Melanie Marquez from the Philippines was crowned Miss International 1979 on 12th November 1979 in Tokyo, Japan. She is the youngest delegate ever to win the crown of Miss International to date, being just 15 years old during the finale. Melanie defeated 42 other candidates from all over the world. She was a very successful model and actress during her time. Melanie also worked as a personal development coach, film producer, author and celebrity endorser. Under her training, many beauty queens were able to make a significant mark in their respective beauty pageants.