We are living in Michelle Dee’s era! Another proud moment for the Miss Universe 2023 Top 10 Finalist Michelle Marquez Dee, as she accepted the invitation to be the country’s next tourism ambassador by the Department of Tourism. During her courtesy call, Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco welcomes her warmly. Michelle Dee was wearing a modern white Filipiniana with an amazing unique accent from the creation of Dee Javier, adorned by the jewelry pieces of LVNA that symbolize her elegance, brilliance, and flair, styled by Team Ryuji Shiomitsu.
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As she recently raised the Philippine flag at Miss Universe 2023 held at the Gimnasio Nacional José Adolfo Pineda in San Salvador, El Salvador, we all can agree that not only her heart and passion were seen but also we all witnessed how pure and culture-embedded her performances are, using the Filipino culture and history as an inspiration. Aside from her undeniable flawless performance in this international pageant, Michelle Dee has also proved how big her love is for the country and how proud she is that the Philippines is her home–indeed nothing can be the best representation of the country and perfect tourism ambassador better than someone like Michelle Dee who shows her love for the country, loud and proud.
At the Miss Universe 2023 pageant, although Michelle wasn't able to bring home the crown, she was able to impressively bag 4 special awards during the pageant, she won the Spirit of Carnival Award, Fan Vote, was also one of the three Gold Winners of the Voice for Change, and took home the Best National Costume Award–a costume that “Giving justice to a concept that aims to promote tourism to the country WE ARE PROUD TO SHOWCASE TO THE UNIVERSE,” and that showcasing the slogan “Love Philippines” on its back.
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"Thank you for the honor that you have bestowed upon all Filipinos by carrying the flag of the Philippines so excellently and by declaring to the world your love for the Philippines and reminding the world of the many reasons to love the Philippines," Frasco said as she appoints Michelle Dee as the newest Tourism Ambassador of the Philippines. Indeed, the support for Michelle Dee doesn't end yet because she’s going to do something more for the Philippines!
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Without a doubt, Michelle Dee can really be a good icon of the beauty and nature of the Philippines that are worth seeing, and she has the voice and perfect influence to promote Philippine Tourism; it always comes from the heart. “I’ve always been proud to call the Philippines my home and to call myself Pinoy! To be able to work closely with the Department of Tourism to achieve our shared goal of promoting #FILIPINAS is a dream come true. Maraming Salamat sa tiwala.”