Michelle Dee says Filipino fans make her feel like a winner 'with or without the crown'

Michelle Dee couldn't help but feel all the love and support of her fellow countrymen as she comes home to "Filipinas."

On Instagram, the Miss Universe Philippines 2023 shared snippets from the airport saluting during her arrival in the country on Saturday.

In the photos, Michelle was seen wearing an all-white ensemble while holding a Philippine and Pride flags.

"Feels good to be back home," the Sparkle beauty queen wrote with an emoji of the Philippine flag.

"[With] or without the crown, all of you made me feel like I was a winner," she added.

Michelle also said the airport salubong "was so overwhelming."

"All I could feel was so much love and support from all of you," she said. "It was definitely not an easy road to get to this point but everything was well worth it!"

In the same post, the Philippine bet also teased her fans about an upcoming "parade" happening soon.

Michelle finished her Miss Universe 2023 journey in the Top 10. She won four special awards, including the Spirit of Carnival Award, the Miss Universe's fan vote, Voice for Change, and Best in National Costume.

 

 

 

 

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—Hermes Joy Tunac/MGP, GMA Integrated News