Former Miss International and Philippines' first supermodel Melanie Marquez proves that hard work does pay off as she fiercely unravels her story of persistence and determination this Saturday (May 5) in "The Bottomline with Boy Abunda."

Discover Melanie’s real persona behind the cameras, pageants, unique hairstyles and famous quotes. What are the childhood experiences that she went through before entering the world of beauty contests? How was she able to reach her dreams amid poverty? After all the pains and hardships, what is her biggest life lesson? Don’t miss the ‘Ani ng Dangal 2012’ awardee “The Bottomline with Boy Abunda” this Saturday, 11:30 pm, after “Banana Split” on ABS-CBN. For more updates, log on to www.abs-cbn.com or follow @abscbndotcom on Twitter.