Inilahad ni Miss Universe Philippines 2023 Michelle Dee sa isang magazine na isa siyang bisexual.
Ginawa ni Michelle ang paglalahad sa cover story ng Mega Magazine special issue na inilabas nitong Lunes.
“I definitely identify myself as bisexual. I’ve identified with that for as long as I can remember,” ayon sa beauty queen-actress.
“I’m attracted to all forms of beauty, all shapes and sizes,” patuloy pa ng Kapuso star.
Ayon kay Michelle, lumaki siya sa isang pamilyang puno ng “empowered and strong individuals," lalo na ang kaniyang ina na si Melanie Marquez.
“I grew up in an environment where we’d appreciate pogi [and] maganda,” saad niya.
“I never had to quote, unquote come out. I was never really confronted about it by my parents or people who matter,” patuloy ni Michelle.
Matagal na rin umano siyang tagasuporta ng LGBTQIA+ community.
“Even before coming out, I’ve been attending pride marches. I have too many friends and best friends in the community,” sabi pa ni Michelle.
“I’ve been a loud and proud ally. It’s just that I never gave a confirmation [of my sexuality],” dagdag niya.
Para kay Michelle, hindi niya naramdaman na isyu ang kaniyang sexual identity.
"I have so much more to offer the world and the universe than how I identify myself. This is also the reason why I chose not to come out despite the pressure to come out during the competition," ayon kay Michelle, na sinabi rin ito na ang tamang oras na ilahad ang kaniyang sexual identity.
"When somebody takes away your story, then you should take control of that narrative. Turn it around and make it an empowering story. So that’s what I’m doing," paliwanag niya.
Nitong nakaraang Marso, inilahad din ng Kapuso actress na si Klea Pineda na isa siyang lesbian. (READ: Klea Pineda, inilihim sa pamilya na lesbian siya; pero 'nahuli')
— FRJ, GMA Integrated News
