Michelle Dee simply got here out as bisexual.
The Miss Universe Philippines 2023 graced the duvet of a Mega Magazine particular problem launched on Monday, and recognized herself as bisexual within the cowl story. She been one for the longest time, Michelle stated.
“I definitely identify myself as bisexual. I’ve identified with that for as long as I can remember,” Michelle advised Mega.
“I’m attracted to all forms of beauty, all shapes and sizes,” the Kapuso star added.
According to the wonder queen, she grew up in a household full of “empowered and strong” people, most particularly her mother Melanie Marquez.
“I grew up in an environment where we’d appreciate pogi [and] maganda,” she stated.
“I never had to quote, unquote come out. I was never really confronted about it by my parents or people who matter,” she added.
Michelle additionally stated she has lengthy been an advocate and ally of the LGBTQIA+ neighborhood.
“Even before coming out, I’ve been attending pride marches. I have too many friends and best friends in the community,” she stated.
“I’ve been a loud and proud ally. It’s just that I never gave a confirmation [of my sexuality],” she added.
According to Michelle, she by no means felt her sexual identification to be a problem as a result of “I’m so much more than how I identify myself.”
“I have so much more to offer the world and the universe than how I identify myself. This is also the reason why I chose not to come out despite the pressure to come out during the competition,” she continued.
Michelle thinks it is the suitable time to return ahead as malicious rumors abound.
“When somebody takes away your story, then you should take control of that narrative. Turn it around and make it an empowering story. So that’s what I’m doing,” she stated.
Michelle took the Miss Universe Philippines crown this month after her second strive.
She was beforehand topped Miss World Philippines 2019.
Just not too long ago, Michelle earned herself a Spartan Race medal after ending a marathon final weekend.
— Hermes Joy Tunac/LA, GMA Integrated News
Source: www.gmanetwork.com
