Miss Universe PH Dee also ‘Best in Evening Gown’

Aside from winning the coveted Miss Universe Philippines 2023 title, Michelle Marquez Dee also won the Best in Evening Gown award.

Dee was a scene-stealer in her elegant one-strap, high-slit wardrobe created by renowned fashion designer Mark Bumgarner during the long gown competition.

Bumgarner congratulated Dee in an Instagram post, "It's been a long road to get you here but here you are! And so well deserved!"

"You gave me full reign in creating your wardrobe and so I thank you for that. And you winning Best in Evening Gown tonight made so happy," the fashion designer said.