The 5’6"-tall, Michelle is the daughter of Sta. Lucia Corp. president and GM Exequiel Robles and the former Matilde de la Paz, the president of Royal Homes Marketing.
Although Michelle is bent on helping out in their family’s businesses after college, she is also considering a career as a fashion designer. She hopes to follow in the footsteps of her fashion idol, Patrice Ramos-Diaz.
To make her dreams come true, Michelle plans to study abroad, preferably in New York. She explains, "I want all the knowledge and exposure I can get about fashion so I can become a couturier."
Michelle realized she had a flair for designing, when she was in high school.
"I like trendy yet classy clothes," Michelle shares. "I mix and match them with the right accessories. When I choose an outfit, I make sure I’m comfortable and relaxed wearing it. I also try to figure out whether the design, style and cut reflect my individuality."
Michelle describes herself as "someone who can easily strike a conversation with a newfound friend."
"Setting one’s priorities in life," ends Michelle, "is the first step in achieving one’s goals."–Jerry Donato