Michelle Marquez Dee was crowned Miss World Philippines 2019 on 15th September 2019, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, Metro Manila, the Philippines. She was crowned by outgoing Miss World Philippines 2018 Katarina Sonja Rodriguez by the end of the event. The gorgeous diva is a Filipino actress, athlete, model and TV presenter. She is a daughter of businessman Frederick Derek Dee and Miss International 1979 Melanie Marquez. She attended the De La Salle University in Manila and graduated with a degree in psychology. Dee is an internationally signed model and an avid fan of photography. In her free time, she takes polaroid photos and rides her big bike. Dee is also an LGBTQIA+ rights advocate and champions autism awareness.