The country's representative to the upcoming Miss Universe pageant, actress-model Michelle Dee, allowed fans to get to know her more via Instagram, recently. In the video, Michelle, daughter of former actor Derek Dee and former beauty queen-actress Melanie Marquez, shared that her favorite food is...
With only weeks away before Miss Universe 2023 takes place in El Salvador, the Philippines’ representative, Michelle Dee, has been sharing glimpses of her training and preparations for the competition. One of her recent content releases is a fashion editorial featuring dainty jewelry pieces...
Marina Machete, a 28-year-old transwoman working as flight attendant made history recently, being the first of her ilk to win Miss Universe Portugal. Marina bested 16 participants for the title. Talking to media following her win, Marina said she is "proud to be the first trans woman to...
It has been one of Miss Universe R’bonney Gabriel’s missions to use fashion as a tool to make a change. The Fil-Am beauty queen understands the effects of fashion when it comes to global waste problems. But as a designer, she also knows that innovative clothing and smart design have the power...
Miss Universe 2022 R'Bonney Gabriel of USA (Facebook) WASHINGTON (AFP) - The Miss Universe Organization has cut ties with its Indonesia franchise, it announced days after allegations of sexual harassment, and will cancel an upcoming Malaysia edition. In the complaint, more than a dozen women...
Last May, Miss Universe 2022 R’bonney Gabriel made a return to the Philippines to celebrate the [2023 edition of the Miss Universe Philippines](https://mb.com.ph/2023/5/15/the-best-fashion-moments-at-miss-universe-philippines-2023-coronation-night) pageant. During her stay, she got to know...
Miss Universe Philippines 2022 Celeste Cortesi is urging pageant fans to be more considerate, respectful relating to candidates. On Twitter, the 25-year-old wrote, "It’s sad, because all these women work hard to have the opportunity to represent our country on an international stage. It’s unfair...
Miss Universe R'Bonney Gabriel (Speaker's office) Four months after winning the Miss Universe 2022 crown, Filipino-American R’Bonney Gabriel was feted by the Philippine House of Representatives by way of a resolution. Adopted by the House during plenary session Wednesday, May 17 was House...
Indeed, beauty pageants these days are also platforms that champion not only women but also the talents of fashion creatives. A testament to that is the grand finale of Miss Universe Philippines 2023. The local pageant may have ended its 2023 run last May 13 at SM Mall of Asia Arena, but its style...
Michelle Dee was recently crowned as Miss Universe Philippines. On Instagram, the actress, who also won the Miss World Philippines title in 2019, expressed gratitude to those behind her success. "It's not done until it's won," the daughter of former beauty queen-actress Melanie Marquez posted on...
Newly-crowned Miss Charm Philippines 2024 Krishnah Marie Gravidez (left)Â and Miss Supranational Philippines 2023 Pauline Amelinckx of Bohol (Photos by Annalyn Jusay) Miss Bohol Pauline Amelinckx was named Miss Supranational Philippines 2023 while Miss Baguio Krishnah Gravidez is the new Miss...
The most exciting and interesting part of a pageant competition is always, without a doubt, the question-and-answer portion. Held last night at the Mall of Asia Arena, read the answers of top five contestants below. Michelle Dee of Makati, reigning Miss Universe Philippines 2023 Question: Income...
