Melanie Marquez

Mimilanie "Melanie" Laurel Marquez-Lawyer (born 16 July 1964) is a Filipino personality development coach, actress, film producer, author,[1] and celebrity endorser. She is a beauty queen and former supermodel[2] from the Philippines who won the Miss International 1979 competition 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 in the Miss International 1979 beauty pageant.

In this Philippine name for married women, the birth middle name or maternal family name is Laurel, the birth surname or paternal family name is Marquez, and the marital name is Lawyer.
Melanie Marquez
Born
Mimilanie Laurel Marquez

(1964-07-16) 16 July 1964
Mabalacat, Philippines
Other namesMelanie Marquez
Height5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
TitleBinibining Pilipinas International 1979
Miss International 1979
Beauty pageant titleholder
Major
competition(s)		Binibining Pilipinas 1979
(Winner- Binibining Pilipinas International 1979)
Miss International 1979
(Winner and Best National Costume)

Pageant career

Miss International 1979
Main article: 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.

Life after Miss International

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.

Personal life

Melanie Marquez was born in Mabalacat, Pampanga. She is a convert to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints after her marriage to an American in Utah named Adam Lawyer, her fifth husband. Melanie was involved in her church's 50th foundation anniversary in the Philippines.

In 2006, Marquez graduated with a bachelor's degree in business administration from the International Academy of Management and Economics.

Marquez has six children: two of whom have special needs, Mel one being the son of Filipino actor and politician Lito Lapid, and her daughter—a model—with businessman Frederick Dee, Michelle.[3]

Filmography

Television drama series

YearTitleRoleNetwork
2001-2004WhattamenABS-CBN
2003Hawak Ko Ang LangitAmapollaGMA Network
2004MarinaraZadama
2006FantastikidsLucila
2008-2009LaLolaGarganta
2009Only YouPalmira LapuzABS-CBN
2010Habang May BuhayDr. Victoria SamaniegoABS-CBN
2015-2016Juan TamadCandy GuigintoGMA Network
2017A Love to LastMiriam "Mimi" StuartABS-CBN
2018Sherlock Jr.Louella De VillaGMA Network
2019-2020One of the BaesAlona AragozaGMA Network
2020Daddy's GurlMs. MacupadGMA Network

Awards
Year Award Giving Body Category Work Result
1987 Metro Manila Film Festival[4] Best Actress The Untold Story of Melanie Marquez Won
Best Story Won

References
  1. filstars.net Archived 23 July 2011 at the Wayback Machine, retrieved 2 March 2011.
  2. "Melanie Marquez: Miss Miss International, top model". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 15 September 2019.
  3. "Meet Melanie Marquez' gorgeous daughter, Michelle". ABS-CBN News. 3 August 2016. Retrieved 3 August 2016.
  4. "Metro Manila Film Festival:1987". IMDB. Retrieved 2014-04-09.
Awards and achievements
Preceded by
Katherine Ruth		 Miss International
1979		 Succeeded by
Lorna Chávez
Preceded by
Luz Policarpio		 Binibining Pilipinas International
1979		 Succeeded by
Diana Chiong
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