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Michelle Dee Gifts Herself with Her Dream Car Worth P5.7 Million
“Some birthday gifts come with a bow. Mine came with [a] four-wheel drive,” Michelle shared on Instagram.
Published on Apr 28, 2025
Michelle Dee reached another personal milestone on April 24, as the beauty queen-actress celebrated her 30th birthday.
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Over the past year, Michelle has explored a diverse range of pursuits. From hosting and acting to making her musical debut, she has shown no signs of slowing down, even after concluding her reign as Miss Universe Philippines 2023.
Following a year packed with achievements, Michelle decided to reward herself with a special gift on her special day: her dream car, one she had long been eyeing since her childhood. “Some birthday gifts come with a bow. Mine came with [a] four-wheel drive,” she shared on Instagram.
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Michelle Dee Debuts Her 4-Door Jeep Wrangler for Her 30th Birthday
Michelle’s excitement was unmistakable as she proudly revealed her latest acquisition. On Instagram, she posted photos of herself posing beside her newest ride: a four-door Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, finished in a sleek metallic black coating.
In the caption, Michelle shared her fascination with this specific model, which traces back to her early years growing up in Utah, USA. “This black beauty has been a dream since I was a little girl growing up on a ranch in Utah [if you know you know],” she quipped. Now, after years of building her career, Michelle marked her milestone birthday by finally making that dream a reality. “Hard work truly pays off!! Now, I’m not just a proud owner of the all-new Jeep Wrangler Rubicon—but I’m officially part of the ‘duck duck jeep’ trend too. Yay!”
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PHOTOS: MIKE GELLA VIA INSTAGRAM/MICHELLEDEE
One of the images even featured a rubber duck placed inside the vehicle, dressed in a straw hat with a red ribbon tied around its neck.
For those unfamiliar, the "duck duck jeep" phenomenon is a beloved tradition among Jeep owners and enthusiasts. It involves placing a rubber duck—often designed with handwritten notes of encouragement—on another Jeep, creating a ripple of positivity within the community. The tradition began when Canadian citizen Allison Parliament was reportedly yelled at in a gas station. In an effort to brighten another car owner's day, she gave them a rubber duck with a note saying "nice Jeep." Over time, it has evolved into a lighthearted and enduring practice among Jeep owners worldwide.
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PHOTO: MIKE GELLA VIA INSTAGRAM/MICHELLEDEE.
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The Exact Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Car Michelle Dee Owns
The Jeep Wrangler Rubicon is renowned for its rugged capabilities and exceptional off-road performance. Michelle’s model features a robust four-door design, finished in metallic black. Without factoring in any additional customizations, the vehicle carries a price tag of approximately P5,780,000.
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Wrangler 4-Door Rubicon, P5,780,000, JEEP, jeep.com.ph
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