<p>Miss Philippines Michelle Dee failed to take home the fifth Miss Universe crown as she fell short in the semi-finals.</p>
<p>The 28-year-old Filipina beauty queen only made it into the Top 20 and Top 10 during the international pageant&rsquo;s coronation ceremony held in El Salvador on Sunday, Nov. 19 (Philippine Standard Time).</p>
<p>The candidates who made it to the Top 5 were from Australia, Puerto Rico, Thailand, Nicaragua, and Colombia.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="tl">MARAMING SALAMAT, MICHELLE! <br /><br />Bigong makapasok sa <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Top5?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Top5</a> ang pambato ng Pilipinas na si Michelle Dee sa <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MissUniverse2023?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MissUniverse2023</a>. <br /><br />Nakapasok sa <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Top5?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Top5</a> ang Australia, Puerto Rico, Thailand, Nicaragua at Colombia. | DZRH News<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SamaSamaTayoPilipino?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SamaSamaTayoPilipino</a> <a href="https://t.co/GveZeH1ViK">pic.twitter.com/GveZeH1ViK</a></p>
&mdash; DZRH NEWS (@dzrhnews) <a href="https://twitter.com/dzrhnews/status/1726073776587280470?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 19, 2023</a></blockquote>
<p>Nonetheless, Michelle entering the top 10 and top 20 marked the Philippines&rsquo; comeback in the Miss Universe semi-final.&nbsp;</p>
<p>It can be recalled that the country's 12-year streak to semi-finals at Miss Universe broke during the 71st edition in 2022.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Michelle also did not go home empty-handed, she was one of the three gold winners of Miss Universe&rsquo;s Voice for Change video competition. Joining her were Miss Angola and Miss Puerto Rico.</p>
<p>&ldquo;Michelle Dee passionately advocates for autistic acceptance and empowerment. Congratulations and thank you for making a difference,&rdquo; the host said.&nbsp;</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="tl">TINGNAN: Kabilang si Michelle Dee sa tatlong gold winners ng <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MissUniverse2023?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MissUniverse2023</a>'s Voice for Change. <br /><br />Congratulations, Michelle! | DZRH News<br /><br />📷: Miss Universe Philippines / Facebook page<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SamaSamaTayoPilipino?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SamaSamaTayoPilipino</a> <a href="https://t.co/lVhWZ7BObt">pic.twitter.com/lVhWZ7BObt</a></p>
&mdash; DZRH NEWS (@dzrhnews) <a href="https://twitter.com/dzrhnews/status/1726071008631853196?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 19, 2023</a></blockquote>
<p>Moreover, the Filipina beauty queen took home the Carnival Spirit Award given by the Carnival Cruise line.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Michelle penned a short message for her fans, supporters, and fellow kababayan in an Instagram post.</p>
<p dir="ltr">&ldquo;We did what we could but destiny has greater things for us,&rdquo; she said.</p>
<p dir="ltr">&ldquo;I&rsquo;m still trying to compose my thoughts &amp; feelings with everything go on, but all I know is [I]&rsquo;m truly indebted to all of you! We showed the whole universe what our BAYANIHAN spirit can do and let&rsquo;s keep shaking them. Mahal na mahal namin kayo,&rdquo; the Filipina beauty queen continued.</p>
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<p>Congratulations, Michelle! We thank you for representing the Philippines well!</p>

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