Samantha Bernardo made the Filipino beauty pageant fans collectively glued onto their screens last night as she represented the Philippines in the Miss Grand International 2020 competition held in Bangkok, Thailand. The stunning lass from Puerto Princesa, Palawan totally wowed the fans with her performance, making her finish as the pageant’s 1st runner-up, behind Miss United States Abena Appiah.
We’re still feeling the high from her win last night, so we’ve gathered here some of the inspiring and interesting facts about Samantha:
1.She is a fashion entrepreneur.
Samantha is making her way into the fashion business as the owner of Dream Queen Apparel. From silk sleepwear to satin dresses, you can shop for some amazing womenswear pieces for everyday life at her online shop.
2.She’s passionate about the art of dance.
This beauty queen is the former president of her university dance troupe.
Her group, Sining Palawan Dance Troupe, is one of the cultural arms of her uni that showcases Philippine traditions through folkdance performance. She took up a degree in Bachelor of Science in International Hospitality Management in Palawan State University.
3. She’s a favorite muse among Filipino fashion designers.
It’s easy to see why she is the ideal muse for Filipino fashion designers like Yeye Pantaleon and Louis Pangilinan.
She makes everything look regally sophisticated with her stellar presence.
4.She’s a licensed financial advisor.
As if she’s not wearing enough hats already, this stunner is also a licensed financial advisor.
So if you’re looking for someone to help you with your finance management, you can maybe hit her up. She manages her clients’ affairs under Sun Life Philippines. Seriously, is there anything she can’t do?
5.She’s passionate about her advocacy.
The new Miss Grand International 2020 First Runner-Up is also the spokesperson of Movement Against Malaria PH. 
The organization is envisioning a malaria-free Philippines by 2030. Part of their mission is to help Filipinos secure a brighter future and live healthier lives. Indeed, this woman has a deep love for her country and people as seen in her advocacy. If you wanna pledge for her cause, message the org here.
Congratulations, Samantha! You made the Philippines proud!