MUPH director Shamcey Supsup to Celeste Cortesi: “This experience is a lesson in humility”

- Celeste Cortesi was addressed by Shamcey Supsup in a heartfelt and honest social media post

- The MUPH director praised Celeste for fighting bravely in representing the Philippines at the 71st Miss Universe pageant

- Despite failing to crack the Top 16, Shamcey said that Celeste was able to make Filipinos proud through her performance

- Shamcey added that their experience at the 71st Miss Universe was a lesson in humility, teaching them to stay grounded

Celeste Cortesi received a special message from Shamcey Supsup, a former Miss Universe contestant and current Miss Universe Philippines director.

Shamcey praised Celeste for fighting bravely in representing the Philippines at the 71st Miss Universe pageant held over the weekend in New Orleans, USA, where she failed to crack the Top 16. It was the first time in 12 years that the Philippines did not make it to the semis of the said pageant.

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Despite the results, Shamcey said that Celeste was able to make Filipinos proud through her performance.

However, the MUPH director added that their experience at the 71st Miss Universe was a lesson in humility, teaching them to stay grounded.

“You fought bravely to raise the Filipino flag on that stage and what truly matters is that you gave it your all and made your country proud.“

“This experience is truly a lesson in humility. It is a way to remind all of us to stay grounded for we are all created equal.

“The new era of Miss Universe cemented its thrust on breaking stereotypes and embracing diversity. Apart from the glitz and glamour, we are again reminded of the true essence of this platform.

“Our work continues, to be a venue for women to find a purpose larger than themselves and to use their collective voices to create an unstoppable force for GOOD,” Shamcey posted.

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Celeste Cortesi was born on December 15, 1997 to a Filipino mother and an Italian father. The beauty queen from Pasay first made her presence known in the local pageant scene through the Miss Earth Philippines 2018 competition. She became even more well-known after winning the Miss Universe Philippines 2022 pageant. The 25-year-old stunner grew up in Italy and moved to the Philippines to pursue pageantry.

In an earlier report, Celeste was also an absolute stunner in the swimsuit competition of Miss Universe 2022 preliminaries. She showcased her “Celestial Walk” on the pageant’s stage while wearing a pink two-piece swimsuit. The country’s bet likewise donned a cape made by children during her outreach in Marawi last year.

KAMI also reported that Celeste was also a head-turner during the evening gown portion of Miss Universe 2022 preliminaries. The Filipina-Italian beauty queen donned a sparkling couture gown designed by Oliver Tolentino.

Source: KAMI.com.gh