Melanie Marquez
| Beauty pageant titleholder | |
| Born |
Mimilanie Laurel Marquez 16 July 1964 Mabalacat, Pampanga, Philippines |
|---|---|
| Other names | Melanie Marquez |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) |
| Title(s) |
Binibining Pilipinas International 1979 Miss International 1979 |
| Major competition(s) |
Binibining Pilipinas 1979 (Winner- Binibining Pilipinas International 1979) Miss International 1979 (Winner and Best National Costume) |
| Religion | The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints |
Mimilanie "Melanie" Laurel Marquez-Lawyer (born 16 July 1964), is a Filipino personality development coach, actress, film producer, author, and celebrity endorser. She is a former beauty queen and model from the Philippines who won the Miss International 1979 beauty pageant in Tokyo, Japan. Her victory meant that the Philippines was the first country to win the title thrice. She was the youngest winner of Miss International in history at the age of 15 when she competed the Miss International 1979.
Marquez won a local beauty pageant competition when she was 15 years old, and the 1979 Miss International Pageant. Subsequently, she evolved as a successful fashion and commercial model and was featured in the local and international magazine covers. As an international model, 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.
In 1985 Ms 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.
Marquez is 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. Recently, she opened a modelling school for training models, beauty pageant contestants, and actors.
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