This year's Pride Month may have just been another month gone by for the more jaded LGBTQIA+ crowd, but for current reigning Miss Universe Philippines Michelle Dee, it was something special as it was her first time celebrating as a newly-out bisexual woman.
Michelle Dee came out in a feature with MEGA Entertainment magazine, including a reaction to photos of her looking boyish that came out on social media shortly after her Miss Universe Philippines win.
Since coming out, Michelle has consistently made her presence felt in a number of events related to Pride Month. She's been seen with cast members of Drag Race Philippines and also made an appearance at the Pride March organized by Quezon City
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Michelle Dee, along with Miss Bhutan 2022 Tashi Choden, called on everyone to “act in kindness” during the Miss Universe Pride Month celebration on its official YouTube channel.
Michelle Dee also took part in the Pride Month celebrations at the residence of the American ambassador to the Philippines, wearing a two-piece outfit by Jaja Ombao.
Michelle Dee had no problem waving the Pride Flag at the US Embassy Pride Month celebrations.
It wasn't just Michelle Dee at the American Embassy event. Celebrating along with her were Drag Race Philippines season 1 cast members Precious Paula Nicole, Viñas Deluxe, Brigiding, and Kaladkaren.
The Pride Month celebrations at the residence of the American ambassador was just the start for Michelle Dee. She and bestie Rhian Ramos also attended a celebration organized by LoveYourself PH.
Michelle Dee and Rhian Ramos didn't just make an appearance at the LoveYourself PH Pride Month event, but also serenaded the crowd with a song.
Michelle Dee was once again with Kaladkaren as the two of them took part in the Pride March held in Quezon City.
Michelle Dee also met former Miss World Megan Young at the Quezon City-organized Pride March.
At the Quezon City Pride Month celebration, Michelle Dee told the gathered crowd that it feels good to be finally home.
Michelle Dee promised the crowd that she wouldn't just be raising the Philippine flag during the Miss Universe pageant, but the LGBTQIA+ flag as well.