Melanie Marquez

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Birthday July 16, 1964

Birth Sign Cancer

Birthplace Mabalacat, Pampanga, Philippines

Age 59 years old

Nationality Philippines

Height 1.80m

#47896 Most Popular

1964

Mimilanie Laurel Marquez (born 16 July 1964), popularly known as Melanie Marquez, is a Filipino actress and beauty queen who was crowned Miss International 1979.

1979

She is the youngest winner of Miss International in history at the age of 15 when she competed in Miss International 1979.

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

1985

In 1985, Marquez became the "Face of the 80s" winner in New York, USA.

1986

And in 1986, was the First Runner-up in the "Supermodel" competition.

1993

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.

2000

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.

2004

She has appeared in the Binibining Pilipinas "World of BC 2004" and "World of Canada 2004" pageants.

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.

As an actress, she has played parts in action and dramatic films, including the title role in her own bio-picture.

Later, she has become a TV host, film producer, and celebrity endorser.

Marquez is also a modeling and image-enhancement coach.

2019

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.