Mimilanie Laurel Marquez (born 16 July 1964), popularly known as Melanie Marquez (Tagalog: [ˌmɛː.lɐˈni mɐɾˈkɛs]), is a Filipino actress and beauty queen who won Miss International 1979.
In 2000, she was voted the "Most Beautiful Miss International Winner", and in 2005, was one of the six finalists at "Mrs. World" pageant held in India.
Marquez became a fashion and commercial model and was featured on local and international magazine covers.
[vague] As an actress, she has played parts in action and dramatic films, including the title role in her own bio-picture.
She has been a judge, coach, commentator, and host in beauty pageants, modelling contests, and talent-search competitions.