Melanie Marquez

Mimilanie Laurel Marquez (born 16 July 1964), popularly known as Melanie Marquez, is a Filipino actress and beauty queen who was crowned Miss International 1979. She is the youngest winner of Miss International in history at the age of 15 when she competed in Miss International 1979.

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
Marquez has six children:


 * A son, Manuelito, the son of Filipino actor and politician Lito Lapid.
 * Two daughters, Maxine and Michelle, with Filipino-Chinese businessman Frederick Dee. Michelle is Miss World Philippines 2019 and Miss Universe Philippines 2023.
 * A son, Mazen, in her union with an Arab Sheikh. Mazen was diagnosed with autism.
 * Two sons, Abraham and Adam, with an American, Adam Lawyer. Adam was diagnosed with "delay syndrome."

She lives in Utah, in the United States.