Melanie Marquez

Melanie Marquez
Beauty pageant titleholder
Born	Mimilanie Laurel Marquez 16 July 1964 (1964-07-16) (age 47) Philippines
Other names	Melanie Marquez
Title(s)	Bb. Pilipinas-International 1979 Miss International 1979
Major competition(s)	Bb. Pilipinas-International 1979 (Winner) Miss International 1979 (Winner) (Best National Costume)

Melanie Marquez (Mimilanie Laurel Marquez-Lawyer), (b. 16 July 1964), is a Filipina personality development coach, actress, film producer, author,^[1] and celebrity endorser. She is a former beauty queen and model who won the 1979 Miss International beauty pageant in Tokyo, Japan, representing the Philippines.^[2]

1 Career
2 Personal life
3 References
4 See also

Career

Marquez won a local beauty pageant competition when 15 years old, and the 1979 Miss International Pageant. Subsequently she took-up a career in fashion, magazine, catwalk, and commercial modelling, was featured on national and international magazine covers, and toured Europe and the United States. As an actress she has played parts in action and dramatic films, including the title role in her own bio-picture, and has become a TV host, film producer, and celebrity endorser.

In 1985 Marquez became the Face of the 80s winner in New York. In 1986 she was first runner-up in the Supermodel competition and was described as the "Most Glamorous Woman in Italy". In 2000 she was voted the "Most Beautiful Miss International Winner", and in 2005 was one of the 6 finalists in the Mrs. World pageant in India, representing the Philippines. 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 2nd Princess); Charlene Gonzales (Miss Universe 1994 4th runner-up); and Miriam Quiambao (Miss Universe 1999 1st Runner-up). She has been a judge, coach, commentator, or host in beauty pageants, modelling contests, and talent-search competitions. Recently, she opened a modelling school for training models, beauty pageant contestants, and actors.

In a 2000 poll, Marquez was voted as the "Most Beautiful Miss International", and in the TV magazine show, Ang Pinaka (Top Picks), she was ranked the Philippines show business number one "most admired beauty queen". Marquez endorses, and is the face of, the Psalmstre line of beauty products.

Personal life

Melanie Marquez was born and grew-up in Mabalacat, Pampanga. Her father is Artemio Marquez, a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, as is her husband, ranch owner Adam Lawyer. Also being a member of the Church, she has been involved in its Relief Society and the build-up to the 2011 50th Anniversary Celebration of its foundation in the Philippines.^[3]

In 2006, Marquez graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration (Cum Laude) from the International Academy of Management and Economics.^[4]

In 2008, she announced an oil find at her Utah ranch; parts of the ranch have been leased by the US government for oil drilling.^[5]

The father of Marquez's eldest son, Juan Manuel, , a mexico's [boxer]] and actor. She has six children from four marriages.^[6]

References

^ filstars.net, retrieved 2 March 2011.
^ "Pageant Almanac". http://www.pageant-almanac.com/miss-international/former-titleholders.php. retrieved 11 April 2008.
^ Melanie has a brand-new ‘baby’ - INQUIRER.net, Philippine News for Filipinos
^ gmanews.tv: Melanie Marquez graduates cum laude from IAME, retrieved 2 March 2011
^ gmanews.tv/video, Oil found in Melanie Marquez ranch in Las Vegas, 06/04/2008
^ gmanews.tv, retrieved 2 March 2011

Awards and achievements
Preceded by Luz Policarpio	Binibining Pilipinas-International 1979	Succeeded by Diana Jean Chiong

Miss International titleholders (1960–1979)

Stella Márquez (1960) · Stam van Baer (1961) · Tania Verstak (1962) · Guðrún Bjarnadóttir (1963) · Gemma Cruz (1964) · Ingrid Finger (1965) · Mirta Massa (1967) · Maria da Glória Carvalho (1968) · Valerie Holmes (1969) · Aurora Pijuan (1970) · Jane Hansen (1971) · Linda Hooks (1972) · Anneli Björkling (1973) · Brucene Smith (1974) · Lidija Manić (1975) · Sophie Perin (1976) · Pilar Medina (1977) · Katherine Ruth (1978) · Melanie Marquez (1979)

Complete list · (1960–1979) · (1980–1999) · (2000–2019)

Binibining Pilipinas titleholders (1979)

Universe
Criselda Cecilio

World
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International
Melanie Marquez

Major international pageant titleholders (1979)

Miss Universe
Maritza Sayalero

Miss World
Gina Swainson

Miss International
Melanie Marquez

Metro Manila Film Festival

Festival Years

1975 • 1976 • 1977 • 1978 • 1979 • 1980 • 1981 • 1982 • 1983 • 1984 • 1985 • 1986 • 1987 • 1988 • 1989 • 1990 • 1991 • 1992 • 1993 • 1995 • 1996 • 1997 • 1998 • 1999 • 2000 • 2001 • 2002 • 2003 • 2004 • 2005 • 2006 • 2007 • 2008 • 2009 • 2010 • 2011

Best Picture

Dilingin mo ng Hamog ang Uhaw na Lupa • Ganito kami noon... Paano Kayo Ngayon? • Burlesk Queen • Atsay • Kasal-kasalan, Bahay-bahayan • Taga sa Panahon • Kisapmata • Himala • Karma • Bulaklak ng City Jail • Paradise Inn • Halimaw sa Banga • Olongapo • Patrolman • Imortal • Andrea, Paano Ba Ang Maging Isang Ina? • Ang Totoong Buhay ni Pacita M. • Andres Manambit, Angkan ng Matatapang • Kung Mawawala Ka Pa • Muling Umawit and Puso • Magic Temple • Nasaan ang Puso • Jose Rizal • Muro Ami • Tanging Yaman • Yamashita: The Tiger's Treasure • Mano Po • Crying Ladies • Mano Po III: My Love • Blue Moon • Enteng Kabisote 3 • Resiklo • Baler • Ang Panday • Ang Tanging Ina Mo (Last na 'To!) • Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story

Best Actor

Joseph Estrada (1975) • Christopher De Leon (1976) • Rolly Quizon (1977) • Raul Aragon (1979) • Dindo Fernando (1980) • Vic Silayan (1981) • Christopher De Leon (1982) • Anthony Alonzo (1983) • Herbert Bautista (1984) • Christopher De Leon (1985) • Mario O'Hara (1986) • Anthony Alonzo (1987) • Baldo Marro (1988) • Christopher De Leon (1989) • Dolphy (1990) • Eric Quizon (1991) • Aga Muhlach (1992) • Aga Muhlach (1993) • Roi Vinzon (1994) • Richard Gomez (1995) • Jomari Yllana (1996) • Christopher De Leon (1997) • Cesar Montano (1998) • Christopher De Leon (1999) • Johnny Delgado (2000) • Cesar Montano (2001) • Eddie Garcia (2002) • Eric Quizon (2003) • Christopher De Leon (2004) • Marvin Agustin (2005) • Cesar Montano (2006) • Jinggoy Estrada (2007) • Christopher De Leon (2008) • Bong Revilla (2009) • Dolphy(2010) • Dingdong Dantes (2011)

Best Actress

Charito Solis (1975) • Hilda Koronel (1976) • Vilma Santos (1977) • Nora Aunor (1978) • Lolita Rodriguez / Nora Aunor (1979) • Amy Austria (1980) • Vilma Santos (1981) • Nora Aunor (1982) • Coney Reyes (1983) • Nora Aunor (1984) • Vivian Velez (1985) • Liza Lorena (1986) • Melanie Marquez (1987) • Amy Austria (1988) • Vilma Santos (1989) • Nora Aunor (1990 & 1991) • Kimberly Diaz (1992) • Dawn Zulueta (1993) • Nora Aunor (1995) • Amy Austria (1996) • Maricel Soriano (1997) • Alice Dixson (1998) • Elizabeth Oropesa (1999) • Gloria Romero (2000) • Assunta De Rossi (2001) • Ara Mina (2002) • Maricel Soriano (2003) • Vilma Santos (2004) • Zsa Zsa Padilla (2005) • Judy Ann Santos (2006) • Maricel Soriano (2007) • Anne Curtis (2008) • Sharon Cuneta (2009) • Ai-Ai delas Alas (2010) • Maricel Soriano (2011)

Best Supporting Actor

Vic Silayan (1975) • Ruel Vernal (1976) • Joonee Gamboa (1977) • Johnny Delgado (1979) • Jay Ilagan (1981) • Spanky Manikan (1982) • Dennis Roldan (1983) • Ed Villapol (1984) • Christopher Castillo (1986) • Roderick Paulate (1987) • Dick Israel (1988) • Leo Martinez (1991) • Albert Martinez (1995) • Jaime Fabregas (1998) • Pen Medina (1999) • Jeffrey Quizon (2000) • Ronnie Lazaro (2001) • Piolo Pascual (2002) • Victor Neri (2003) • Dennis Trillo (2004) • Jose Manalo (2005) • Johnny Delgado (2006) • Roi Vinzon (2007) • Phillip Salvador (2008 & 2009) • Dolphy (2010) • John Regala (2011)

Best Supporting Actress

Nida Blanca (1975) • Mona Lisa II (1976) • Rosemarie Gil (1977) • Rebecca Gonzales (1978) • Charito Solis (1981) • Gigi Dueñas (1982) • Alicia Alonzo (1983) • Celia Rodriguez (1984) • Cherie Gil (1985) • Maritess Gutierrez (1986) • Susan Africa (1987) • Jacklyn Jose (1988) • Cherie Gil (1989) • Gina Alajar (1990) • Tetchie Agbayani (1991) • Sylvia Sanchez (1992) • Amy Austria (1993) • Teresa Loyzaga (1994) • Donna Cruz (1995) • Jean Garcia (1996) • Nida Blanca (1997) • Gloria Diaz (1998) • Angelu de Leon (1999) • Cherie Gil (2000) • Alessandra de Rossi (2001) • Kris Aquino (2002) • Hilda Koronel (2003) • Rebecca Lusterio (2004) • Cherry Pie Picache (2005) • Gina Pareño (2006) • Eugene Domingo (2007) • Manilyn Reynes (2008) • Heart Evangelista (2009) • Eugene Domingo (2010 & 2011)

Best Director

Augusto Buenaventura (1975) • Eddie Romero (1976) • Celso Ad Castillo (1977) • Eddie Garcia (1978) • Lino Brocka (1979) • Marilou Diaz-Abaya (1980) • Mike De Leon (1981) • Ishmael Bernal (1982) • Willie Milan (1983) • Mario O'Hara (1984) • Benjie De Guzman (1985) • Mario O'Hara (1986) • Artemio Marquez (1987) • Laurice Guillen (1988) • Eddie Garcia (1989) • Elwood Perez (1990 & 1991) • Ike Jarlego, Jr. (1992) • Jose Javier Reyes (1993) • Joel Lamangan (1995) • Peque Gallaga and Lore Reyes (1996) • Chito Roño (1997) • Marilou Diaz-Abaya (1998 & 1999) • Laurice Guillen (2000) • Chito Roño (2001) • Joel Lamangan (2002) • Mark Meily (2003) • Cesar Montano (2004) • Jose Javier Reyes (2005 & 2006) • Mark Meily (2007 & 2008) • Joel Lamangan (2009) • Wenn V. Deramas (2010) • Tikoy Aguiluz (2011)

Persondata
Name	Marquez, Melanie
Alternative names	Marquez, Mimilanie Laurel
Short description	Miss International 1979
Date of birth	16 July 1964
Place of birth	Philippines
Date of death
Place of death

Melanie Marquez

Contents

Career

Personal life

References

See also