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Melanie Marquez
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Mimilanie Laurel Marquez
16 July 1964 Mabalacat, Pampanga, Philippines
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| Alma mater | International Academy of Management and Economics |
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| Children | 6 including Michelle Dee |
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Mimilanie "Melanie" Laurel Marquez was born on July 16, 1964. She is a famous Filipino actress and beauty queen. Melanie became well-known when she won the Miss International pageant in 1979.
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Melanie Marquez: A Star's Journey
Becoming a Beauty Queen
When Melanie was just 15 years old, she won a local beauty contest. Soon after, in 1979, she won the prestigious Miss International pageant. This made her a global star at a very young age.
Melanie continued to achieve success in the world of beauty and modeling.
- In 1985, she was named the "Face of the 80s" in New York, USA.
- The next year, in 1986, she placed second in the "Supermodel" competition.
- In 2000, people voted her the "Most Beautiful Miss International Winner."
- In 2005, she was one of the top six finalists at the "Mrs. World" pageant held in India.
She also appeared in the Binibining Pilipinas pageants in 2004.
Life After Pageants
After her pageant career, Melanie Marquez became a successful fashion and commercial model. Her face appeared on many local and international magazine covers. She traveled around Europe and the United States for her modeling work.
Melanie also became an actress, starring in action and drama films. She even played herself in a movie about her own life. Later, she hosted TV shows, produced films, and became a popular celebrity endorser for various products.
Coaching and Mentoring
Melanie Marquez is also a talented coach for modeling and image improvement. She has helped many young women prepare for beauty pageants. Some of her famous students include:
- Ruffa Gutierrez, who was the Second Princess at Miss World 1993.
- Charlene Gonzales, a Top 6 finalist at Miss Universe 1994.
- Miriam Quiambao, who was the First Runner-up at Miss Universe 1999.
Melanie has also served as a judge, coach, commentator, and host in many beauty pageants, modeling contests, and talent shows.
Personal Life and Family
Melanie Marquez has six children. Her daughter, Michelle Dee, is also a successful beauty queen. Michelle won Miss World Philippines 2019 and Miss Universe Philippines 2023.
Awards and Recognition
Melanie Marquez has received awards for her acting talent.
| Year | Award-giving body | Category | Work | Result |
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| 1987 | Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Actress | The Untold Story of Melanie Marquez | Won |
| Best Story | Won |
