
Miss Universe Philippines 2023 Michelle Dee is well-loved as she marked her 29th birthday with a surprise celebration with her friends.
The Sparkle beauty queen-actress, who was recently launched as the newest endorser of Maybelline Philippines, shared on Instagram photos of her celebration with some of her closest friends, including co-Kapuso stars Rhian Ramos and Max Collins.
"Thank you to everyone that made my surprise birthday so special. Another first po, opo," Michelle said.
Michelle also penned her gratitude to her friends who planned the event.
"All of you have had such a significant part of my life and growth and for that [I]'m forever grateful," she said.
In the comments section of an earlier Instagram post, Michelle said she didn't know anything about the celebration.
"Can I just kwento… [I] didn't know anything about a celebration, just knew there was a dinner," she said.
For her birthday, Michelle wore a custom halter jumpsuit in pink by fashion designer Mark Bumgarner.
"Ya girl Dora wore pink on her birthday," she said.
Meanwhile, Michelle embodied the Queen of Hearts in her 29th birthday photoshoot.