Samantha Bernardo

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Adaligaand the surname or paternal family name is Bernardo.

Samantha Bernardo
Bernardo as Miss Grand Philippines at Miss Grand International 2020 in 2021
Born	Samantha Mae Adaliga Bernardo (1992-11-10) November 10, 1992 (age 31) Puerto Princesa, Philippines
Education	International Hospitality Manangement
Alma mater	Palawan State University
Height	1.72 m (5 ft 7+1⁄2 in)
Spouse	Scott Moore ​ (m. 2024)​
Beauty pageant titleholder
Title	Binibining Pilipinas 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) [lower-alpha 1] (Miss Blackwater) Miss Grand International 2020 (1st Runner-Up)
Website	linky.ph/samantha

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 2013

At 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 2018

Samantha joined the Binibining Pilipinas 2018 pageant and finished as 2nd runner-up. She also bagged the Reader's Choice award. ^[13]

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. ^[14]

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. ^{[15] [16]}

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. ^{[17] [18] [19]}

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

"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: ^[21]

"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: ^[22]

"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. ^{[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

Television

Year	Title	Role	Notes	Source
2021-2022	Pinoy Big Brother: Kumunity Season 10	Herself	Housemate; 3rd Big Placer	[28]
2022-2023	PIE Galingan	Co-Host		[33]
2022	PIEnalo Pinoy Games: Sinong Manok Mo	Player	with Nicole Cordoves
2023	PIEnalo	Co-Host		[34]

Notes

1. Appointed as Miss Grand Philippines 2020.

References

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

External links

• Samantha Bernardo at IMDb

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