, 2024 |website=www.gmanetwork.com |language=en}}</ref> |- |''ASAP Natin 'To'' | rowspan="2" |Herself / Guest Performer |<ref>{{Cite web |title=Michelle Dee's ASAP guesting trends online |url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/177561/michelle-dee-asap-guesting-a755-20231203 |access-date=February 9, 2024 |website=PEP.ph |language=en}}</ref> |- |''Forever Grateful: The ABS-CBN Christmas Special 2023'' |<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 16, 2023 |title=Star-studded ABS-CBN Christmas Special airs this weekend |url=https://corporate.abs-cbn.com/newsroom/news-releases/2023/12/16/star-studded-abs-cbn-christmas-special-airs-this-w?lang=en |access-date=February 9, 2024 |website=ABS-CBN}}</ref> |- | rowspan="2" |2023–24 |''Black Rider'' |Teresa Soriano |<ref>{{Cite web |title=Title: Michelle Dee starts taping for 'Black Rider' {{!}} GMA News Online |url=https://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://images.gmanews.tv/webpics/2023/12/MMD-BR_2023_12_18_21_30_12.jpg&tbnid=A5cofRXaiqW1lM&vet=1&imgrefurl=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/showbiz/chikaminute/891739/michelle-dee-starts-taping-for-black-rider/story/&docid=TAPuSr1jCWQXTM&w=992&h=556&source=sh/x/im/can/1&kgs=7a4dd0564a7e5f5b&sfr=vfe |access-date=2024-02-09 |website=www.google.com |language=en-US}}</ref> |- |''Kapuso Countdown to 2024: The GMA New Year Special'' |Herself / Performer / Host |<ref>{{Cite web |last=Almazan |first=Faye |title=Catch these stars and artists at the Kapuso Countdown to 2024 |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/19327/catch-these-stars-and-artists-at-the-kapuso-countdown-to-2024/photo |access-date=February 9, 2024 |website=www.gmanetwork.com |language=en}}</ref> |- | rowspan="5" | 2024 |''All-Out Sundays'' |Herself / Guest Performer / Co-host |<ref>{{Cite web |last=Geli |first=Bianca |title='All-Out Sundays' welcomes Miss Universe Philippines 2023 Michelle Dee |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/all_out_sundays/108528/all-out-sundays-welcomes-miss-universe-philippines-2023-michelle-dee/story |access-date=February 9, 2024 |website=www.gmanetwork.com |language=en}}</ref> |- |''Family Feud'' | Herself / Contestant |<ref>{{cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7RJltsEt2z8|title=Family Feud Philippines: January 10, 2024|publisher=GMA Network|date=January 10, 2024|access-date=April 7, 2024|via=YouTube}}</ref> |- | ''It's Showtime'' |Herself / Guest co-host |<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/showbiz/chikaminute/902830/michelle-dee-among-kapuso-stars-to-appear-on-the-it-s-showtime-gma-premiere/story/|title=Michelle Dee among Kapuso stars to appear on the 'It's Showtime' GMA premiere|website=GMA News Online|date=April 6, 2024|access-date=April 7, 2024}}</ref><ref name="All">{{cite web |date=June 17, 2024 |title='It's Showtime' Surprises Viewers With Sudden Broadcast on AllTV |website=Lionheartv.net |url=https://www.lionheartv.net/2024/06/its-showtime-alltv/ |access-date=March 20, 2025 }}</ref> |- |''Widows' War'' | | |- |''Lolong'' |Special Participation | |- | rowspan="2" |2025 |''Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition'' |Houseguest |<ref>{{Cite news |last=Llemit |first=Kathleen A. |date=30 March 2025 |title=Michelle Dee newest houseguest of ‘Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Collab Edition’ |url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2025/03/30/2432207/michelle-dee-newest-houseguest-pinoy-big-brother-celebrity-collab-edition |access-date=8 June 2025 |work=Philstar}}</ref> |- |''Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre'' |Cassandra |<ref>{{Cite web |date=June 17, 2025 |title=Michelle Dee, Mika Salamanca make debut appearances in 'Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre' |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/showbiz/chikaminute/949713/michelle-dee-mika-salamanca-encantadia-onicles-sanggre/story/?amp |access-date=June 18, 2025 |website=GMA Network}}</ref> |}
==Accolades== ===Awards and nominations=== {| class="wikitable" ! Year ! Award ! Category ! Recipient(s) ! Results ! Source |- | rowspan="3" | 2019 | rowspan="3" | 33rd PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best New Female TV Personality | Michelle Dee <small>on ''Love You Two'' (GMA Network)</small> | {{nominated}} | rowspan="3" | <ref name="Dimaculangan, Jocelyn">{{cite web |author=Dimaculangan, Jocelyn |date=September 22, 2019 |title=33rd Star Awards for Television names TV Queens; PMPC bares nominees |url=https://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/146277/33rd-star-awards-for-television-names-tv-queens-pmpc-bares-nominees |work=Philippine Entertainment Portal |language=en |accessdate=September 23, 2019 |archive-date=April 3, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220403031415/https://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/146277/33rd-star-awards-for-television-names-tv-queens-pmpc-bares-nominees-a2670-20190922-lfrm2 |url-status=live }}</ref> |- | Best Lifestyle Show Host | Michelle Dee <small>with Winwyn Marquez and Thia Thomalla</small> | {{nominated}} |- | Best Lifestyle Show | ''Glow Up'' <small>with Michelle Dee as host</small> | {{nominated}} |- | 2021 | 36th PMPC Star Awards for Movies |Best New Movie Actress | As Gianna in ''Because I Love You'' (2019) | {{won}} | <ref>{{Cite web|last=Eusebio|first=Aaron Brennt|date=September 27, 2021|title=Michelle Dee dedicates first acting award to parents, Melanie Marquez and Derek Dee|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/80954/michelle-dee-dedicates-first-acting-award-to-parents-melanie-marquez-and-derek-dee/story?amp|access-date=September 27, 2021|website=GMA Entertainment|archive-date=September 27, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210927222807/https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/80954/michelle-dee-dedicates-first-acting-award-to-parents-melanie-marquez-and-derek-dee/story?amp|url-status=live}}</ref> |}
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