Virtually a 12 months after successful Voice for Change at Miss Universe 2023, Michelle Dee revealed that she hasn’t acquired the plum till now whereas noting it because the “most private award” in her pageant stint.
Dee spoke about her Voice for Change award in her Instagram Broadcast channel on Monday, Sept. 16, whereas reiterating her dedication to pushing for autism consciousness.
“The Voice For Change Award was undoubtedly probably the most vital and THE MOST private award to embody my journey. As you all know—my brothers and people on the autism spectrum have been a lifeline of goal and keenness for the issues that I do—even earlier than my 7-year pageant journey began,” she stated.
The actress-beauty queen admitted that she’s “nonetheless ready” to obtain her award. She then identified that her win got here with the “Bayanihan spirit.”
“However in fact, successful wouldn’t have been attainable with out the #bayanihan spirit, which didn’t come low cost. At current, I’m nonetheless ready for the discharge of the VFC award and I’m hoping that they do earlier than the following set of winners,” she stated.
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Regardless of this, Dee stated she’s trying ahead to realizing in regards to the advocacies of the delegates of the upcoming Miss Universe 2024 tilt.
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“Positively excited to study extra in regards to the advocacies the delegates are championing for although. All love,” she stated.
The Miss Universe Group has but to deal with Dee’s assertion, as of press time.
Dee is likely one of the Gold winners of the worldwide tilt’s Voices for Change awards, which turned the highlight on her advocacy for autism consciousness. This advocacy is rooted in her love for her two siblings who’re identified with the situation.
Angola’s Ana Coimbra and Puerto Rico’s Karla Guilfu additionally earned the Gold titles.
The Voice for Change is supposed to showcase the sweetness queens’ “vary of social impression initiatives” in displaying their dedication to “embody Miss Universe’s mission of empowering assured girls to make the world a greater place,” per the worldwide tilt’s Instagram publish.
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“‘Voice for Change’ faucets into the core values of each Miss Universe and CI Talks: amplifying voices, advocating for a brighter future, and inspiring world residents to take significant motion. By sharing their private tales and passions, these delegates purpose to encourage a worldwide motion, proving that magnificence actually transcends borders, backgrounds, and beliefs,” its publish added.
Dee ended her Miss Universe 2023 journey within the Prime 10. Apart from the Voice for Change award, she was additionally named Finest in Nationwide Costume, Spirit of Carnival Award, and Fan Vote Winner.
Bulacan’s Chelsea Manalo will vie for the Philippines’ fifth Miss Universe crown on Nov. 16 in Mexico.