Michelle Dee enters Top 20 of Miss Universe 2023

Michelle Dee is one step closer to the Miss Universe 2023 crown! 

The Philippine bet was named among the 20 semifinalists still in the running for the title during the pageant's finale on Sunday (Philippine time).

Michelle is joined by the following countries:

• Nicaragua
• Spain
• Puerto Rico
• Namibia
• Venezuela
• India
• Thailand
• Chile
• Jamaica
• USA
• Nepal
• Peru
• Cameroon
• Colombia
• Pakistan
• Australia
• Portugal
• South Africa
• El Salvador

The Sparkle beauty queen gave a showstopping performance in both the preliminaries and the national costume competition.

She was a vision in her emerald green Mark Bumgarner evening gown and a total knockout in her red swimsuit. 

Meanwhile, during the national costume competition, Michelle showcased the Filipino weaving culture, highlighted her role as a Philippine Air Force reservist, and made sure she carried her advocacy in her costume.

Michelle is vying for the Philippines' fifth Miss Universe crown with an advocacy for autism awareness. 

The 73rd Miss Universe pageant is being held at the José Adolfo Pineda Arena in San Salvador, El Salvador. The winner will be crowned with Mouawad's "Force for Good" crown by reigning queen R'Bonney Gabriel.