Melanie Marquez recalls showdown offer with supermodel Anna Bayle

MANILA, Philippines, August 10 ------ Did you know that Melanie Marquez once overpriced her talent fee three times for a showdown with another supermodel, Anna Bayle, in a fashion show?

She actually told Ana the reason she refused the offer: she didn’t want to steal the thunder from under the latter's feet, as she knew that Anna, like her, had worked so hard to achieve her mark in Europe. "Para lang ipag-sabong kaming dalawa sa rampa," Melanie told Philstar.com during a recent photoshoot in the country.

The former beauty queen-host has been based in the United States and just flew in for the photoshoot of Boyet Fajardo's latest holiday collection. Melanie recalled that Anna told her she never thought Melanie had that in her.

After Melanie was crowned the youngest Miss International winner in 1979, she went on to win the Glamorous Woman of Italy title and Face of the ‘80s in New York, which led to her stint in the Supermodel of the World where she was hailed as the model with the most beautiful hair by Clairol. “i think my X-factor comes from professionalism, coupled with my dedication and genuine character. Anything fake will eventually manifest itself. Just be yourself,” Melanie said.

Aside from her persona in front of the camera, Melanie’s resume behind the camera include that of being a filmmaker and celebrity mom to Miss Universe Philippines 2023 Michelle Dee. She once dabbled as co-host in a TV show with the late entertainment stalwart Ricky Lo.

During the photoshoot, Melanie showed poses that give testament to her years in front of the camera by reflecting the vision of the designer. “God will give you that brilliance, then your personality and good heart will glow. People around you think you don’t seem to age. And you are not bothered by material things. Just live within your means. You’ll find peace and contentment,” Melanie shared this nugget of wisdom.

Fajardo launched his limited-edition holiday collection to mark his 48 years in the fashion industry. The collection is mostly in black and white with a few splashes of vibrant color. “I feel excited about this collection. I was never excited about my photo shoots before, but now I am! This collection highlights my 48 years in the fashion industry, through all the struggles, as my journey speaks volumes of my acumen throughout all the generations I’ve served – from the baby boomers to the millennials, and now the younger crowd," Fajardo said.

Source: philstar.com