2011 Grand Santacruzan featuring Bb. Pilipinas beauties

The Araneta Center's annual Grand Santacruzan was held last May 15 and was participated by the reigning and past beauties of the Bb. Pilipinas Pageant.

Here are some of the photos: 

Shamcey Supsup (Bb. Pilipinas Universe 2011)

Dianne Elaine Samar Necio (Bb. Pilipinas International 2011)

Isabella Manjon (Bb. Pilipinas Tourism 2011)

Janine Tugonon (1st runner-up, Bb.b Pilipinas 2011)

Mary Jean Lastimosa (2nd runner-up, Bb. Pilipinas 2011)

Czarina Gatbonton (Bb. Pilipinas World 2010)

 

Krista Kleiner (Bb. Pilipinas International 2010)



Maria Venus Raj (Bb. Pilipinas Universe 2010)

Aurora Pijuan (Bb. Pilipinas International 1970 & Miss International 1970)

*** photo credits to: Roy Eusebio II, Boyet Blas & Noli Berioso of mabuhaybeauties.com

Dianne Necio's Homecoming

Here are some of the photo's taken during Dianne Necio's (Bb. Pilipinas International 2011) homecoming to Albay:

*** special thanks to: Adonia of missosology (for the photos).

Bb. Pilipinas 2011 Queens Crowned!

Shamcey Supsup, Dianne Necio and Isabella Manjon captured the country's most coveted beauty titles Bb. Pilipinas Universe, Bb. Pilipinas International and Bb. Pilipinas Tourism, respectively, in the 2011 Bb. Pilipinas Pageant Coronation night last April 10 at the Araneta Coliseum.

First runner-up was Janina Tugonon and second runner-up was Mary Jean Lastimosa.

Supsup will go to Sao Paulo, Brazil to compete in the Miss Universe pageant on September, while Necio will compete in the Miss International pageant later this year.

The three Bb. Pilipinas winners were chosen by a select panel of judges namely Armed Forces Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eduardo Oban, Jr., Presidential Spokesman Edwin Lacierda, former Miss Universe 1973 Margie Moran-Florendo, Charo Santos-Concio, Silvana Fornari, Gilbert Simpao, Ernie Lopez, Hugh Wilson, Alex Cabagnot, Charlemagne Uy, and Christino Naguiat Jr.

The coronation night was hosted by Derek Ramsey, KC Conception, Miriam Quiambao (1999 Miss Universe 1st runner-up) and Precious Lara Quigaman (Miss International 2005) with special performances by Sam Milby, Matteo Guidicelli, Karylle, Sitti, Camille Velasco, and Marie Digby.

Here are the complete results:

WINNERS:
Bb. Pilipinas UNIVERSE 2011: #26 Shamcey Goreo Supsup
Bb. Pilipinas INTERNATIONAL 2011: #33 Dianne Elaine Samar Necio
Bb. Pilipinas TOURISM 2011: #25 Isabella Catipunan Manjon
1st runner-up: #27 Janine Tugonon
2nd runner-up: #34 Mary Jean Lastimosa

TOP 15 FINALISTS:
01. #6 Patricia Tumulak
02. #8 Ma. Kristina May Marasigan
03. #11 Diana Arevalo
04. #13 Queenierich Rehman
05. #16 Sabrinne Al-Tawil
06. #19 Wendy Lucas
07. #23 Luzelle Felipe
08. #25 Isabela Manjon
09. #26 Shamcey Supsup
10. #27 Janine Tugonon
11. #30 Kathleen Subijano
12. #32 Jenn Roe Gubat
13. #33 Dianne Necio
14. #34 Mary Jean Lastimosa
15. #37 Sarah Nicole Clenci

SPECIAL AWARDEES:
Best in Swimsuit - #13 Queenierich Rehman
Best in Long Gown - #23 Luzelle Felipe
Face of Bb. Pilipinas - #7 Angelia Ong
Best in National Costume - #2 Elizabeth Durado Clenci
Miss Friendship - #31 Samantha Purvor
Miss Talent - #26 Shamcey Supsup
Miss Philippine Airlines - #26 Shamcey Supsup
Manila Bulletin Reader’s Choice - #23 Luzelle Felipe
Miss Creamsilk - #26 Shamcey Supsup

Top UP architecture grad crowned Bb. Pilipinas-Universe

By Ricky Lo
The Philippine Star
April 12, 2011


MANILA, Philippines - An architecture magna cum laude graduate from the University of the Philippines (UP) who topped the architecture licensure exams in 2010 bested 39 other contestants to win the 2011 Bb. Pilipinas-Universe title at a glittering three-hour coronation night Sunday at the Araneta Coliseum.

No. 26 in the batch, Shamcey Gorea Supsup, 24, regal at 5’7.5” and weighing 105 lbs., won points from the board of judges when asked during the Q&A portion for the 15 semi-finalists by judge Consul General Hugh Wilson of the Australian embassy what cause she was championing. She answered, “Education. You can have money and fame but they can take (these) away from you. Education is something that nobody can take away from you.”

A Penelope Cruz look-alike, Supsup is a pageant neophyte but a favorite of the SRO crowd from the beginning of the ceremonies, covered live by ABS-CBN, the new network partner of the Bb. Pilipinas Charities, Inc. (BPCI).

She studied in Thailand for more than a year during her elementary school and finished high school a salutatorian. She loves to read and to draw and, at 15, held her first painting exhibit.

“I thought it was too good to be true,” said Supsup in a phone interview with a local radio station in General Santos City, where she’s from.

The city government of General Santos, which has conferred upon Supsup the title of Gensan Ambassadress of Goodwill, is preparing a heroine’s welcome.

Named 2011 Bb. Pilipinas-International was Dianne Samar Necio, 18, from Polangui, Albay, who placed first runner-up to fellow Bicolana Venus Raj in last year’s Bb. Pilipinas search. She is the third from Albay to win a national beauty title in three years, following Jane Banares (from Legazpi City), Mutya ng Pilipinas International in 2008, and Melody Gersbach (Daraga, Albay), the 2009 Bb. Pilipinas-International who died in a car crash in August last year on her way from Daraga to Naga City to sit as judge in the 2010 Miss Bicolandia contest.

Standing 5’5.5” and weighing 116 lbs, Dianne listed baton twirling among her talents, which she displays at the University of St. Anthony in Iriga City where she studies.

Asked by judge Silvana Fornari during the Q&A what her biggest achievement was, Necio, No. 33, said, “When I placed first runner-up in last year’s Bb. Pilipinas pageant,” adding without batting an eyelash that her main goal was to win the Bb. Pilipinas-International crown. She did.

According to Albay Gov. Joey Salceda, the provincial government is preparing a red carpet motorcade for Dianne from the Legazpi Airport to the city’s major thoroughfares, and will receive a special resolution from the Sangguniang Panlalawigan recognizing her contribution to the pride and honor of Albay.

Chosen 2011 Bb. Pilipinas-Tourism, a new title added to the pageant to replace the Bb. Pilipinas-World title that now belongs to another franchise-holder, was Isabella Catipunan Manjon (No. 25), 24, who stands 5’7” and weighs 125 lbs. Asked by judge Ernie Lopez during the Q&A if a father could do the duties of a mother, Isabella, a registered nurse from UERM, and a deadringer for Angelina Jolie, said “Yes, he can,” because as far as she was concerned, “Everybody is equal.”

First runner-up was Janine Tugonon (No. 27) and second runner-up was Mary Jane Lastimosa (No. 34).
Supsup also won three special awards – Miss Philippine Airlines, Miss Cream Silk and Best in Talent.
Unlike in the past, this year’s pageant scrapped the selection of the Top Five finalists chosen from the 15 semi-finalists who impressed both the judges and the crowd with their wit and intelligence, their answers short and substantial – and grammatical. Instead, the three major winners were picked straight out of the semis.

Supsup will go to Sao Paulo, Brazil, to compete in the Miss Universe pageant which has so far been won by two Filipinas, Gloria Diaz in 1969 and Margie Moran in 1973; while Necio will compete in the Miss International contest where four Filipinas have won – Gemma Cruz in 1964, Aurora Pijuan in 1970, Melanie Marquez in 1979 and Precious Lara Quigaman in 2005.

Quigaman co-hosted portions of Sunday’s ceremonies with1999 Bb. Pilipinas-Universe Miriam Quiambao. Main hosts were Kapamilya stars KC Concepcion and Derek Ramsay. - With Nonong Baliao, Cet Dematera

Bb. PILIPINAS 2011 RESULTS

BINIBINING PILIPINAS 2011
April 10, 2011 - Araneta Coliseum

WINNERS:
Bb. Pilipinas UNIVERSE 2011: #26 Shamcey Goreo Supsup
Bb. Pilipinas INTERNATIONAL 2011: #33 Dianne Elaine Samar Necio
Bb. Pilipinas TOURISM 2011: #25 Isabella Catipunan Manjon
1st runner-up: #27 Janine Tugonon
2nd runner-up: #34 Mary Jean Lastimosa

TOP 15 FINALISTS:
01. #6 Patricia Tumulak
02. #8 Ma. Kristina May Marasigan
03. #11 Diana Arevalo
04. #13 Queenierich Rehman
05. #16 Sabrinne Al-Tawil
06. #19 Wendy Lucas
07. #23 Luzelle Felipe
08. #25 Isabela Manjon
09. #26 Shamcey Supsup
10. #27 Janine Tugonon
11. #30 Kathleen Subijano
12. #32 Jenn Roe Gubat
13. #33 Dianne Necio
14. #34 Mary Jean Lastimosa
15. #37 Sarah Nicole Clenci

SPECIAL AWARDEES:
Best in Swimsuit - #13 Queenierich Rehman
Best in Long Gown - #23 Luzelle Felipe
Face of Bb. Pilipinas - #7 Angelia Ong
Best in National Costume - #2 Elizabeth Durado Clenci
Miss Friendship - #31 Samantha Purvor
Miss Talent - #26 Shamcey Supsup
Miss Philippine Airlines - #26 Shamcey Supsup
Manila Bulletin Reader’s Choice - #23 Luzelle Felipe
Miss Creamsilk - #26 Shamcey Supsup

Shamcey Supsup wins Bb. Pilipinas-Universe 2011

by Erwin Santiago
pep.ph
April 11, 2011

Bb. Pilipinas Universe 2011 Shamcey Supsup

Shamcey Supsup was crowned Bb. Pilipinas-Universe at the Binibining Pilipinas 2011 pageant held last night, April 10, at the Araneta Coliseum.

Shamcey, who was Binibini No. 26, bested 39 other contestants who competed in this year's pageant.

She graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of the Philippines College of Architecture. She also topped the Architecture board exam in July 2010.

Shamcey will represent the Philippines in the Miss Universe pageant to be held in Sao Paulo, Brazil on September 12, 2011.

Aside from winning Bb. Pilipinas-Universe, Shamcey also collected three special awards: Best in Talent, Miss PAL, and Miss Cream Silk.

Shamcey, 24, was not the only title holder at last night's pageant.

Bb. Pilipinas 2011 Winners: Isabella Manjon (TOURISM), Shamcey Supsup (UNIVERSE) and Dianne Necio (INTERNATIONAL)

Last year's 1st runner-up, Dianne Necio (No. 33), returned this year and won the Bb. Pilipinas-International title; while Isabella Manjon (No. 25) was adjudged Bb. Pilipinas-Tourism (a replacement to the Bb. Pilipinas-World title, which now has its own franchise).

Janine Tugonon (No. 27) finished 1st runner-up and Mary Jean Lastimosa (No. 34) was 2nd runner-up.

The other candidates who made it in the Top 15 are: No. 6 Patricia Tumulak; No. 8 Ma. Kristina Marasigan; No. 11 Diana Arevalo; No. 13 Queenierich Rehman; No. 16 Sabrine Al-Tawil; No. 19 Wendy Lucas; No. 23 Luzelle Felipe; No. 30 Kathleen Subijano; No. 32 Jenn Roe Gubat; and No. 37 Sarah Nicole Clenci.

The Best in Swimsuit was Binibini No. 13 Queenierich Rehman; Best in Long Gown was Binibini No. 23 Luzelle Felipe; and Face of Bb. Pilipinas 2011 was Binibini No. 7 Angela Ong.

Binibining Pilipinas 2011 was hosted by Derek Ramsay and KC Concepcion together with past winners Miriam Quiambao (1999 Miss Universe 1st runner-up and Bb. Pilipinas-Universe) and Precious Lara Quigaman (2005 Miss International and Bb. Pilipinas-International).

Sam Milby and Matteo Guidicelli serenaded last year's winners: Maria Venus Raj (Miss Universe 4th runner-up and Bb. Pilipinas-Universe), Krista Kleiner (Bb. Pilipinas-International), and Czarina Gatbonton (Bb. Pilipinas-World).

Karylle, Sitti, Camille Velasco, and Marie Digby also performed.

Bb. Pilipinas 2011 winners bared

by Don Lejano
INQUIRER.net
April 11, 2011

MANILA, Philippines — The Binibining Pilipinas pageant crowned early Monday its newest beauty queens namely Shamcey Supsup as Bb. Pilipinas-Universe, Dianne Necio as Bb. Pilipinas-International and Isabella Manjon as Bb. Pilipinas-Tourism.

Supsup, a magna cum laude graduate from the University of the Philippines College of Architecture, will be representing the country in the Miss Universe pageant to be held in Sao Paolo, Brazil in September.
Meanwhile, Necio, who won as first runner-up in last year’s Binibining Pilipinas, will be representing the Philippines in the Miss International competition to be held in Chengdu, China later this year.

Also named during the awarding ceremonies held at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City were Janine Tugonon, 1st runner-up, and Mary Jean Lastimosa, 2nd runner-up.

The coronation was hosted by actors KC Concepcion and Derek Ramsay together with former title holders Precious Lara Quigaman (2005 Miss International) and Miriam Quiambao (1999 Miss Universe 1st runner-up). It was aired over ABS-CBN channel 2.

Present during the coronation to relinquish their titles were Bb. Pilipinas-Universe 2010 and Miss Universe 4th runner-up Venus Raj, Bb. Pilipinas-World 2010 Czarina Gatbonton and Bb. Pilipinas-International 2010 Krista Kleiner.

This year’s contest, which featured 40 candidates, marked the renewed partnership between ABS-CBN and the Binibining Pilipinas Charities Inc., organizer of the Binibining Pilipinas beauty pageant.

Board topnotcher is 2011 Bb. Pilipinas-Universe; Trike driver is Manila Bulletin Readers' Choice

By ROBERT R. REQUINTINA
The Manila Bulletin
April 11, 2011

MANILA, Philippines -- Beauty and brains.

These exemplify Shamcey Supsup, topnotcher of the 2010 board examinations for architecture, who was crowned 2011 Bb. Pilipinas- Universe Sunday night at the Araneta Coliseum.

If Supsup has beauty and brains, crowd favorite and this year’s Manila Bulletin Readers’ Choice awardee, Luzelle Felipe, has a big fighting heart.

A day after the Bb. Pilipinas pageant, Felipe – a part-time tricycle driver – vowed to join anew the beauty contest to fulfill her ultimate dream of becoming a beauty queen.

“Madami po akong pangarap. Pero pangarap ko talaga maging beauty queen.’’

“Hindi ako sasali next year. Pero siguro pag-nasa 20s na po ako, sasali po uli ako sa beauty contest at gusto ko Bb. Pilipinas pageant uli. By that time, ready na talaga ako,” said Felipe, who also won the Best Long Gown, in a phone interview from her home in Bulacan.

While waiting for her time, Felipe wants to go into modeling and enroll in an English language course. “Gusto kong maging perfect ang pagsasalita ko ng English kasi medyo mahina po ako sa grammar. Yun ang gusto kong matutunan.’’

Felipe said she also wants to become a flight stewardess.

Felipe, 18, hails from Bulacan. She stands 5’7” and weighs 108 lbs. Felipe has just graduated from the Bulacan Polytechnic College where she obtained a certificate course in Hotel and Restaurant Management. Her hobbies include composing songs, volleyball, singing and dancing.

But what surprised the public was the fact that Felipe used to drive a tricycle to earn extra income. She said that she is not ashamed of being a part-time tricycle driver because it is through tricycle driving that she earned extra income.

“Apat po kaming magkakapatid, bale. Ako pa lang po yung nakakapagsuot ng itim na toga. Kung hindi po ako tinulungan ng ninang ko, hindi po ako makakapag-aral,” said Felipe, in a recent interview over ABS-CBN “TV Patrol.’’ She added: “Basta kung gusto mo. Magagawa’t magagawa mo.’’

Meanwhile, Supsup will represent the country in the 2011 Miss Universe beauty contest in Sao Paolo, Brazil in September.

“Ang daming magaganda, I still can't believe it!” Supsup said. Asked if she feels the pressure to duplicate, if not surpass, the success of Maria Venus Raj in the 2010 Miss Universe contest, she said: “Basta, I will do my best in Brazil. Kung para sa'yo, it's for you talaga (If the crown is yours, then it is for you).”

Supsup, 24, stands 5'7 1/4 and weighs 105 lbs. Her hobbies include painting, reading books, and drawing.

She studied in grade school for one year in Thailand and graduated salutatorian in high school. Later, she finished magna cum laude at the College of Architecture of the University of the Philippines in Diliman, Quezon City. In the architecture board exams released last June, Supsup was ranked No. 1 with a rating of 86.60 percent.

Supsup also won special awards such as Best in Talent, Miss Philippine Airlines, and Miss Cream Silk.

Other winners are Dianne Necio, 17, of Albay, who was crowned the 2011 Bb. Pilipinas International; Isabela Manjon, 23, who won the 2011 Bb. Pilipinas-Tourism title, a new plum that replaced the Bb. Pilipinas-World title; Janine Tugonon, first runner-up; and Mary Jean Lastimosa, second runner-up. Those who won special awards were Queenierich Rehman, Best in Swimsuit; Luzelle Felipe, Manila Bulletin Readers' Choice Award and Best in Long Gown; Angelia Ong, Face of Bb. Pilipinas; and Samantha Purvor, Miss Friendship.

The most emotional moment of the night was the crowning of Necio as 2011 Bb. Pilipinas-International. She will represent the country in the 2011 Miss International contest in Japan.

Necio was last year’s first runner-up and was supposed to represent the country in the 2010 Miss Universe pageant in Las Vegas, Nevada, when Venus Raj was dethroned as 2010 Bb. Pilipinas-Universe.

But the Miss Universe Organization said Necio did not meet the age requirements of the pageant. She was replaced by second runner-up Nicolette Henson.

Before the pageant, Raj was reinstated and she competed in Las Vegas, where she won fourth runner-up.

Necio, a nursing student, decided to compete again this year, saying she was ready for the pageant. Her hobbies include baton-twirling and playing the piano.

Manjon, meanwhile, weighs 125 lbs. and is a varsity swimmer.

Organizers said that the top three winners will get a management con¬tract worth P500,000 from the Bb. Pilipinas Charities, Inc. (BPCI), scholarships from the Entrepreneur School of Asia, Dale Carnegie Training Center, and Berlitz Language Center, a trip to the Miss Universe/Miss International headquarters, personal accident insurance worth P2 million from Charter Insurance Corporation, wardrobe package and free membership from Gold's Gym. The winners will also enjoy a year's supply of Cream Silk products.
Organizers said that the total prize package in cash and kind is worth more than P4 million, the record for the biggest prize in pageant history.

Among the members of the board of judges were Armed Forces Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eduardo Oban, Jr., Presidential Spokesman Edwin Lacierda, former Miss Universe Margie Moran-Florendo, Charo Santos-Concio, Silvana Fornari, Gilbert Simpao, Ernie Lopez, Hugh Wilson, Alex Cabagnot, Charlemagne Uy, and Christino Naguiat Jr.