Samantha Bernardo Explained

Samantha Bernardo
Birth Name:Samantha Mae Adaliga Bernardo
Birth Date:10 November 1992
Birth Place:Puerto Princesa, Philippines
Education:International Hospitality Manangement
Alma Mater:Palawan State University
Binibining Pilipinas Grand International 2020

Samantha Mae Adaliga Bernardo-Moore (born November 10, 1992) is a Filipino television personality, host and 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

Samantha Mae Adaliga 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]

On February 20, 2023, Bernardo announced her engagement to her non-showbiz partner Scott Moore in Japan during the week of Valentine's Day.[4] The partners had an engagement photo shoot at The Lacson Ruins in Talisay, Negros Occidental.[5]

On April 12, 2024, Bernardo, wearing a Yeye Pantaleon halter pearl-white neck bridal gown styled by Tei Endencia assisted by hairstylist Darwin Siñel with Theia Gems drop earrings, wed Moore, who was in a beige khaki suit at a beach wedding ceremony in Lapu-Lapu City and Sheraton Cebu Mactan Resort in Mactan, Cebu. In January, the couple had an old Hollywood-inspired prenup shoot photos at Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar and a Barbie-themed bachelorette party.[6] [7] [8]

Health

On January 9, 2022, just days after her eviction from the Pinoy Big Brother house, Bernardo contracted COVID-19.[9] She tested negative on January 18, 2022.[10]

Career

Inside pageantry

National Pageants

Miss World Philippines 2013At the age of 20, Bernardo competed at the Miss World Philippines 2013 pageant and placed in the Top 13.[11] The eventual winner was Megan Young, who was later crowned as Miss World 2013. In this pageant, she won the Best in Talent award.[12]
Binibining Pilipinas 2018Samantha joined the Binibining Pilipinas 2018 pageant and finished as 2nd runner-up. She also bagged the Reader's Choice award.[13]
Binibining Pilipinas 2019Samantha 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.[14]
Binibining Pilipinas 2020Bernardo 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.[15] [16]

International pageants

Miss Grand International 2020Bernardo represented the Philippines at Miss Grand International 2020 held in Bangkok on March 27, 2020 where she placed 1st Runner-Up. [17] [18] [19]

During the Top 10 speech her message was:[20]

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:[21]

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:[22]

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.[23] [24] She opened the pageant preliminaries, and crowned her successor, Samantha Panlilio, as Binibining Pilipinas Grand International 2021.[25] [26]

Binibining Pilipinas 2022

Bernardo, Catriona Gray, Nicole Cordoves and Edward Barber co-hosted Binibining Pilipinas 2022.[27]

Outside pageantry

In October 2021, Bernardo was announced as an official housemate in the Celebrity Edition of Pinoy Big Brother: Kumunity Season 10.[28] [29] In January 01, 2022, Bernardo failed to clinch the last spot in Top 2, finishing in the 3rd position to conclude the Celebrity Edition.[30] However, with one of the Celebrity Kumunity Top 2 withdrawing from the competition due to prior commitments, Bernardo replaced volleyball player and fellow housemate Alyssa Valdez and became the Top 2 finalist.[31] At the big night on May 29, 2022 (where she was one of the Big 5), she was named as third placer, winning the 300,000 peso prize. Singer and actress Anji Salvacion was named the season's Ultimate Big Winner, winning the 2,000,000 peso grand prize.[32]

She is currently one of the hosts of PIE Channel, the Philippines' first multiscreen and real-time interactive entertainment channel.[33]

Filmography

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2021-2022HerselfHousemate; 3rd Big Placer
2022-2023PIE GalinganCo-Host
2022PIEnalo Pinoy Games: Sinong Manok MoPlayerwith Nicole Cordoves
2023PIEnaloCo-Host[34]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Nitura. Jam. 10 Things You Need to Know About Samantha Bernardo, Miss Grand International First Runner-Up. 2021-05-27. Preview.
  2. Web site: Dumaual. Mario. 2021-02-05. Samantha Bernardo named as surprise PH bet to Miss Grand International 2021. 2021-02-10. ABS-CBN News. en.
  3. Web site: Requintina. Robert. 2021-01-26. Binibini Samantha Bernardo joins David Beckham in fight vs malaria. 2021-02-10. Manila Bulletin. en-US.
  4. Web site: 2023-02-21. LOOK: Samantha Bernardo and Scott Moore are engaged . 2023-10-31. Rappler. en-US.
  5. News: Acierto. Drew . Samantha Bernardo, fiancé hold prenup shoot in Negros Occidental. April 3, 2024 . . April 12, 2024.
  6. News: Samantha Bernardo is now married to Scott Moore. April 13, 2024 . . April 13, 2024.
  7. News: Requintina . Robert . Former PBB housemate Samantha Bernardo gets married in Cebu. April 13, 2024 . Manila Bulletin. April 13, 2024.
  8. News: Beltran. Sam. Samantha Bernardo is a Radiant Beach Bride in a Sparkling Halter Wedding Dress. April 13, 2024 . preview.ph. April 12, 2024.
  9. News: Samantha Bernardo tests positive for COVID-19. 11 January 2022. Stephanie . Bernardino. Manila Bulletin. 22 February 2022.
  10. Web site: Samantha Bernardo finally tests negative for COVID-19. 18 January 2022. ABS-CBN News. 22 February 2022.
  11. Web site: Burton-Titular. Joyce. 2013-08-18. Girls to watch: Miss World Ph 2013. 2021-09-02. Rappler. en.
  12. Web site: WINNERS: Miss World Ph 2013. 2021-02-10. Rappler. August 18, 2013 . en.
  13. Web site: 2018-03-19. IN PHOTOS: Bb. Pilipinas 2018 coronation night. 2021-02-10. ABS-CBN News. en.
  14. Web site: 'I deserve better': Samantha Bernardo shocked she was crowned Bb. Pilipinas 2nd runner-up again. https://web.archive.org/web/20210210103849/https://www.cnnphilippines.com/lifestyle/2019/6/20/Samantha-Bernardo-Binibining-Pilipinas-second-runner-up.html. dead. February 10, 2021. 2021-02-10. CNN Philippines. en.
  15. Web site: 2021-02-09. Why Samantha Bernardo, not Aya Abesamis, will compete in Miss Grand International. 2021-02-10. ABS-CBN News. en.
  16. Web site: Llemit. Kathleen A.. Vickie Rushton, Samantha Mae Bernardo among Binibining Pilipinas 2020 hopefuls vying in April coronation. 2021-02-10. Philstar.com.
  17. Web site: Dumaual. Mario. 2021-02-08. Samantha Bernardo gives Luneta feeIs at Miss Grand International pictorial. 2021-02-10. ABS-CBN News. en.
  18. Web site: Samantha Bernardo is first runner-up in Miss Grand International 2020. 2021-05-27. Rappler. March 27, 2021 . en.
  19. Web site: 2021-02-22. Nicole Cordoves helps Samantha Bernardo prepare for Miss Grand International pageant. 2021-08-18. ABS-CBN News. en.
  20. Web site: TRANSCRIPT: Samantha Bernardo's Top 10 speech at Miss Grand International 2020. 2021-05-27. Rappler. March 27, 2021 . en.
  21. Web site: TRANSCRIPT: Miss Grand International 2020 Top 5 Q&A. 2021-05-27. Rappler. March 27, 2021 . en.
  22. Web site: Bernardino. Stephanie. 2021-03-28. How Samantha Bernardo answered during Q&A portion at Miss Grand International 2020. 2021-05-27. Manila Bulletin. en-US.
  23. Web site: 2021-07-05. LOOK: Miss Grand runners-up Samantha Bernardo, Nicole Cordoves sizzle in photo shoot. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20210730220245/https://news.abs-cbn.com/life/07/05/21/look-miss-grand-runners-up-samantha-bernardo-nicole-cordoves-sizzle-in-photo-shoot. 2021-07-30. 2021-07-31. ABS-CBN News. en.
  24. Web site: Arcano. Nicole. 2021-07-08. The Exact Sultry Bodysuits We Spotted on Nicole Cordoves and Samantha Bernardo. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20210731111904/https://www.preview.ph/fashion/nicole-cordoves-samantha-bernardo-bodysuits-a00193-20210708. 2021-07-31. 2021-07-31. Preview. en.
  25. Web site: Dumaual. Mario. 2021-06-05. Samantha Bernardo to open Bb. Pilipinas 2021 prelims; pageant back to Araneta Coliseum. 2021-06-06. ABS-CBN News. en.
  26. Web site: Adina. Armin. 2021-07-11. Bb. Pilipinas pageant crowns new set of winners after 'pandemic pause'. 2021-07-11. Inquirer Lifestyle. en-US.
  27. Web site: Bracamonte. Earl D.C.. 2022-07-12. Catriona Gray, Nicole Cordoves continue historic feat as all-female Binibining Pilipinas hosts. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20220809223152/https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2022/07/12/2194861/catriona-gray-nicole-cordoves-continue-historic-feat-all-female-binibining-pilipinas-hosts. 2022-08-09. 2022-08-10. philstar.com. en.
  28. Web site: 2021-10-07. Samantha Bernardo joins 'PBB' as celebrity housemate. 2021-10-08. ABS-CBN News. en.
  29. Web site: Cruz. Dana. 2021-10-08. Samantha Bernardo makes it to 2nd batch of 'PBB' celeb housemates. 2021-10-08. INQUIRER.net. en-US.
  30. Web site: 'Forever runner-up' Samantha Bernardo believes fans are her true 'crown' . 17 January 2022 . ABS-CBN News. 22 February 2022.
  31. Web site: 2022-05-01 . 'Pinoy Big Brother': Samantha Bernardo replaces Alyssa Valdez as celebrity Top 2 . 2022-05-01 . . en.
  32. Web site: Celebrity housemate Anji Salvacion wins 'Pinoy Big Brother: Kumunity Season 10' . 2021-05-29 . . en.
  33. Web site: Pie Channel delivers fun and prizes on TV, online starting May 23 . 2022-05-18 . . en.
  34. News: Melai Cantiveros, Samantha Bernardo join forces to host PIE Channel's game show. ABS-CBN News. February 14, 2023. February 15, 2023.

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