
Before passing on the crown to Tracy Maureen Perez, Kapuso actress Michelle Dee looked stunning as she took her final walk as Miss World Philippines 2019.
The I Left My Heart in Sorsogon star graced the grand stage one last time in a bejeweled emerald green gown designed by renowned Filipino fashion designer Francis Libiran.
Michelle Dee wearing an emerald green gown by Francis Libiran. | Photo courtesy: Nice Print Photography (Facebook)
In an Instagram post, Michelle expressed her heartfelt gratitude to her entire team, especially to Francis for creating such a masterpiece.
She wrote, “My last dance for the World. Thank you to my whole team, especially @francislibiran8 for another stunning creation. We wanted to embody pure elegance and class and this was nothing short of that.”
Local celebrities and personalities such as Max Collins, Ria Atayde, Kelley Day, and Janina Manipol expressed their utmost love and support for Michelle through meaningful messages.
Photo courtesy: michelledee (IG)
Fans and netizens also showered the Miss World Philippines 2019 titlist with their all-out love and admiration in the comments section.
Photo courtesy: michelledee (IG)
During the coronation night, Michelle also looked immaculate in an elegant white gown designed by Rhett Eala.
Michelle Dee wearing a splendid creation by Rhett Eala.
Before she officially signed off as Miss World Philippines, the Kapuso actress was dressed in a breathtaking dark blue dress with unique details as she passed on the crown to Tracy Maureen Perez.
Michelle Dee wearing a beautiful dark blue dress during the Miss World Philippines 2021 coronation night. | Photo courtesy: Nice Print Photography (Facebook)
Indeed, the Kapuso star-beauty queen made her final moments in the prestigious pageant an unforgettable moment of her life.
In December 2019, Michelle Dee ended her journey in the Miss World pageant with a Top 12 placement.
Michelle is also known for being the first Miss World Philippines titleholder who had the longest reign of two years. Since then, she's received notable recognitions such as being named “Goodwill Ambassadress” by the Autism Society Philippines.
Last year, she also revealed that she's been working on a book because she wanted to help people to be motivated and to become the best versions of themselves.
Here's a look back to the time Michelle served as muse for Pinoy designers: