Samantha Bernardo

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In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Adaliga and the surname or paternal family name is Bernardo.
Samantha Bernardo
Born
Samantha Mae Adaliga Bernardo

(1992-11-10) November 10, 1992 (age 29)
Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines
EducationInternational Hospitality Manangement
Alma materPalawan State University
Height1.72 m (5 ft 7+1⁄2 in)
Beauty pageant titleholder
TitleMiss Grand Philippines 2020
Miss Grand International 2020
Major
competition(s)		Miss World Philippines 2013
(Top 13)
(Best in Talent)
Binibining Pilipinas 2018
(2nd Runner-Up)
(Readers' Choice Award)
Binibining Pilipinas 2019
(2nd Runner-Up)
(Miss Blackwater)
Binibining Pilipinas 2021
(Appointed – Miss Grand Philippines 2020)
(Miss Ever Bilena)
Miss Grand International 2020
(1st Runner-Up)
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Samantha Mae Adaliga Bernardo (born November 10, 1992) is a Filipino beauty pageant titleholder who was appointed as Binibining Pilipinas Grand International 2020. She represented the Philippines at the Miss Grand International 2020 pageant in Bangkok, Thailand and placed 1st Runner-Up.

Personal life[]

Bernardo was born in Puerto Princesa, Palawan after from San Juan, Metro Manila when she was eight; she carried the banner of her hometown twice in the Binibining Pilipinas pageant in 2018 and 2019. She was a gymnast and competed in MIMAROPA Regional Athletics Meet where she won 5 gold medals and was hailed as the competition's overall champion. She represented Palawan in national meets.[1] She is a graduate of International Hospitality Management at the Palawan State University. She is also a licensed Financial Advisor.[2] She is also the spokesperson of the Philippine Movement Against Malaria and joined David Beckham on the campaign.[3]

Career[]

Inside pageantry[]

National Pageants[]

Miss World Philippines 2013

At the age of 20, Bernardo competed at the Miss World Philippines 2013 pageant and placed in the Top 13.[4] The eventual winner was Megan Young, who was later crowned as Miss World 2013. In this pageant, she won the Best in Talent award.[5]

Binibining Pilipinas 2018

Samantha joined the Binibining Pilipinas 2018 pageant and finished as 2nd runner-up. She also bagged the Reader's Choice award.[6]

Binibining Pilipinas 2019

Samantha joined the Binibining Pilipinas 2019 pageant, her second time to do so. At the end of the pageant, she was announced as the 2nd runner-up and received the Miss Blackwater special award. Due to the resignation of Miss Grand Philippines 2019 Samantha Ashley Lo, Bernardo was promoted to the 1st runner-up placement as Aya Abesamis assumed the vacated title.[7]

Binibining Pilipinas 2020

Bernardo tried her luck for the third time at the Binibining Pilipinas 2020 but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the pageant was postponed. She won the Miss Ever Bilena award before the postponement was announced. The Binibining Pilipinas Organization selected her to represent the Philippines at Miss Grand International 2020 in Bangkok, Thailand instead of the current titleholder, Aya Abesamis, who was said to be past the age requirement for the pageant.[8][9]

International pageants[]

Miss Grand International 2020

Bernardo represented the Philippines at Miss Grand International 2020 held in Bangkok on March 27, 2020 where she placed 1st Runner-Up. [10][11][12]

During the Top 10 speech her message was:[13]

"Year 2020 will be remembered as the most challenging period in our history. COVID-19 pandemic has brought despair, destruction, and death. Today, our world war has changed from armed conflicts to war on hunger, for better healthcare system, racism, and education. It's an everyday battle that confronts all of us, regardless of who we are and where we are from. As a Malaria Free Philippines spokesperson, I have always lived up to my faith in humanity, cultural understanding, and respect for others. These are what I will continue to stand for if I become your next Miss Grand International. I will be a channel of hope, compassion, and unity; to stand and form and stop any form of violence and war in this world. As we face a COVID-free world, join me as we work together in mending our conflicts and focusing on what truly matters. We are living under one sky so let us all live peacefully where love is our language, humanity is our race, and peace is our lasting legacy to the world."

In the Top 5 question and answer portion, they were asked with the following question: "With the current COVID-19 situation, what would you choose between: shutting down the country for the safety of the people knowing that the country and its economy will be deeply affected, or would you open up the country to keep the economy running taking the risk of COVID-19 infections and the consequences?" She replied:[14]

"I will always choose the people, because without its people, a country will never be a country. We will never be Philippines without Filipinos, you will never be Thailand without Thai. So it is a must that we should take care of our people first. I stand here for love and peace and unity because there will always be a solution no matter what our problems in this life. And I think if we come together as people, as one united world, then we can have a better place to live in. I hope after this pandemic COVID-19 happened, we can be a better citizens."

Because of the even scores of the candidates, Miss Grand International president, Nawat Itsaragrisil decided to ask one more question. The final question was: "There’s only one dose of COVID-19 vaccine left. And you have to choose who to give it to either between a 15-year-old or a senior citizen of 70 years old. Who would you choose to give it to and why?”" Her response was:[15]

"My heart goes to senior citizen because my mom is turning senior citizen, and I experienced the loss of my dad four years ago and I cannot afford to lose my mom. My heart goes to them because they are the most vulnerable during this time. A 15-year-old has the stamina to fight the COVID-19 pandemic and with proper exercise and healthy living, they can live with it. I know as well that every citizen here will choose, and never afford to lose their parents. And so, I will choose senior citizen."

57th Binibining Pilipinas[]

Prior to the 57th Binibining Pilipinas in 2021, Bernardo collaborated with 2016 Miss Grand International runner-up and pageant co-host Nicole Cordoves for a photo shoot.[16][17] She opened the pageant preliminaries, and crowned her successor, Samantha Panlilio, as Binibining Pilipinas Grand International 2021.[18][19]

Outside pageantry[]

In October 2021, Bernardo was announced as an official housemate in the Celebrity Edition of Pinoy Big Brother: Kumunity Season 10.[20][21]

References[]

  1. ^ Nitura, Jam. "10 Things You Need to Know About Samantha Bernardo, Miss Grand International First Runner-Up". Preview. Retrieved 2021-05-27.
  2. ^ Dumaual, Mario (2021-02-05). "Samantha Bernardo named as surprise PH bet to Miss Grand International 2021". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 2021-02-10.
  3. ^ Requintina, Robert (2021-01-26). "Binibini Samantha Bernardo joins David Beckham in fight vs malaria". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 2021-02-10.
  4. ^ Burton-Titular, Joyce (2013-08-18). "Girls to watch: Miss World Ph 2013". Rappler. Retrieved 2021-09-02.
  5. ^ "WINNERS: Miss World Ph 2013". Rappler. Retrieved 2021-02-10.
  6. ^ "IN PHOTOS: Bb. Pilipinas 2018 coronation night". ABS-CBN News. 2018-03-19. Retrieved 2021-02-10.
  7. ^ "'I deserve better': Samantha Bernardo shocked she was crowned Bb. Pilipinas 2nd runner-up again". CNN Philippines. Retrieved 2021-02-10.
  8. ^ "Why Samantha Bernardo, not Aya Abesamis, will compete in Miss Grand International". ABS-CBN News. 2021-02-09. Retrieved 2021-02-10.
  9. ^ Llemit, Kathleen A. "Vickie Rushton, Samantha Mae Bernardo among Binibining Pilipinas 2020 hopefuls vying in April coronation". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2021-02-10.
  10. ^ Dumaual, Mario (2021-02-08). "Samantha Bernardo gives Luneta feeIs at Miss Grand International pictorial". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 2021-02-10.
  11. ^ "Samantha Bernardo is first runner-up in Miss Grand International 2020". Rappler. Retrieved 2021-05-27.
  12. ^ "Nicole Cordoves helps Samantha Bernardo prepare for Miss Grand International pageant". ABS-CBN News. 2021-02-22. Retrieved 2021-08-18.
  13. ^ "TRANSCRIPT: Samantha Bernardo's Top 10 speech at Miss Grand International 2020". Rappler. Retrieved 2021-05-27.
  14. ^ "TRANSCRIPT: Miss Grand International 2020 Top 5 Q&A". Rappler. Retrieved 2021-05-27.
  15. ^ Bernardino, Stephanie (2021-03-28). "How Samantha Bernardo answered during Q&A portion at Miss Grand International 2020". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 2021-05-27.
  16. ^ "LOOK: Miss Grand runners-up Samantha Bernardo, Nicole Cordoves sizzle in photo shoot". ABS-CBN News. 2021-07-05. Retrieved 2021-07-31.
  17. ^ Arcano, Nicole (2021-07-08). "The Exact Sultry Bodysuits We Spotted on Nicole Cordoves and Samantha Bernardo". Preview. Retrieved 2021-07-31.
  18. ^ Dumaual, Mario (2021-06-05). "Samantha Bernardo to open Bb. Pilipinas 2021 prelims; pageant back to Araneta Coliseum". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 2021-06-06.
  19. ^ Adina, Armin (2021-07-11). "Bb. Pilipinas pageant crowns new set of winners after 'pandemic pause'". Inquirer Lifestyle. Retrieved 2021-07-11.
  20. ^ "Samantha Bernardo joins 'PBB' as celebrity housemate". ABS-CBN News. 2021-10-07. Retrieved 2021-10-08.
  21. ^ Cruz, Dana (2021-10-08). "Samantha Bernardo makes it to 2nd batch of 'PBB' celeb housemates". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved 2021-10-08.

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Awards and achievements
Preceded by
Mexico Maria Malo
 Miss Grand International
(1st Runner-Up)
2020 		Succeeded by
Ecuador Andrea Aguilera
Preceded by
Maria Andrea Abesamis
 Miss Grand Philippines
2020 		Succeeded by
Samantha Alexandra Panlilio
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