Bernadette Ong

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Bernadette Belle Ong
Born
Bernadette Belle Wu Ong

1993/1994(age 27–28) [1]
Nationality Singaporean [1]
Height1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) [2]
Beauty pageant titleholder
Title Miss Universe Singapore 2020
Hair color Black
Eye color Brown
Major
competition(s)
Miss Charm Singapore 2019
(Winner)
Miss Universe Singapore 2020
(Appointed)
Miss Universe 2020
(Unplaced)

Bernadette Belle Wu Ong is a Philippines-born Singaporean actress, emcee, model, and beauty pageant titleholder who was appointed as Miss Universe Singapore 2020. She represented Singapore at Miss Universe 2020.

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Personal life

Ong was born and raised in the Philippines to Chinese parents. [1] Her family moved to Singapore when she was 10 and later on, she studied in Australia. [3]

Pageantry

Ong competed in the Miss Universe Singapore in 2019. [4] She also won the title Miss Charm Singapore 2019 and later represented Singapore in Miss Charm International 2019. She was handpicked to compete at Miss Universe 2020, [5] which is delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and will be held on 16 May 2021. [6]

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References

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  2. "Miss Universe Singapore 2019 Finalist: BERNADETTE BELLE ONG". 10 January 2020. Archived from the original on 28 January 2021.
  3. "Philippine-born beauty to represent Singapore in Miss Universe 2020 pageant". Manila Bulletin. 10 December 2020.
  4. "Love, Fioyo - An Exclusive with Miss Universe Singapore 2020, Bernadette Belle Ong". Love, Fioyo. 12 December 2020. Retrieved 24 April 2021.
  5. "WHO'S THE FAIREST? Meet TEAM ASIA of 69th Miss Universe beauty pageant". Manila Bulletin. 5 March 2021.
  6. "After skipping 2020, Miss Universe pageant to return this year in May". WION. Retrieved 4 May 2021.