MISS Universe Philippines 2023 Michelle Dee, a proud member and advocate of the LGBTQIA+ community, is celebrating Pride month with a new version of her debut single “REYNA.”
Star Music and Sparkle GMA Artist Center dropped a video teaser of the Pride version of the song on Instagram, featuring the beauty queen and actress donning a hot pink ensemble with red tights and a blonde bob haircut.
The clip showed Dee opening a pink door that led her to a vibrant neighborhood, where residents were in their colorful outfits.
“Celebrate Pride like never before!” the caption read.
The Pride version of “REYNA” will be released on Thursday, June 26, promising fans “a festive experience.”
Dee released “REYNA” on March 7, in time for the nation’s celebration of Women’s Month. Composed by Angelica Tagadtad, “REYNA” is an empowering track that encourages listeners to conquer self-doubt and be more confident in themselves.
The chorus part of the song’s original version goes: “Ako ay isang Reyna, Reyna, Reyna, Reyna / Nagniningning aking korona / Ako ay isang Reyna, Reyna, Reyna, Reyna / Lakas loob ang aking korona.”
The Sparkle artist also dropped a music video of the song, featuring her mom, Miss International 1979 Melanie Marquez, and cousin, Miss Universe Philippines 2025 first runner-up Teresita Ssen “Winwyn” Marquez.
“REYNA” earlier placed 10th on Spotify’s “Viral 50 – Philippines” chart.
A ‘LOV3LABAN 2025’ host
Dee will also serve as one of the hosts for the upcoming “LOV3LABAN 2025” festival, which will be held at the University of the Philippines-Diliman in Quezon City on Saturday, June 28.
She will be joined by other “LOV3LABAN 2025” hosts ALAMAT’s Jao, Sky Quizon, RoTin, Mathilda Airlines, DJ Ayel, Jamie Casiño, Allan Pangilinan, Drei Arias, Doc Jasper Vijar, and Peabo, to name a few.
This year’s edition of the Love Laban Pride March and Festival will also feature several P-pop groups like ALAMAT, VXON, G22, AJAA, and BGYO as performers.
Of course, drag queens Marina Summers, Precious Paula Nicole, Arizona Brandy, Astrid Mercury, Barbie Q, Deja, Bernie, Brigiding, Feyvah Fatale, Deja, Bernie, Corazon, Eva Le Queen, Hana Beshie, J-Quinn, Captivating Katkat, Myx Chanel, Popstar Bench, Russia Fox, Shewarma, Tiny Deluxe, Viñas Deluxe, Yudipota, Zymba Ding, and Pura Luka Vega, among others, will grace the much-awaited pride event.
Meanwhile, the cast members of queer movies and series “Open Endings,” “Some Nights I Feel Like Walking,” “Love at First Spike,” and the third season of “Sparks Camp” will serve as guests at the festival.
The Quezon City government has released road closures and re-routing schemes for the “LOV3LABAN 2025” festival.
“Magsisimula ang Pride PH Festival March sa UP Diliman Oblation papuntang CP Garcia, Katipunan Avenue, Regidor Avenue, Osmena Avenue, Roces Avenue pabalik ng UP Diliman Sunken Garden,” it said.
Motorists are advised to take alternative routes.
