Architecture board topnotcher wins Bb. Pilipinas Universe title
(UPDATE) General Santos City-born Shamcey Supsup, the 2010 architecture board topnotcher, was named Binibining Pilipinas Universe during the pageant coronation night on Sunday, April 10 at the Araneta Coliseum.
A surprised yet ecstatic Shamcey, who also graduated magna cum laude from the University of the Philippines Diliman, will represent the country in the Miss Universe Pageant in Sao Paolo, Brazil.
Shamcey bested 39 other candidates in the pageant. Aside from winning the major title, she also won three special awards as Miss Cream Silk, Ambassador of Philippine Airlines, and Miss Talent.
Meanwhile, Iriga native Dianne Necio bagged the Binibining Pilipinas International title and Manila resident Isabella Manjon was crowned Binibining Pilipinas Tourism.
Other winners are First Runner Up Janine Tugonon and Second Runner Up Mary Jean Lastimosa.
This year's special award winners are:
People's Choice: The Face of Binibining Pilipinas: Angelia Ong
Best in swimsuit: Queenirich Rehman
Best in long gown: Luzelle Felipe
Miss Friendship: Samantha Purvor
Manila Bulletin Reader's Choice: Luzelle Felipe
