LOOK: Korina visits luxurious home of Shamcey, husband

MANILA – Broadcaster Korina Sanchez paid a visit to the home of Miss Universe 2011 third runner-up Shamcey Supsup and her husband, businessman Lloyd Lee.

Here is a glimpse of the luxurious home of the celebrity couple, which includes a backlit onyx wall, a home theater and even its very own elevator, as seen in the photos posted by Sanchez on Instagram.

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This part of the home features a backlit onyx wall that extends to the second floor. Photo from Korina Sanchez’ Instagram page (@thisiskorinasanchezroxas)

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Shamcey Supsup, Lloyd Lee tie the knot

MANILA – Miss Universe 2011 third runner-up Shamcey Supsup married long-time boyfriend, businessman Lloyd Lee, on Sunday.

The wedding was held at the Church of the Risen Lord inside the University of the Philippines campus in Diliman, Quezon City where Supsup got her degree in architecture.

In a post on the image-sharing site Instagram, Supsup’s pageant mentor Jonas Antonio Gaffud posted a short clip of the beauty queen as she walked down the aisle with the song “A Thousand Years” by Christina Perri in the background.


Supsup was wearing a champagne-colored wedding gown designed by Cherry Veric, while Lee wore a suit of the same shade.

Supsup and Lee first met during the birthday-cum-victory party of the beauty queen in May 2011. This then led to their first date which eventually developed into a relationship.

After two years of being sweethearts, Supsup got engaged to Lee for over a year before they finally tied the knot.


In a previous interview with ABS-CBN News, the couple said they won’t be having their honeymoon immediately after the wedding as their priority would be to first finish their new home.

Supsup, however, said they will be spending their honeymoon in Europe as they are set to fly there on Holy Week.

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Shamcey Supsup is new host of interior design show

MANILA -- Miss Universe 2011 third runner-up Shamcey Supsup now has her own television show.

Supsup, a licensed architect, has replaced Angel Aquino as the host of the interior design show "Interior Motives," which is set to air its second season next month.

The beauty queen said she is excited for her newest project which, she called a dream come true.

"I'm so excited about this because it's really a fun way of showing architecture, interior design. You won't be bored. It's a mix of everything," Supsup told reporters on Thursday.

"After the (Miss Universe) pageant I said to my manager that I really want a show that would not be far from where I came from, which is construction and design, but still do hosting which I learned to love after two years of doing stints. So ito na 'yon, ito na 'yung culmination of everything that I've prepared for," she added.

The topnotcher in the 2010 Architecture Board Exams went on to share what viewers can expect from her show.

"We have a segment wherein we go to an interesting space and we will talk to the owner or the designer, where you can get inspiration for your houses or spaces," she said.

"The second segment is where we will showcase an architect, interior designer or furniture designer and how he has done his designs [as well as] his inspirations. The focus is on the designer. The third one is the tool kit, where they recommend certain tools that you can use when you are designing or renovating your house," Supsup said.

Joining Supsup on the second season of "Interior Motives" are interior designers and sisters Cynthia and Ivy Almario. The two will be in a new segment called "Project: Makeover," where they will turn otherwise empty spaces into beautiful places.

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Shamcey, boyfriend to wed on December 29

MANILA – Marriage is finally in the horizon for Shamcey Supsup and her Filipino-Chinese boyfriend Lloyd Lee.

Exactly two years after they officially became a couple, the 2011 Miss Universe third runner-up got engaged to Lee via a Chinese ceremony on Sunday.

The event was held at a hotel in Mandaluyong City and attended by the couple’s close family and friends.

“The Buzz” reported that the couple’s wedding will take place on December 29 this year.

First introduced in May 2011, Supsup met Lee through her fellow beauty queen, who happened to be Lee’s cousin. Their first meeting during Supsup’s birthday then led to a series of dates.

In a past interview, Supsup said she is particularly grateful to her boyfriend for treating her like "an ordinary woman."

"He keeps me standing on the ground, hindi niya ko tini-treat as a celebrity. So whenever I don't feel like going outside, in public, siya, tara Greenhills tayo," she said.

"Because of him I'm more comfortable na, so it's very helpful for me," added Supsup.

Supsup said in the past that she and Lee have long had an understanding on their plans for the future.

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Second time's the charm: Janine Tugonon is 2012 Binibining Pilipinas-Universe

MANILA, Philippines--She may have only placed 1st runner up in 2011 but this year, Janine Tugonon wears the crown as Binibining Pilipinas-Universe 2012.

Tugonan, a BS Pharmacy cum laude graduate from the University of Santo Tomas, bested 23 other candidates in last night's biggest search for the country's most beautiful woman who will compete for this year's Miss Universe competition in December.

The 22-year-old Bataan native placed 1st runner up in 2011, when architect Shamcey Supsup won the crown and eventually placed 3rd in the Miss Universe.

Although she was barely noticed during the competition and didn't win any other special prize, Tugonan won the judges over during the question-and-answer round.

When pageant judge Jose Manuel Rodriguez asked Tugonon, "Many women nowadays forego a happy family life for a successful career. How do you feel about this?”

She answered: "I believe that women have the right to choose between what they want. But for me, just go for what God wants you to do. Between the two, whatever it is, you must do your purpose in this world. Just have a child-like faith and mature obedience, and everything will go smooth.”

After the Q&A round, Tugonon was judged as the winner, while Nicole Schmitz was crowned Bb. Pilipinas-International and Katrina Dimaranan as Bb. Pilipinas-Tourism.

Schmitz and Dimaranan will both compete later this year.

Completing the top 5 were Elaine Moll (1st runner up)and Ann Forbes (2nd runner up).

Will she win?

Following a back-to-back Top 5 finish in the Miss Universe competition, popular beauty pageant blog Missosology.org posed a question on its website, whether or not Tugonon will fare better in the competition or make an early farewell?

As of 5 pm, most of the respondents said Tugonan might likely be "out" of the Top 5 owing to her lackluster pre-pageant performance.

But there are those who said Tugonon might be the dark horse of the competition and make a three-peat of the Top 5 performance for the country.

Since 2010, the Philippines has been placing in the Top 5 of the Miss Universe pageant. Venus Raj finished at Top 5, following what many saw was a blunder in the Q&A round. Supsup followed in 2011 with a Top 3 finish.


The last time the Philippines placed higher than Top 3 was in 1999 when UST-alumna Miriam Quiambao placed 2nd in the competition.

The Philippines currently has two Miss Universe winners: Gloria Diaz in 1969 and Margie Moran in 1973.

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Miss Angola was crowned Miss Universe 2011

Miss Angola Leila Lopes, 25 year-old business student from the town of Benguela in her home country was crowned as Miss Universe 2011 in a prestigious ceremony held in Sao Paulo, Brazil- Monday Night of September 12, 2011.

The 60th Annual Miss Universe Pageant was hosted by Bravo's Andy Cohen and NBC Today news anchor Natalie Morales. It was aired live on NBC and delivered to 170 different countries.



Miss Angola beat out candidates from 88 other countries to win the title on the pageant’s 60th year. The first runner-up was Miss Ukraine Olesia Stefanko.

25 year-old Miss Angola was asked which physical characteristic she would change and why?

Her answer was- "Thank God I’m very satisfied with the way God created me and I wouldn’t change a thing," Lopes said when asked her interview question. "I consider myself a woman endowed with inner beauty. I have acquired many wonderful principals from my family and I intend to follow these for the rest of my life."



Miss Angola and Miss Philippines' Shamcey Supsup was the crowd favorite and most popular out of five finalists. Both of them got the loudest cheers from the audience. Miss Philippines Shamcey Supsup did better being placed as the 3rd runner up while Venus Raj placed 4th runner up on last year's pageant.


Here is the complete list of Miss Universe 2011 Finalists:

Miss Universe 2011: Miss Angola
1st Runner Up: Miss Ukraine
2nd Runner Up: Miss Brazil
3rd Runner Up: Miss Philippines
4th Runner Up: Miss China


Top 10 Semi-Finalists

Miss Australia
Miss Costa Rica
Miss France
Miss Ukraine
Miss Portugal
Miss Panama
Miss Philippines
Miss Angola
Miss China
Miss Brazil

Top 16 Semi-Finalists

Miss France
Miss Kosovo
Miss Colombia
Miss China
Miss Angola
Miss Australia
Miss Puerto Rico
Miss Brazil
Miss Netherlands
Miss USA
Miss Ukraine
Miss Panama
Miss Costa Rica
Miss Portugal
Miss Philippines
Miss Venezuela