Miss Universe Philippines Michelle Dee comes out as bisexual: “I’m attracted to all forms of beauty”
Miss Universe Philippines Michelle Dee has come out as bisexual. After securing the aforementioned title and crown, the 28-year-old opened up about her identity for the first time in an interview with Mega. “I definitely identify myself as bisexual.
I’ve identified with that for as long as I can remember. I’m attracted to all forms of beauty, all shapes and sizes,” she told the publication on 29 May.
Dee added that growing up, she never felt the need to “come out” because her parents cultivated a supportive and empowering environment. “I was getting positive feedback by just being myself.
I never had to identify myself. I never had to quote, unquote come out. I was never really confronted about it by my parents or people who matter,” she explained. “When I get into a relationship, the first thing I will tell that person is ‘, Okay, let’s get this out of the way.’ And then you can decide if you want to date me.” While the future Miss Universe competitor was given “free reigns” to express herself, she felt pressured to hide her identity due to their public image. “I felt that because I had such high-profile parents, I had to conform with societal standards.
