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Melanie Marquez
Born
Mimilanie Laurel Marquez

(1964-07-16) 16 July 1964 (age 59)
Mabalacat, Pampanga, Philippines
Other namesMelanie Marquez
Alma mater International Academy of Management and Economics
Children6 including Michelle Dee
Beauty pageant titleholder
Title
Major
competition(s)
  • Binibining Pilipinas 1979
  • (Winner – Binibining Pilipinas International 1979)
  • Miss International 1979
  • (Winner)
  • (Best National Costume)

Mimilanie Laurel Marquez (born 16 July 1964), popularly known as Melanie Marquez (Tagalog: [mɛˈlɐnɪ ˈmaɾkɛs]), is a Filipino actress and beauty queen who was crowned Miss International 1979. [1] She is the youngest winner of Miss International in history at the age of 15 when she competed in Miss International 1979.[ citation needed]

Career

Pageant career

Marquez won a local beauty pageant competition when she was 15 years old, and the 1979 Miss International pageant.

In 1985, Marquez became the "Face of the 80s" winner in New York, USA. And in 1986, was the First Runner-up in the "Supermodel" competition. In 2000, she was voted the "Most Beautiful Miss International Winner" and in 2005, was one of the 6 Finalists in "Mrs. World" pageant held in India. She has appeared in the Binibining Pilipinas "World of BC 2004" and "World of Canada 2004" pageants.

Post-pageantry

Marquez became a fashion and commercial model and was featured in the local and international magazine covers. She toured Europe and the United States of America.[ vague] As an actress, she has played parts in action and dramatic films, including the title role in her own bio-picture.[ specify] Later, she has become a TV host, film producer, and celebrity endorser.

Marquez is also a modeling and image-enhancement coach. She trained Ruffa Gutierrez ( Miss World 1993 Second Princess); Charlene Gonzales ( Miss Universe 1994 - Top 6 Finalist); and Miriam Quiambao ( Miss Universe 1999 First Runner-up). She has been a judge, coach, commentator, or host in beauty pageants, modelling contests, and talent-search competitions.

Personal life

Marquez has six children, one is the son of Filipino actor and politician Lito Lapid, and another with businessman Frederick Dee, Michelle, who is the Miss World Philippines 2019 and Miss Universe Philippines 2023. [2]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Film studio
1987 Working Girls 2 Leni
1988 Sandakot Na Bala Claudia
2002 Super B Rose
2005 Enteng Kabisote 2: Okay Ka Fairy Ko... The Legend Continues! Ina Verde
2006 Reyna: ang makulay na pakikipagsapalaran ng mga achucherva, achuchuva, achechenes... Gloria Balisteros

Television

Year Title Role Network
1996 GMA Telesine Presents: Babae Buhawi at ang Impakta Santina
1999 Wansapanataym: Ang Alamat Ko at ni Buboy Luningning
2001–2004 Whattamen Women Worker
2003 Hawak Ko ang Langit Amapolla
2004 Marinara Zadama
2005 Bahay Mo Ba 'To? Myoma Bush / Ms. Trianggulo / Miss Col
2006 Fantastikids Lucila
2008–2009 LaLola Garganta
2009 Only You Palmira Lapuz
2010 Habang May Buhay Dr. Victoria Samaniego
2015–2016 Juan Tamad Candy Guiginto
2017 A Love to Last Miriam "Mimi" Stuart
2018 Sherlock Jr. Louella De Villa
2019–2020 One of the Baes Alona Aragoza
2020 Daddy's Gurl Ms. Macupad
2023 Black Rider Brenda Yuzon-Magallanes

Awards

Year Award Giving Body Category Work Result
1987 Metro Manila Film Festival Best Actress The Untold Story of Melanie Marquez Won
Best Story Won

References

  1. ^ "Melanie Marquez: Miss Miss International, top model". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 15 September 2019.
  2. ^ "Meet Melanie Marquez' gorgeous daughter, Michelle". ABS-CBN News. 3 August 2016. Retrieved 3 August 2016.

External links

Awards and achievements
Preceded by Miss International
1979
Succeeded by
Preceded by
Luz Policarpio
Binibining Pilipinas International
1979
Succeeded by
Diana Chiong