Philippines’ own Michelle Marquez Dee has been making impressive strides, particularly in the Voice for Change category in the ongoing 72nd Miss Universe.
This initiative, a collaboration between the Miss Universe organization, Mouawad, and CI Talks, spotlights candidates who share their personal advocacies in a three-minute video.
Michelle Dee stands out in this category, having received the highest number of acknowledgments. As of November 9, 2023, she leads with a remarkable 208,837 votes, closely followed by Ukraine’s Angelina Usanova and Nicaragua’s Sheynnis Palacios.
Dee’s video entry, which has garnered much attention, highlights her commitment to the cause of autism acceptance, inclusivity, and empowerment. She opens up about her personal connection to the cause, being a sister to two siblings on the autism spectrum, Adam and Mazenne. Her passionate advocacy is underlined by her role as the Goodwill Ambassador of the Autism Society Philippines, Southeast Asia’s largest autism NGO. Through this platform, Dee has been actively involved in supporting individuals with autism and their families.
The Filipino community has been urged to rally in support of Michelle Dee in these final moments of voting. Here’s how you can help:
To Support in Voice for Change Category:
Visit the voting page at https://v.citalks.com/vfc/entry/37 and cast your vote.
Validate your vote through your email.
To Support in the Miss Universe Fan Vote:
Download the Miss Universe App.
Navigate to the Vote tab.
Vote for ‘PHILIPPINES’.