Michelle Dee reveals she is bisexual; reacts to her old photos circulating online

Kapuso actress and beauty queen Michelle Dee is a proud bisexual!

The newly crowned Miss Universe Philippines confirmed in an exclusive MEGA Entertainment feature that she identifies herself as a bisexual, which according to American Psychological Association is a person who is sexually, emotionally or romantically attracted to more than one gender.

"I definitely identify myself as bisexual. I've identified with that for as long as I can remember. I'm attracted to all forms of beauty, all shapes and sizes," Michelle says in her interview.

Michelle also shared how being surrounded by empowered and strong individuals made an impact on her positively.

“I grew up in an environment where we'd appreciate pogi, maganda.

"I was getting positive feedback by just being myself. I never had to identify myself. I never had to quote, unquote come out. I was never really confronted about it by my parents or people who matter. When I get into a relationship, the first thing I will tell that person is 'Okay, let's get this out of the way.' And then you can decide if you want to date me.'" she explained.

Days after winning the MUPH crown, photos of Michelle in her teenage years looking so boyish resurfaced on social media.

According to her, she felt that the photos were used by some netizens to make her feel unworthy of the crown.

“I want to come out with this story because I know that those photos were spread with malicious intent-- to kind of distract me, make me feel I'm not worthy of the crown.

"So that's what I'm doing. I feel that it's so important when somebody tries to knock you down and use your past against you. We all have to realize that we've come such a long way to just let our past define us. Again, how old was I? That was 2014, and it's 2023," she reacted.

At the end of the interview, Michelle left an inspirational message for the people who have felt as though their story has been taken away from them.

"Be more empowered and do not let other people control your life, your narrative. Own who you really are and have that self-worth and confidence to control your life. If you try to take that away, I'll take it back. It boils down to respecting people and spreading love and spreading light. There's too much hate in the world. Let's make a conscious effort to make this a better world," she said.

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