Michelle Dee reaches 1 million Instagram followers after Miss Universe performance

E. Kristhoff Cagape

<p>Michelle Dee reached a massive feat on Instagram after she reached one million followers on the social media platform following the Miss Universe pageant.</p><p>Michelle finished in the top 10 of Miss Universe which took place in El Salvador on Sunday, November 19 (Manila time).</p><p>The beauty queen&#39;s performance in the pageant has made headlines especially the evening gown competition wherein she donned a Whang-Od tattoo-inspired gown.</p><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-7" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/CzzzzHQITBw/embed/?cr=1&v=14&wp=450&rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A7%2C%22os%22%3A6433985.299999997%2C%22ls%22%3A4591133.200000003%2C%22le%22%3A4591591.8999999985%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="true" frameborder="0" height="880" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-7" scrolling="no" style="background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 0px 0px 12px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>&quot;A tribute to a legendary Filipina who has become an icon, preserving the rich cultural heritage of indigenous tattoo art. She has achieved global recognition and symbolizes timeless beauty, coinciding with Miss Universe lifting its age restrictions, championing inclusivity and challenging age stereotypes. A true icon and the last of her kind, a symbol of bravery, beauty, and inclusivity&hellip; Whang Od,&quot; Michelle wrote on social media as she shared the details about her gown.</p><p><a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2023/11/20/catriona-gray-pia-wurtzbach-pen-message-for-michelle-dee-so-proud-of-you-1039"><strong>READ: Catriona Gray, Pia Wurtzbach pen message for Michelle Dee: &lsquo;So proud of you&rsquo;</strong></a></p><p>Michelle added: &quot;This evening gown draws inspiration from the icon, with every stitch crafted passionately and proudly dedicated to our country. It is a creation by my friend and designer of dreams, @markbumgarner.&quot;</p><p>In an interview with ABS-CBN News after the Miss Universe pageant, Michelle remarked that making her country proud is enough despite the results.</p><p>&quot;Binigay ko talaga lahat. It felt amazing. I love putting on a show, but most especially, I love just making all my countrymen so proud,&quot; she said.</p><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-8" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/CzhZJP6y9Ce/embed/?cr=1&v=14&wp=450&rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A8%2C%22os%22%3A6435022.5%2C%22ls%22%3A4591133.200000003%2C%22le%22%3A4591591.8999999985%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="true" frameborder="0" height="880" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-8" scrolling="no" style="background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 0px 0px 12px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>The beauty queen added: &quot;Ultimately, I left it to destiny. Of course, it is not the result that we wanted, but I know as long as all of you are proud, as long as all of you saw the hard work and dedication that was made not just for myself but the whole team behind me as well, that&#39;s enough for me. I hope you are all happy.&quot;</p><p>Michelle shared that she trained for a year for the pageant and she is very thankful to her team for being with her every step of the way.</p><p>&quot;Sayang hindi ako nakahawak ng mic, but if anything just know that I was training the whole year to make sure that if ever I had that moment walang butas. But again, it is all about destiny,&quot; she stated.</p><p>Michelle won three awards in the Miss Universe pageant including being one of the three gold winners of the Voice for Change competition, bagging the Spirit of Carnival Award given by Carnival Cruises, and winning the Miss Universe&#39;s fan vote.</p>

<p>Michelle Dee reached a massive feat on Instagram after she reached one million followers on the social media platform following the Miss Universe pageant.<p>Michelle finished in the top 10 of Miss Universe which took place in El Salvador on Sunday, November 19 (Manila time).<p>The beauty queen&#39;s performance in the pageant has made headlines especially the evening gown competition wherein she donned a Whang-Od tattoo-inspired gown.

<p>Michelle Dee achieves a milestone on Instagram following her Miss Universe performance. </p>

Michelle Dee achieves a milestone on Instagram following her Miss Universe performance.

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