Designer Renee Salud's fashion show at the Dusit Thani Hotel was graced by veteran models and former beauty queens, who came to support and add glamour to the event.
Among them were Gem Padilla-Thomas, Gionna Cabrera, Criselda Cecilio, Jenette Fernando, and Desiree Verdadero Abesamis, who had all walked the runway at some point in their careers. Miss International 1979 Melanie Marquez also attended the event and shared her experiences in preparing for the pageant held in Tokyo that year.
Additionally, Melanie's daughter, Michelle Dee, was crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2023 and will represent the country at the Miss Universe pageant in El Salvador next month.