Melanie Marquez

Mimilanie Laurel Marquez-Lawyer (born 16 July 1964), popularly known as Melanie Marquez (Tagalog: [mɛˈlɐnɪ ˈmaɾkɛs]), is a Filipino actress and former beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned as Miss International 1979.[1] She is the youngest winner of Miss International in history at the age of 15 when she competed in Miss International 1979.

Melanie Marquez
Born
Mimilanie Laurel Marquez

(1964-07-16) 16 July 1964
Mabalacat, Pampanga, Philippines
Other namesMelanie Marquez
Alma materInternational Academy of Management and Economics
Height1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Children6, including Michelle Dee
Beauty pageant titleholder
Title
Major
competition(s)

Career

Pageant career

Marquez won a local beauty pageant competition when she was 15 years old, and the 1979 Miss International pageant.

In 1985, Marquez became the "Face of the 80s" winner in New York, USA. And in 1986, was the First Runner-up in the "Supermodel" competition. In 2000, she was voted the "Most Beautiful Miss International Winner" and in 2005, was one of the 6 Finalists in "Mrs. World" pageant held in India. She has appeared in the Binibining Pilipinas "World of BC 2004" and "World of Canada 2004" pageants.

Post-pageantry

Marquez became a fashion and commercial model and was featured in the local and international magazine covers. She toured Europe and the United States of America. As an actress, she has played parts in action and dramatic films, including the title role in her own bio-picture. Later, she has become a TV host, film producer, and celebrity endorser.

Marquez is also a modeling and image-enhancement coach. She trained Ruffa Gutierrez (Miss World 1993 Second Princess); Charlene Gonzales (Miss Universe 1994 - Top 6 Finalist); and Miriam Quiambao (Miss Universe 1999 First Runner-up). She has been a judge, coach, commentator, or host in beauty pageants, modelling contests, and talent-search competitions.

Personal life

Mimilanie Laurel Marquez was born in Mabalacat, Pampanga. She is a convert to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints after her marriage to an American in Utah named Adam Lawyer, her fifth husband. Melanie was involved in her church's 50th foundation anniversary in the Philippines.

In 2006, Marquez graduated with a bachelor's degree in business administration from the International Academy of Management and Economics.

Marquez has six children: two of whom have special needs, one being the son of Filipino actor and politician Lito Lapid, and her daughter—a model—with businessman Frederick Dee, Michelle, who is the Miss World Philippines 2019 and Miss Universe Philippines 2023.[2]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleFilm studio
1987Working Girls 2Leni
1988Sandakot Na BalaClaudia
2002Super BRose
2005Enteng Kabisote 2: Okay Ka Fairy Ko... The Legend Continues!Ina Verde

Television

YearTitleRoleNetwork
1996GMA Telesine Presents: Babae Buhawi at ang ImpaktaSantinaGMA Network
2001–2004WhattamenWomen WorkerABS-CBN
2003Hawak Ko ang LangitAmapollaGMA Network
2004MarinaraZadama
2005Bahay Mo Ba 'To?Myoma Bush / Ms. Trianggulo / Miss Col
2006FantastikidsLucila
2009Only YouPalmira LapuzABS-CBN
2010Habang May BuhayDr. Victoria Samaniego
2015–2016Juan TamadCandy GuigintoGMA Network
2017A Love to LastMiriam "Mimi" StuartABS-CBN
2018Sherlock Jr.Louella De VillaGMA Network
2019–2020One of the BaesAlona Aragoza
2020Daddy's GurlMs. Macupad

Awards

Year Award Giving Body Category Work Result
1987 Metro Manila Film Festival Best Actress The Untold Story of Melanie Marquez Won
Best Story Won

References

  1. "Melanie Marquez: Miss Miss International, top model". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 15 September 2019.
  2. "Meet Melanie Marquez' gorgeous daughter, Michelle". ABS-CBN News. 3 August 2016. Retrieved 3 August 2016.
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