Michelle Dee was emotional as she opened up about her difficult childhood and acknowledged her mom, model and beauty queen Melanie Marquez, for raising her into a strong individual and believing that she’s “capable of greater things.” | APasajolINQ
“I grew up in the States because my mom wanted to protect us from the noise,” Michelle said. “People don’t know that me and my sister were the only two Asians in Utah so we were subject to a lot of racism and to top that off, I grew up with two autistic siblings.”
Michelle revealed that she experienced physical bullying from people who put into question her beliefs and the culture she grew up in. Despite this, Michelle soldiered on with the help of her family“But I’m so grateful for my mom, my dad, my grandmother, especially my mom because she’s the one who taught me how to stay strong, to believe in the goodness and your worth, and to show that to people.
Michelle then disclosed that Marquez, who reigned as 1979 Miss International, as well as Derek figured in separate accidents last year, which prompted her to take on the responsibilities of both families. “My mom is with me 100%. Did she force me to join the pageant? No, she did not—even my first pageant, she didn’t,” Michelle noted. “But she believes that I’m capable of greater things and a greater version of myself, and she supports me through and through.”
“Last year was a very difficult year—actually, one of my most difficult years,” she continued. “That’s why I’m here, I’m joining the pageant again because I feel like I have so much to share and so much to prove… The [crown] is really more than just a title, it’s really a platform for positive change.”
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