Isang nakaaantig na mensahe ang ipinaabot ni Miss Universe 2011 3rd runner up Shamcey Supsup para sa pambato ng Pilipinas sa 72nd Miss Universe na si Michelle Dee.
Sa isang Instagram post, inihayag ni Shamcey kung gaano raw siya ka-proud kay Michelle at sa dedikasyon nitong ipakita sa Universe stage ang kaniyang adbokasiya na autism acceptance at empowerment, kung saan kasama siya sa tatlong itinanghal na "Voice for Change" gold winners.
“To Michelle, words are not enough to express how immensely proud I am of you and your relentless drive to elevate your cause on the Universe stage. Being awarded as a gold winner in the Voice for Change category is a true testament to your dedication and your ability to walk the talk like a true queen,” mensahe ni Shamcey kay Michelle.
“Securing a place in the top 10 is a remarkable achievement in itself. You have put the Philippines back on the map as a pageant powerhouse, and for that, we are immensely grateful,” dagdag niya.
Michelle Dee, inihayag bakit si Apo Whang-Od inspirasyon sa evening gown
Kaugnay nito, sinabi ni Shamcey na naniniwala pa rin siya na karapat-dapat si Michelle na mapasama sa Top 5 ng kompetisyon.
“In my heart, I still believe you deserved a spot in the top 5. But as I often say, we can only control so much; the rest is beyond our grasp,” ani Shamcey.
“Yet, in uniting the Filipino people and showing that kindness can indeed move mountains and create change, you have already triumphed.”
“We eagerly await your return, our Queen. You've made us all so proud,” saad pa niya.
Matatandaang natapos ang journey ni Michelle sa ginanap na Miss Universe nitong Linggo, Nobyembre 19 (Philippine time), bilang Top 10 finalist, kung saan inirampa niya ang isang gown na tribute umano niya sa legendary Filipina tattoo artist na si Apo Whang-Od.
Ang pambato naman ng Nicaragua na si Sheynnis Palacios ang siyang kinoronahan bilang Miss Universe 2023.
