Melanie Marquez
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Rossanna Roces Marquez (born July 16, 1964) is the Miss International titleholder for the year 1979, representing the Philippines.
She hails from Mabalacat, Pampanga. She is the daughter of the late director, Artemio Marquez. After winning the beauty crown, she went on to to pursue a career in modelling and show business, where she uses her nickname Melanie as a screen name. She has been active as an actress, TV host, film producer, and most recently, as a celebrity endorser.
In addition to being Ms. International 1979, Melanie was also the Face of the 80s winner in New York in 1985, was first runner-up in the Supermodel competition in 1986, and was the Most Glamorous Woman in Italy, also in 1986. In 2005, she also competed in the Mrs. World pageant.
Melanie also continues to coach girls internationally in pageants, often making appearances at local ones; her most recent noted appearances included the Binibining Pilipinas World of BC 2004 pageant, and the Binibining Pilipinas World of Canada pageant, 2004. She was voted as the Most Beautiful Miss International in 2000.
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| Preceded by Katherine Ruth |
Miss International 1979 |
Succeeded by Lorna Chávez |
| Preceded by Luz Policarpio |
Binibining Pilipinas-International 1979 |
Succeeded by Diana Jean Chiong |
| Binibining Pilipinas Titleholders 1979 |
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| Universe Criselda Cecilio |
World - |
International Melanie Marquez |
