MANILA, Philippines — Miss Universe 2023 Michelle Dee showcased her Spanish-speaking prowess in a Miss Universe event in El Salvador.
Pageant News X account posted the video where Michelle spoke purely Spanish when she introduced herself to the audience at the Miss Universe welcome dinner.
"Miss Universe Philippines 2023 #MichelleDee showcased her prowess in speaking Spanish during her introduction. She proves that Filipinos is the 'Latinos of Asia,'” Pageant News wrote.
"Filipino culture is a unique blend of East and West. With heavy Spanish and American influences from colonization, Filipino culture is a melting pot of different traditions, values, music and food from around the world," it added.
Miss Universe Philippines 2023 #MichelleDee showcased her prowess in speaking Spanish during her introduction. She proves that Filipinos is the “Latinos of Asia” ????????
— PageantsNews (@PageantsNEWS) November 9, 2023
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Michelle also posted the video on her Instagram account.
"A few snaps from last night’s welcome dinner for the #72MISSUNIVERSE delegates!" she wrote.
"Once again, muschísimas gracias #elsalvador & @missuniversosv for the amazing hospitality you’ve been showing the whole @missuniverse organization! I can’t wait for the universe to experience such an amazing country," she added.
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