Beyond The Surface: Redefining Beauty and Success | Michelle Dee | TEDxBritishSchoolManila

In this inspiring talk, Michelle Dee, shares how overcoming challenges and disappointments with grit and determination built her journey and guided her to success. Michelle Daniela Marquez Dee is a Filipino actress, model, tv host and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2023. She represented the Philippines at the Miss Universe 2023 competition in El Salvador where she was placed in the Top 10 and also won four special awards. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@aidagomez4774]

Ms. Michelle Marquez Dee is so consistent in all her speeches and interviews when it comes to her love for our country, her life long advocacy ,and the values she had manifested in her life journey such as being dedicated , passionate, hardworking person , humble, truly respecting the individuality and uniqueness of every person, and caring for the autism spectrum. Congratulations for being an inspiration to many people in this universe!

[@joemharicalibuso1475]

She is so eloquent and queenly. She's one of my favorite delegates for miss universe. Her story is a reminder that no matter how harsh reality is, you can still be different and shine in your own way. Her journey is a testament for people out there who's struggling to come out of their comfort zones because of society's demands, she is a living proof that being different can also make you beautiful, and with your unique story you can create meaningful changes and spark a difference.

[@ionlyacceptapologiesincash]

even without a crown she's a queen in her own right

[@AnocheDano]

Yah,she's definitely a true Queen

[@AnocheDano]

True most awarded miss universe delegate

[@glendagaviola4263]

napanuod ko mga speech ni Queen ganda talaga niyang gumawa from austism awareness,redcross,farewell niya sa muph from the heart ang message ,inspiring.may wisdom at you can get lessons talaga. Queen ka nga!❤

[@RosemaryRuste]

You are an inspiration. A great fighter. You are our Queen😍

[@josephinedumaguing7311]

Filipinas is proud of you Michelle, you are elegant, classy, beauty & brains. A true Queen and an inspiration. Our forever Miss Universe in our hearts 👑❤️💔💔💔 Thanking God for your life, for touchibg the lives of many and helping people being a philanthropist and your advocacies. God bless you more our Queen. To God be the Glory☝️ 🙏🙏🙏

[@tintoi0508]

You’re definitely worth the wait my queen.

[@mailenemedina1221]

My queen forever miss universe in our heart lahat ng messages n sinasabi nya nkk inspired.. Nkapabait ganda wala n tlaga ako masabi

[@ali_jolee]

She's an inspiration. She's really sincere on all the things she has done for 🇵🇭

[@coldfrenchfry]

That's my Queen right there! ❤️✨

[@kennethmagbanua7837]

One of the unconventional, different and most relatable speeches I've ever heard. MMD is truly a successful beauty queen despite of having been judged and most criticized queen. Yet, she managed to be resilient and pushes herself to stand her advocacies and not being ashamed of. She is one of the most empowered Filipina knowing that she is the Philippines Tourism Ambassadress. We have the same story back in college when I also almost faailed to graduate and it is one of my lowest points because my mother passed away due to Kidney Disease. But I remained determined and looked back what is my reason to continue my dreams and who I dedicated my achievements in life. It is not bad to be different. Being different is unique. Being different what makes you stand out to be recognized what is your story all about. I am also a part of LGBTQIA+, I am different and I am limitless🏳️‍🌈

[@khenthought2377]

What an inspiration!🤍🫶🏻

[@jennifersantos1564]

very articulate very smart she should be the miss universe 2024

[@mohammadsyahmiifwat8696]

I love how classy the way she talk

[@heighdrinnneilgopez7059]

I love you forever, Michelle! 💛

[@ysabellacastro9822]

This girl got me to the bones. I love you. 💖🫶

[@gemmapenascosa1321]

You are queen of people heart ❤

[@princessclaus5594]

MMD is Deeoneandonly MissUniverse that will never forget forever, you are my inspiration, Continue to be yourself ,iloveyou always in allways❤️😘

[@domystic20]

A Queen through and through!❤️🥰

[@aaronfourth1244]

I love listening to her ❤

[@leviackerman-gw2ry]

She is our Miss Universe ❤❤❤

[@sallymcdonald8791]

MMD is one good and articulate speaker ❤❤❤

[@jemiesalvador5305]

Our Queen 👸

[@believeandrews7010]

Truly an inspiration! ❤

[@ellysalabramonte8657]

Queen❤

[@Ytjorel]

finally, worth to wait!

[@HiPanggaofficial]

Michelle Dee is an inspiration ❤❤❤ forever Queen 👸🏻🇵🇭

[@EvelynPalgan]

Queen

[@mariemarie3211]

Kudos MMD ❤

[@danielpaulsotes569]

What an inspiration message ❤

[@johnchristopherlim3121]

Wow Michelle! You did it ❤❤❤

[@ramilduma3959]

The queen❤❤❤

[@8485days]

finally🎉❤

[@sojournbythomsevilla]

Definitely a Winner 🥇

[@AthenaLopez-h2x]

QUEEN!!!

[@_naevis]

REAL QUEEN!!!

[@alpasdocs]

Our Miss Universe there!

[@sheryl9897]

An inspiration...

[@Joseph_Abis]

Excellent! 🎉❤

[@stanserilla9077]

The Most Awarded Miss Universe Contestant.

[@arlemabanes8977]

Omg! MMD! You’re the best! You’re the Miss Universe!🤸‍♂️👏❤️

[@steffyg765]

My Queen 🇵🇭❤👑

[@TV25_Nekosomrof]

Miss Universe that we never had

[@maxinec.]

You can make your success be your noise 💗💯💌

[@glendagaviola4263]

salute to you Queen❤!

[@hwudud]

Yes, most awarded!!! 👏👏👏

[@Ahme_Lee28]

I love MMD!
Beauty and Brain...👏👏👏
Hoping for another Crown to beat....🌈🙏💕
God bless You.😇

[@TheBrightFuture30Channel]

Lovely and wonderful speech. However, was there any audience?

[@milyn_773]

❤️

[@louierayfaundo2356]

omg congrats michelle dee!!!!!!

[@frescavaldez3932]

🎉🎉🎉

[@junkyupedia7348]

Grabe posture niya

[@silvermistick7176]

❤

[@vivienm.m.3893]

❤❤❤

[@EvangelinaOrr-wz1ik]

Queen MMD

[@no_one514]

9:19am 9-10-24

[@kelsan5633]

dpat sya nanalo....beauty and brains..miss universe......

[@richmherdelfin4194]

😭❤

[@honusblanco1259]

I wish she didn’t have to glance at her cheat sheet. She sounded really rehearsed, therefore, not organic and even insincere.

[@vincetubio2235]

MMD: Busy doing charities, advocacies and featured in TED TALKS
*Sheynnis Palacios: Busy doing useless travels, product endorsements and photoshoots*
Keep that in mind MMD is a TOP 10 SEMIFINALIST speaking in front while the reigning Miss Universe Sheynnis Palacios just doing *ABSOLUTELY NOTHING* than just enjoying her *INSTANT FAME and LUXURY* as Miss Universe which is a massive blow to the gut....

[@deanryanmartin]

MMD is one inspiring Miss Universe who never won.

[@marklestercatungal5597]

Ay pak, in fairness.

[@AsianBoyTV]

Either the first or second LGBTQ Queen for Philippines!! 🇵🇭 | 🤘✌️ Though she never officially came out.. bashers outted MMD! 🤨

[@mariemarie6142]

Well at least she admitted - which is very important !

[@charlottegonzales9700]

🖤🇵🇭

[@garsua3141]

She deserves to be in the top 5 and take d crown ❤ if only the owner of Ms U did not manipulated d result🥲

[@mavicnavaja]

🥰🇵🇭

[@user-rh4fi9tv3l]

If Miss U wasn't corrupt she would've bring the crown home

[@joesakic91]

I say second runner-up for MMD. Her Q and A would've given the other four in the top five a run for their money.

[@nixonnillo6326]

More practice

[@mayleenraneses8819]

👍❤

[@ninajacob-soliven5322]

🍺!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

[@aldrinabanto1911]

🤍🤍🤍🤍

[@ABM-t7v]

Just an honest feedback. I am an MMD fan but this was a disappointing talk. The talk was all about herself, as usual. Here in the US, Tedx talks are not about oneself. It's generally idea-focused to foster learning, inspiration and wonder. And the speaker is not allowed to use a cheat-sheet (outline from a cell phone). They truly have to speak from the heart.

[@dirtydaily6111]

Join Miss Cosmo, no cooking show.

[@LovelyDay70]

Its like an outline. Kulang sa story.

[@rhandee08]

OK. Ikaw naman mag TED Talk... kay Ted Failon.

[@ServandoIV]

Who the heck are we kidding here?
The only Tedx I really enjoyed was the blockchain presentation a few years back.
But Tedx having someone talk about beauty? Seriously? Someone who obviously got far locally because of connections and influence. Now that would have been a better and realistic talking point especially in the Philippines. Maybe Tedx should have invited Chelsea Manalo instead who actually experienced racism in her own country and without the connections and economic privilege?
This was a bit over the top and pointless. The typical sob and triumph story of someone growing up who never really had to worry about what to eat or where to go on vacation.
Seriously?

[@ABM-t7v]

I agree. The talk was all about herself, as usual. Here in the US, Tedx talks are not about oneself. It's idea-focused to foster learning, inspiration and wonder. And the speaker is not allowed to use a cheat-sheet (outline from a cell phone). They truly have to speak from the heart.

[@yuliaz-rz8sw]

lol

[@RichVlog-ol7mj]

My Queen♥️👑

[@ahlixerasis9798]

The Queen❤

[@patrickgreat9266]

❤❤

[@familyfuedphilippineshighlight]

❤

[@teresitadelapena2729]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@KienAn-rs2vk]

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[@uic_alexsanderiniez147]

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[@romeolejana9975]

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[@jeliminyangbitzpiz1745]

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[@harrypasamanero4110]

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[@marcgiandelacruz8341]

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[@hiroshinomura8088]

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[@Jenneferformento-ov5in]

❤❤❤❤

[@dianpulgo-qm5zz]

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[@paulmartin5588]

❤