Michelle Dee makes it to the Top 10 of Miss Universe 2023

Michelle Dee just made the Top 10 at the Miss Universe 2023 competition!

The Philippine bet proved to be a strong contender for the crown during the pageant's finale in El Salvador on Sunday (Philippine time).

Below is the complete Top 10:

• Puerto Rico
• Thailand
• Peru
• Colombia
• Nicaragua
• Philippines
• El Salvador
• Venezuela
• Australia
• Spain

The Sparkle beauty queen gave a show-stopping 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. 

—MGP, GMA Integrated News