Melanie Marquez
Mimilanie Laurel Marquez-Lawyer (born 16 July 1964), popularly known as Melanie Marquez, is a Filipino personality development coach, actress, film producer, author, celebrity endorser, former supermodel and beauty pageant *leholder who was crowned as 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.
Contents
- 1 Pageant career
- 1.1 Miss International 1979
- 2 Life after Miss International
- 3 Personal life
- 4 Filmography
- 4.1 Film
- 4.2 Television
- 5 Awards
- 6 References
- 7 External links
Pageant career
Miss International 1979
Main article: Miss International 1979Marquez won a local beauty pageant compe*ion 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 *le 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 compe*ion. 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 compe*ions. Recently, she opened a modelling school for training models, beauty pageant contestants, and actors.
Personal life
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, one being the son of Filipino actor and politician Lito Lapid, and her daughter—a model—with businessman Frederick Dee, Michelle, who is the Miss World Philippines 2019.
Filmography
Film
Television
Awards
References
External links
- Melanie Marquez's college graduation
- Best Picture
- Best Director
- Best Actor
- Best Actress
- Best Supporting Actor
- Best Supporting Actress
- Best Child Performer
- Best Screenplay
- Best Original Story
- Best Cinematography
- Best Editing
- Best Musical Score
- Best Original Theme Song
- Best Production Design
- Best Sound Engineering
- Best Visual Effects
- Best Make-up Artist
- Most Gender-Sensitive Film
- Best Float
- Gatpuno Antonio J. Villegas Cultural Award
- Fernando Poe Jr. Memorial Award for Excellence
- Best Short Film
- Special Jury Prize
- Best Director
- Best Screenplay
- Category
- Religion in pre-colonial Philippines had Indianized Hindu and Buddhist influence
- Buddhism in Southeast Asia
- Buddhism in the Philippines
- Hinduism in Southeast Asia
- Aswang (Asura)
- Diwata
- Hinduism in the Philippines
- Philippine mythology
- Deities of Philippine mythology
- Philippine folk literature
- Nanak Darbar Indian Sikh Temple, Iloilo
- Indianized ancient Filipino script
- Indian loanwords in various Filipino languages
- Influence of Indian languages on Tagalog language
- Sanskrit language loanwords in Tagalog language
- Tamil language loanwords in Tagalog language
- Sanskrit language loanwords in Cebuano language
- Sampaguita Filipino national flower is named from Indian sanskrit Champaka
- Indian Filipino
- List of Filipino-Indian people
- Indian surnames in Philippines
- Ethnic groups in the Philippines
- Foreign citizens residing in Philippines
- Indian people
- Dr. Leticia Ramos-Shahani - sister of former President Fidel Ramos is married to an Indian
- Dang Cecilio (Binibining Pilipinas 1979)
- Janina San Miguel (Binibining Pilipinas 2008)
- Venus Raj (Binibining Pilipinas 2010)
- Parul Shah (Binibining Pilipinas Tourism 2014)
- Ramon Bagatsing (Manila mayor)
- Raymond Bagatsing (actor)
- C*andra Ponti (actress)
- Chanda Romero (actress)
- Dawn Zulueta (actress)
- Gardo Versoza (actress)
- Melanie Marquez (director)
- Pepe Diokno
- Sharmaine Arnaiz (actress)
- Zia Marquez (actress)
- Jose Diokno (politician)
- Dr. Juan R. Francisco (Indologist)
- Dr. Josephine Acosta Pasricha (Indologist)