Melanie Marquez on daughter Michelle Dee’s bid for a crown: ‘I’m really nervous but I’m not doubting her’

Melanie Marquez arrived at the Araneta Coliseum on Sunday evening early for the Miss World Philippines coronation night. She had with her placards, eager to show support for daughter Michelle Dee.

Photo: Kaela Malig/GMA News

Speaking to GMA News Online, the former beauty queen said she’s “really, really nervous, but I’m not doubting my daughter.”

WATCH: Miss International 1979 Melanie Marquez says she’s confident that her daughter Michelle Dee is ready to compete for the Miss World Philippines 2019 crown. @gmanews pic.twitter.com/SDh0sc6O5p

— Jannielyn Ann (@jannieannb) September 15, 2019

According to Melanie, the only advice she told Michelle was to “just pray. If it’s for you, God will give it to you.”

Said the Miss International 1979, she will never force her daughter to join beauty pageants. “I told her, if you’re not ready, don’t join. But if you are, go for it. I will be more than 100% [behind you].”

WATCH: Miss International 1979 Melanie Marquez on what advice she gave her daughter, Michelle Dee, before joining the Miss World Philippines pageant. @gmanews pic.twitter.com/yn9kC8LeZr

— Jannielyn Ann (@jannieannb) September 15, 2019

Melanie said she told Michelle to do it “mentally, physically and emotionally para walang doubts.”

Michelle has been a favorite among pageant enthusiasts, with pageant website betting on her to win the Miss World Philippines crown. — with reports from Jannielyn Ann Bigtas/LA, GMA News