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 Michelle Dee claims top spot in Fan Vote contest

By Earl D.C. Bracamonte

Miss Philippines Universe 2023 Michelle Marquez Dee finally claimed the top spot in the ongoing Miss Universe fan vote contest; after a see-saw battle with Miss Universe Ukraine 2023 Angelina Usanova - who climbed the leaderboard quite meteorically. Former first placer Shennis Palacios of Nicaragua went down to third place.

There are still thirteen days before the online poll closes and determine who will be announced as Silver Finalists during the preliminaries.

In s social media post, the Miss Universe Philippines Organization wrote, "Pilipinas we need to keep voting!"

It also reminded Pinoy pageant supporters to please vote on the Fan Vote to secure a spot in the semifinal round. Furthermore, it also said to check their emails for validating their votes for the Voice For Change online poll.

While most from the leaderboard list has stayed on the Top 10, it is interesting to note that a lot of delegates have moved several places up from their former ranks, though not in the top ten. These include:

- Tunde Blaga, Hungary (up by 4)

- Maria Brechanne, Brazil (up by 4)

- Michelle Cohn, Guatemala (up by 6)

- Estefany Rivero Bolivia (up by 6)

- Ana Barbara da Silva Coimbra, Angola (up by 7)

- Priyanka Annuncia, Singapore (up by 8)

- Delary Stoffers, Ecuador (up by 10)

- Margarita Golubeva, Russia (up by 17)

- Isabella Garcia Manzo, El Salvador (up by 21)

- Sameela Urias, Namibia (up by 28)0

Yesterday saw a lot of arriving delegates. Today, they finish registration, do fitting sessions for their production number outfits, as well as do photoshoots with makeup sponsor MUBA Cosmetics.

The 72nd Miss Universe edition will unfold on November 18th at the National Gymnasium in San Salvador, El Salvador. Stay tuned!