Architect hailed as Bb. Pilipinas-Universe 2011

By JULIEN MERCED C. MATABUENA
The Manila Bulletin
April 11, 2011


MANILA, Philippines – 24-year old architect Shamcey Supsup is still in a daze after being crowned Bb. Pilipinas-Universe 2011 on April 10.

“I still can't believe it. Parang panaginip. Kanina nung nag announce na, sabi ko it's God's will. If it's for you, it's for you. You just have to believe it," Supsup told Yahoo's omg! Philippines in a post-pageant interview.

"Whatever happens, it happens for a reason and God has a plan for every one of us... Ang dami talagang magaganda. Ang dami talagang magagaling. Feeling ko the judges had a hard time choosing the winner for the year," she added.

Supsup, a General Santos City-native, graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of the Philippines - Diliman’s College of Architecture and topped the June 2010 Architecture License Exam.

While Supsup feels no pressure in trying to achieve the same feat as her predecessor, Ma. Venus Raj (also crowned Miss Universe 2010 fourth runner-up), she said that she will give it her best shot at the pageant, which will be held at Sao Paolo, Brazil.

“I'm not pressured at all kasi I believe I was here for a reason and whatever my destiny is, I'll do my best. I'm just gonna give it my all and I hope that whatever I'm gonna do there [Brazil] 'yun ang hinahanap nila at kung para talaga sa 'yo para talaga sa 'yo,” she told Yahoo's omg.

Aside from winning said title, Supsup also took home special awards Best in Talent, Miss PAL and Miss Cream Silk.

Meanwhile, the Bininibing Pilipinas Charities, Inc. (BPCI) awarded, for the first time, the Binibining Pilipinas-Tourism crown as replacement to the Binibining Pilipinas-World title, which branched out this year as a separate beauty pageant. Isabella Manjon bagged said crown, while Dianne Necio is this year’s Binibining Pilipinas-International.

Necio, who was the pageant’s first runner-up last year, said that she did not expect winning anything and just left her fate to the Lord.

“I'm just thankful na I will have the chance to compete in an international title... Talagang 'pag 'di mo tinigilan 'yung dream mo, maaabot mo siya... [so] keep on praying,” she added.

More, Janine Tugonon finished in fourth place and Mary Jean Lastimosa, fifth.

Other lucky ladies who took home special awards are Queenierich Rehman (Best in Swimsuit), Luzelle Felipe (Best in Long Gown and Manila Bulletin Reader’s Choice), Angelia Ong (People's Choice for the Face of Binibining Pilipinas 2011), Samantha Purvor (Miss Friendship) and Elizabeth Clenci (Best in National Costume).

*** photo courtesy of Bb. Pilipinas Charities Inc.