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Michelle Dee is excited to be a fashion reporter

Published Sep 23, 2024 12:24 am

At A Glance

  • Michelle, or MMD, announced the new development in her life when she turned over the money she won in the "Voice for Change Challenge" of Miss Universe 2023 to her chosen beneficiary, the Autism Society of the Philippines (ASP). The prize was P684,000 (or $12,000).
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Michelle Marquez Dee (Instagram)

Beauty queen, model, and Kapuso artist Michelle Dee is excited to wear a different hat as a fashion correspondent for Vogue Philippines when she attends Paris Fashion Week from Sept. 23 to Oct. 1.

Michelle, or MMD, announced the new development in her life when she turned over the money she won in the "Voice for Change Challenge" of Miss Universe 2023 to her chosen beneficiary, the Autism Society of the Philippines (ASP). The prize was P684,000 (or $12,000).

"It feels so fulfilling because (Voice for Change)  was part of the Miss Universe competition I worked the hardest for. And for us to receive a tangible amount, to be able just to set things in motion, to help over 100 chapters around the Philippines, this can really go a long way," Michelle said at the check turnover ceremony in Antipolo City which ASP officials and Miss Universe Philippines national director Jonas Gaffud also attended.

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Michelle Dee presents her check donation to a very happy Mona Magno-Veluz, national president of the Autism Society of the Philippines

The priority program of her award will be the provision of employment to those on the autism spectrum. "We have employed and provided training to over 300 individuals, and we believe this number can grow exponentially," Michelle stated.

Of her Vogue stint, the 29-year old beauty revealed that the offer just came to her one day. She revealed that she's preparing for her role as a "correspondent" by doing "research, research, research."

"It's just being able to know what you're doing, what you're talking about, the pieces, the story behind it. Again, I'm grateful to be guided by people who have done it. And also because I am a fashionista, I know I'm very passionate about it," she pointed out.

"Paris " is very exciting because it feels like we're wearing a Miss Universe wardrobe. I mean, of course, the style isn't for a pageant, but, again, I'm highlighting a lot of young and well-established designers," she added.

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Miss Universe PH 2023 Michelle Dee with MUPH National Director Jonas Gaffud  (center) and a beneficiary from the Autism Society of the Philippines (left)

After Paris, Michelle is scheduled to cover Los Angeles Fashion Week next. She bared that her new career made her mom, Miss International 1979 Melanie Marquez, "happy."

"My mom is just happy that I'm traveling. She's happy I can explore outside Miss Universe because she knows I took that job very seriously. And I didn't allow myself to plan outside of that because I focused on that career. My mom is glad I can explore and experience even a little bit of what she experienced when she was younger. She calls me every day and checks on me," she shared.

Michelle, however, clarified that she's not leaving the country for good. "I have amazing opportunities abroad. But as I said, the Philippines will always be my home base. I will always be proud to call the Philippines my home."

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