The 57th edition of Binibining Pilipinas i.e., Bininbining Pilipinas 2020 will be held at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, Philippines. The pageant will award four titles to Philippine representatives to four major international beauty pageants which are Binibining Pilipinas Supranational 2020, Binibining Pilipinas International 2020, Binibining Pilipinas Grand International 2020, Binibining Pilipinas Intercontinental 2020 and Binibining Pilipinas Globe 2020.
Binibining Pilipinas Organization unveiled the Top 40 delegates on 6th February 2020 as these Top 40 divas will fight for the national titles and the chance to represent Philippines at various international pageants. The well-known face of the Philippines Samantha Mae Bernardo was awarded Binibini No. 13 as she secured her rightful spot in the Top 40 along with other Filipina beauties.
Samantha Bernardo who hails from Puerto Princesa City in Philippines is 26-years-old and stands 173cm tall. She graduated from the Palawan State University and obtained a degree in International Hospitality and Management. Formerly, she has worked as a Hotelier and as a Makeup and Personality Development Instructor. The stunner is a staunch supporter of culture and arts in the Philippines. She has been a competitive Rhythmic Gymnast for about 9 years now and is also Former President of Singing Palawan Dance troupe that showcases Philippine Tradition through Folk dances in the country and abroad.
The diva has garnered a lot of experience in the pageant world as she held the title of Mutya ng Palawan Tourism 2013. She was also placed at top 13 in Miss World Philippines 2013. Samantha was also a part of 55th edition of Binibining Pilipinas i.e. Binibining Pilipinas 2018 and was successfully crowned as the second runner-up. The determined diva went back to win the national pageant of Binibining Pilipinas 2019 and was again crowned as the second runner-up. It will be interesting to see her performing with other finalists and what new she brings to the table at Binibining Pilipinas 2020.
Samantha is also an entrepreneur at Frontrow International which is a leading business company in the Philippines. Apart from her professional work, she is also involved in philanthropy as she is an active volunteer at Philippine Movement Against Malaria organisation through which she tries to create awareness regarding the viral disease and its prevention in the Filipino community. Samantha Bernardo was recognized by Best Magazine as one of the Philippine Most Empowered Woman 2019 and Philippine Elite Belle 2019 of Hollywood Magazine for her tremendous and dedicated work for Salinlahi Malaria Benefit Concert. In her free time, Samantha likes to play sports, dance and meditate.
Samantha also wants to talk about cyber bullying and raise awareness as she personally experienced with a lot of cyber-bullying when she was crowned as the second runner-up at Binibining Pilipinas 2019 again. Samantha’s positive approach towards her cyber-bullying is an inspiration and motivation to everyone who is dealing with a tough time. She mentioned, ‘’Don't be afraid to start all over again. Don't be afraid that your heart is hurting. It means your feelings are genuine. I went through a lot that I can only surpass with courage and acceptance. If you need to let go of whatever is hurting you, then do it to heal.” The diva is also a supporter of self-love advocacy and urge people, especially young women to be comfortable in the way they are.
Samantha’s beauty is undeniably arresting. She has a chiselled face structure and mesmerising eyes. Her appearance is endearing and at the same time, she can manage to look bold and fierce on the camera. She is charismatic and confident both on and off the camera. She can be a tough competition for the delegates competing for the coveted crown.