IN PHOTOS: Michelle Dee's journey to the Miss World 2019 crown
See the journey of Miss World Philippines 2019 Michelle Dee as she takes on the Miss World crown.
Send-off
Miss World Philippines 2019 Michelle Dee met with the press for her send-off press con last November 13, 2019.
Day 1
For her first day in London, Michelle wore a custom Nono Palmos suit made with handwoven fabric from Yakan weavers from Basilan, Sulu. The colors were definitely inspired by the Philippine flag.
Touchdown, London
Together with the other delegates, Michelle proudly smiles in front of the iconic Tower of London.
Friends
For her first day, she met with her fellow Miss World contestants Miss World Indonesia Princess Megonondo, Miss World Czech Republic Denisa Spergerova, and Miss World Malaysia Alexis SueAnn.
Room with a view
The Miss World Philippines would definitely be inspired after a long day of competing seeing her room has a view of the iconic bridge in London.
Orange team
Michelle was grouped with the orange team together with Miss World Mexico, Miss World Malaysia, Miss World Nepal, and Miss World Portugal.
Top Model Competition
For the Top Model competition, Michelle went for a plain white turtleneck and jeans topped off with a brown cape shawl. Michellle secured a place at the Top 40 finalists at the said fast track event.
Smile
Miss World Philippines 2019 Michelle Dee smiles for People Magazine South Africa with roommate Miss World Wales Gabriella Jukes, Miss World Malaysia Alexis Sueanne, and Miss World Indonesia Princess Megonondo.
Talent portion
The Kapuso host rocked a white gown designed by Filipino fashion designer Kannah Besino-Simbulan for her talent audition.
Night at the opera
To take their mind off the competition, the Miss World contestants gathered at the London Coliseum to witness a breathtaking performance by the best of the best performers in the country.
Anniversary Ball
Michelle wore a custom Nat Manilag tangerine gown as she attended the Grand Order of the Water Rats Charity Ball.
Queens
Despite not bagging a spot at the final 10 contestants for the Top Model fast track challenge, Michelle showed good sportsmanship as she supported her fellow queens in the competition.
Yakan
Being a runway and print model, Michelle effortlessly pulls off any outfit she wears. Like this piece from Nono Palmos which features a double-breasted yakan pantsuit with wide-legged pants. According to the beauty queen, the fabric was handwoven in Basilan and the buttons are made out of coconut shell.
Oxford University
For her second week in the competition, Michelle was able to visit the renowned Oxford University with her fellow contestants.
Preppy
Michelle rocked the preppy look in the black pantsuit with ruffled piña inner by Filipino designer Chris Nick Delos Reyes.
Runway
Michelle is seen with her fellow Top 40 finalists at the Top Model challenge. They even got the opportunity to wear a piece designed by British and textile designer Dame Zandra Rhodes.
Photographer
Aside from being an actess, model, and beauty queen, Michelle is also a photographer. She took beauty shots of her fellow contestants Miss Indonesia Princess Megonondo, Miss Wales Gabriella Jukes, Miss Uganda Oliver Nakakande, and Miss Malaysia Alexis SueAnn Seow.
Swimsuit
Michelle goes for a classic black swimsuit in this photo shoot in preparation for Miss World 2019.
