Melanie Marquez

 ( 1964 Births ) 

Mimilanie " Melanie" Laurel Marquez (; born 16 July 1964) is a Filipino actress and beauty queen who won Miss International 1979.

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Career

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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" in New York, USA. In 1986, she 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 six finalists at "Mrs. World" pageant held in India. She has appeared in the Binibining Pilipinas "World of BC 2004" and "World of Canada 2004" pageants.

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Post-pageantry Marquez became a fashion and commercial model and was featured on local and international magazine covers. She toured Europe and the United States. As an actress, she has played parts in action and dramatic films, including the title role in her own bio-picture. Later, she became 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, and host in beauty pageants, modelling contests, and talent-search competitions.

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Personal life Marquez has six children. She has one with Filipino actor and politician Lito Lapid. She has two with Filipino-Chinese businessman Frederick Dee, one of whom, Michelle Dee, was Miss World Philippines 2019 and Miss Universe Philippines 2023. She has one with an Arab sheikh, and two with American Adam Lawyer.

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Awards

1987	Metro Manila Film Festival	Best Actress	The Untold Story of Melanie Marquez
		Best Story

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External links

• Melanie Marquez's college graduation

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