AT A GLANCE
"She is also the President of Inner Peace Foundation, and notably, her lifelong mission is towards Autism Acceptance. Growing up with two autistic siblings inspired her to work closely with advocacy groups nationwide, and with that, Michelle has been the Autism Society Philippines’ Goodwill Ambassador since 2019."
Help Miss Philippines Michelle Marquez Dee enter the semifinal round of the 72nd Miss Universe Competition, which will be held in El Salvador on Nov. 18.
Michelle, who publicly came out as bisexual in May, is currently busy preparing for the prestigious pageant.
You can vote for Michelle: 1) download the Miss Universe app. 2) Go to the Vote tab. 3) Vote Miss Philippines.
The Miss Universe Philippine Organization has also released the official headshot of Michelle for the competition.
In her bio for Miss Universe, Michelle said her lifelong mission is towards autism acceptance. Her full bio:
"Michelle Marquez Dee is a 28-year-old entrepreneur, advocate, adrenaline junkie, award-winning actress, and beauty queen who graduated with a degree in Psychology at De La Salle University and accomplished a certificate course in Entrepreneurship at Harvard University Online - all while founding a series of businesses that focus on health, multi-media creation, and WEB3 adoption.
"She is also the President of Inner Peace Foundation, and notably, her lifelong mission is towards Autism Acceptance. Growing up with two autistic siblings inspired her to work closely with advocacy groups nationwide, and with that, Michelle has been the Autism Society Philippines’ Goodwill Ambassador since 2019.
• I'm most proud of being able to see the good in everything that happens in my life.
• If I could have any superpower, it would be the power to control time because it’s the only resource you cannot stop, take back, or control.
• I'm inspired by people who maximize their highest potential and encourage others to do the same.
• If I had to describe myself in one word, it would be unapologetic.
• I'm happiest when I’m fully content with my life.
• I can't live without my camera.
