First posted on April 15, 2013, Edited in September 2024
In June 2011, Shamcey Gurrea Supsup achieved a remarkable feat by topping the Architect Licensure Examination (ALE) with an impressive score of 86.60%. This triumph came just before she was invited to join the prestigious Binibining Pilipinas pageant, where she would eventually represent the Philippines in the Miss Universe competition.
Our profile story shines a light on her journey toward becoming an architect, showcasing the challenges she faced as a student—just like so many others—and her path to success.
Supsup chose CDEP for her board exam preparation, a decision that supported her in reaching the top of the board.
Fast Facts About Shamcey Supsup
- Early Life: Born on May 16, 1986, Supsup moved to General Santos City with her family when she was just three years old. The city, also home to Filipino boxing icon Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao, became her childhood backdrop.
- Family Background: Raised by her father, Timoteo, while her mother, Marcey, worked as an engineer abroad, Supsup spent her early years helping on the family farm, feeding chickens and goats.
- Academic Excellence: Supsup’s dedication to her studies shone early. She was valedictorian of her grade school class and salutatorian of her high school batch at Makati High School. She later graduated magna cum laude from the University of the Philippines before topping the 2011 ALE.
- Her Beliefs: Supsup has shared some interesting insights about her outlook on life. She believes in the possibility of life on other planets and feels that women have a natural advantage over men, saying, “We have intuition so men don’t fool us.”
- Fun Fact: When asked what animal she would like to be, Supsup playfully replied that she’d choose to be a bird, so she could “fly and see the mountains.”
Supsup’s story is an inspiration, showcasing how passion, perseverance, and preparation can lead to great achievements—whether in architecture or on the world stage.
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