Pauline Amelinckx and Shamcey Supsup. Image: Instagram/@misssupranational, @supsupshamcey
Miss Universe Philippines (MUPH) National Director Shamcey Supsup congratulated Pauline Amelinckx, saying that although it’s not the result they wanted, she is proud of the latter for putting up a good fight and finishing as the 2023 Miss Supranational 1st Runner-up. .
Amelinckx was crowned runner-up at the crowning event held in Poland on July 14 (July 15 in the Philippines). Andrea Aguilera from Ecuador emerged as this year’s Miss Supranational titleholder.
After the pageant, Amelinckx was greeted with an outpouring of praise from her fellow beauty queens, including Supsup, who was on hand for her coronation night.
“It may not have been the result we wanted, but I am very proud of how [Pauline Amelinckx] He gave us a good fight!” Supsup, who was crowned Miss Universe 2011 third runner-up, in an Instagram post.
“I really thought we had it in the bag, but no matter what, you are the winner in our hearts. Thanks for representing the [Philippines],” she added.
Miss Universe Philippines 2023 Michelle Dee also expressed her support for Amelinckx through her Instagram Stories.
“Ikaw ang panalo sa put namin (In our hearts, you are the winner), [Pauline Amelinckx]. They raised our flag so loud and proud,” Dee wrote as he shared a photo of her and Amelinckx together.

Image: Instagram/@michelledee
Meanwhile, Miss Universe Philippines 2022 Celeste Cortesi admitted she slept with a heavy heart after Amelinckx failed to bring home the Miss Supranational crown.
However, Cortesi stressed that Amelinckx is a “queen of dedication” and gave an incredible performance.
you did great @PaulinaAmelinck! Congratulations! We are so proud of you. Thank you for representing the country with such an amazing performance! 💕🇵🇭
—Celeste Cortesi (@SCCortesi) July 14, 2023
Matutulog na masakit ang put. 🥲
—Celeste Cortesi (@SCCortesi) July 14, 2023
“Every time Pauline responds, you know it’s from the heart. It’s just authentic and sincere. She is the queen of dedication,” Cortesi said in a tweet.
“I am super proud of her, I have seen how much she has grown. Let’s all send him our love and support to make the country proud,” she continued.
Every time Pauline responds, you know it’s from the heart. It’s just authentic and sincere. She is indeed the queen of dedication. I am super proud of her, I have seen how much she has grown. Let’s all send him our love and support for making the country proud. 🇵🇭💕
—Celeste Cortesi (@SCCortesi) July 14, 2023
Amelinckx’s first runner-up also extended the Miss Supranational Philippines placing streak to 11 consecutive editions.
The first, and so far only, Filipino woman to be crowned Miss Supranational is Binibining Pilipinas Mutya Johanna Datul, who was crowned in 2013. /ra
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