Humbly, I think that the judges had to double-take on Shamcey's answer. It was so spontaneous, honest, and sincere. At first, judges may pass it off as a politically-incorrect answer since today's trend is for tolerance, pluralism, and common ground. However, if you read into Shamcey's answer on the second glance, it is very respectful of differences and yet takes a stand for 'WHO I AM'. She didn't give a watered-down and universally neutral answer. Instead, she represented her culture. If in 10 years the Filipino culture is less religious in general, then it should be represented as such. Shamcey embodies it. In short, 'nagpakatotoo sya'. And that takes courage instead of a politically correct, sterile, and safe answer. That took guts. That's a Filipina.