Pageant career Marquez won a local beauty pageant competition when she was 15 years old, and the 1979
Miss International pageant. In 1985, Marquez became the "Face of the 80s" in New York, USA. In 1986, she was the first runner-up in the "Supermodel" competition. 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. She has appeared in the
Binibining Pilipinas "World of BC 2004" and "World of Canada 2004" pageants.
Post-pageantry Marquez became a fashion and commercial model and was featured on local and international magazine covers. She toured Europe and the United States. As an actress, she has played parts in action and dramatic films, including the title role in her own bio-picture. Later, she became a TV host, film producer, and
celebrity endorser. Marquez is also a modeling and image-enhancement
coach. She trained
Ruffa Gutierrez (
Miss World 1993 Second Princess);
Charlene Gonzales (
Miss Universe 1994 - Top 6 finalist); and
Miriam Quiambao (
Miss Universe 1999 First Runner-up). She has been a judge, coach, commentator, and host in beauty pageants, modelling contests, and talent-search competitions. ==Personal life==