As Miss Universe 2011 3rd Runner Up, Shamcey Supsup was able to place higher than our last year's rep Venus Raj who finished 4th Runner Up.
Congrats Shamcey! The whole Philippines is so proud of you.
I believe though that she should have placed higher than 3rd Runner Up for giving an impressive answer during the final Q&A.
Last year, Venus finished 4th Runner Up only probably because of her not so impressive answer during the final Q & A, but for this year, Shamcey did so well during the interview portion and yet, a 3rd Runner Up placement is the highest she could reach in the pageant.
This just means that even if a Miss Universe candidate gives the best and most impressive answer during the final Q & A, it's not always a guarantee that she'll get the title. It's still based on to whom the judges and the Miss Universe Organization want to give the title.
But I must admit, the competition was really tough and the top winners, Angola and Ukraine, deserved their placements.