Shamcey Supsup-Lee

In this Philippine name for married women, the birth middle name or maternal family name is Gurrea, the birth surname or paternal family name is Supsup, and the marital name is Lee.
Shamcey Supsup-Lee
Born
Shamcey Gurrea Supsup

(1986-05-16) May 16, 1986 (age 38)
Iligan, Philippines
EducationUniversity of the Philippines Diliman (BS)
Political partyIndependent
Spouse
Lloyd Lee
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(m. 2013)​
Children2
Height1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)[1]
Beauty pageant titleholder
TitleBinibining Pilipinas Universe 2011
Hair colorBlack
Eye colorBrown
Major
competition(s)

Shamcey Gurrea Supsup-Lee (Tagalog: [ˈʃamsi ˈsupsʊp li]; born May 16, 1986) is a Filipino architect and a beauty pageant titleholder. She was crowned as Binibining Pilipinas Universe 2011.[2][3] She represented the Philippines at the Miss Universe 2011 pageant in São Paulo, Brazil where she finished as 3rd Runner-Up.[4][5]

In 2019, Supsup was appointed by Miss Universe Organization as national director for the Miss Universe Philippines Organization, succeeding former national director Stella Araneta of Binibining Pilipinas.[6][7]

Early life and education

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Shamcey Gurrea Supsup was born on 16 May 1986 at Mercy Community Clinic in Iligan, Lanao del Norte, to Timoteo Ferolino Supsup and Marcelina Luega Gurrea.[8] Supsup moved with her family to General Santos when she was three years old, where she was raised primarily by her father while her mother worked overseas. Before studying in Manila, she helped her father on a farm.[9]

Supsup graduated salutatorian in grade school and salutatorian in high school. She graduated magna cum laude from the University of the Philippines Diliman with architecture as her field of discipline.[9]

She topped the Philippines' licensure examination for architects in June 2010 with a board rating of 86.60%.[8]

Pageantry

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Binibining Pilipinas 2011

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Main article: Binibining Pilipinas 2011

In 2011, Supsup joined the 48th edition of the Binibining Pilipinas pageant. During the question and answer portion, she was asked: "With what worthy cause do you identify yourself and why?" She responded:[10]

"I think one worthy cause I can identify myself is valuing education because I believe that education is something that cannot be taken away from you. You can have money, you can have fame. But in the end, it can be taken from you. But education will always be there to help you in your life."[10]

At the end of the event, Supsup won the title of Binibining Pilipinas Universe 2011 during the coronation night held at the Araneta Coliseum on April 10, 2011 alongside the Miss Philippine Airlines, Miss Talent and Miss Creamsilk awards.[11][12]

On April 15, 2012, Supsup crowned Janine Tugonon as her successor at the Binibining Pilipinas 2012 pageant held at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, Philippines.[13][14]

Miss Universe 2011

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Main article: Miss Universe 2011

Supsup represented the Philippines at the Miss Universe 2011 pageant held in São Paulo, Brazil, on 12 September 2011. She became popular on the said competition because of her "Tsunami Walk". During the question and answer portion, she was asked: "Would you change your religious beliefs to marry the person you love? Why and why not?" She responded:[15]

"If I had to change my religious beliefs, I will not marry the person that I love because the first person that I love is God, who created me. And I have my faith, my principles, and this is what makes me who I am. And if that person loves me, he should love my God too."[15]

At the end of the event, she finished as 3rd Runner-Up to Leila Lopes of Angola.[4] In 2019, she became the national director of the Miss Universe franchise in the Philippines, succeeding her former mentor and pageant director, Stella Araneta.[6][7]

Television

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After participating in national pageants, Supsup became a judge in the talent show It's Showtime in 2011. After appearing on 18 episodes, Supsup left her seat to pursue preparations for her then-upcoming participation in Miss Universe 2011.[16] She returned on TV It's Showtime as an occasional guest co-host, often filling in for Anne Curtis. She also returned to Binibining Pilipinas as a co-host and made appearance in the pre-pageant shows and finals events from 2012 to 2015. In November 2012, Supsup hosted the Miss Universe 2012 team as the host of the web coverage.[17]

Supsup has also served as a host for the ANC lifestyle program CityScape.[18] Supsup hosted the design digest program Interior Motives on the cable channel Lifestyle Network (now Metro Channel). She replaced model and actress Angel Aquino.[19] Since 2015, Supsup co-hosts the talk show Real Talk on CNN Philippines (now RPTV).[20]

Politics

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On October 7, 2024, Supsup filed her certificate of candidacy to run for 1st district councilor of Pasig in 2025. Though running as an independent, she was named part of the ticket of mayoral candidate Sarah Discaya, who is running under Unyon ng mga Gabay ng Bayan (UGB).[21]

Personal life

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Supsup married Lloyd Lee, an American businessman, on December 29, 2013.[22] Former national director Stella Araneta was designated as one of the principal sponsors to their Christian wedding.[23][24] On January 24, 2016, Supsup gave birth to her first child.[25] On September 30, 2018, Supsup gave birth to her second child.[26]

References

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  1. ^ Acar, Aedarianne (July 19, 2015). "TRIVIA: Celebrity Height Charts". GMA Network. Retrieved January 23, 2023.
  2. ^ Santiago, Erwin (April 11, 2011). "Shamcey Supsup wins Bb. Pilipinas-Universe 2011". PEP.ph. Retrieved July 10, 2021.
  3. ^ "Bb. Pilipinas 2011 winners bared". April 11, 2011. Retrieved July 10, 2021.
  4. ^ a b Santiago, Erwin (September 13, 2011). "Shamcey Supsup finishes third runner-up in Miss Universe 2011; Angola wins the crown". PEP.ph. Retrieved July 10, 2021.
  5. ^ "The Presidential Spokesperson on the 3rd runner-up finish of Shamcey Supsup during the Miss Universe Pageant". Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines. September 13, 2011. Retrieved September 11, 2021.
  6. ^ a b De Los Reyes, Sara (December 10, 2019). "Shamcey Suppasit Is Now The National Director Of The Miss Universe Philippines". Metro.Style.
  7. ^ a b Casayuran, Mario (June 30, 2020). "Shamcey Supsup-Lee 'honored' to be named Ms Universe PH national director". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved September 11, 2021.
  8. ^ a b "Top 10 Passers of the June 2010 Architecture Board Exam Results". PRC Board Exam Results. June 15, 2010. Retrieved May 20, 2012.
  9. ^ a b "Fast facts about Shamcey Supsup". ABS-CBN News. September 13, 2011. Retrieved September 11, 2021.
  10. ^ a b "How past Bb. Pilipinas winners answered Q&A". ABS-CBN News. March 14, 2015. Retrieved December 29, 2020.
  11. ^ "Coronation Night". Binibining Pilipinas Charities, Incorporated (BPCI). Archived from the original on March 16, 2009. Retrieved April 13, 2011.
  12. ^ Santiago, Erwin (April 11, 2011). "Shamcey Supsup wins Bb. Pilipinas-Universe 2011". PEP.ph. Retrieved July 10, 2021.
  13. ^ "Last year's runner-up crowned 2012 Bb Pilipinas Universe". Rappler. April 15, 2012. Retrieved July 10, 2021.
  14. ^ Santiago, Erwin (April 16, 2012). "Binibining Pilipinas 2012 crowns new titleholders". PEP.ph. Retrieved July 10, 2021.
  15. ^ a b "On Shamcey Supsup's Q&A". September 16, 2011. Retrieved December 29, 2020.
  16. ^ Bardinas, Mary Ann (December 4, 2019). "Memorable signature walks of Miss Universe PH bets – Articles." ABS-CBN Entertainment.
  17. ^ "Shamcey to host web coverage of Miss Universe". ABS-CBN News. November 28, 2012. Retrieved December 1, 2012.
  18. ^ "Shamcey tries resto for garlic lovers". ABS-CBN News. May 4, 2013. Retrieved May 4, 2013.
  19. ^ "Shamcey Supsup new host interior design show]". Archived from the original on August 5, 2014.
  20. ^ "What's on TV: CNN Philippines Lifestyle's 'Real Talk'". Manila Standard. September 14, 2015. Retrieved September 11, 2021.
  21. ^ Serato, Arniel C. (October 9, 2024). "Ara Mina, Shamcey Supsup seek posts in Pasig City council". Philippine Entertainment Portal (in Filipino). Retrieved December 8, 2024.
  22. ^ "Shamcey Supsup, Lloyd Lee tie the knot". ABS-CBN News. December 29, 2013. Retrieved September 11, 2021.
  23. ^ Lo, Ricky (December 30, 2013). "Fairy-tale wedding caps 'Lord-designed' romance". Philstar. Retrieved September 11, 2021.
  24. ^ "Shamcey Supsup expecting first child". Rappler. June 16, 2015. Retrieved June 16, 2015.
  25. ^ "Shamcey Supsup gives birth to baby girl". Inquirer Lifestyle. January 26, 2016. Retrieved January 4, 2021.
  26. ^ "LOOK: Shamcey Supsup gives birth to second child". ABS-CBN News. September 30, 2018. Retrieved January 4, 2021.
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Awards and achievements
Preceded by Miss Universe
(3rd Runner-Up)
2011 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Binibining Pilipinas Universe
2011 		Succeeded by
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