SAMANTHA Bernardo is the first candidate to arrive for the Miss Grand International competition.
Ahead of the pageant scheduled for March 27, Philippine bet Samantha Bernardo arrives in Bangkok, Thailand to start her bid for the Miss Grand International title.
Samantha marked her departure from the country by posting a photo of her wearing a modern take on the Chut Thai, the traditional garment of the Land of Smiles.
“Today, as I travel to Bangkok, Thailand, I know that I am not alone,” she captioned the post.
“This country dearly holds a special place in my heart. I have my whole country across my heart to support me, and I know that you are guiding me, Papa. This one’s for you. We all miss you and love you. Happy birthday in heaven!”
By the time of her arrival, the young beauty queen updated her supporters by sharing a photo of a teddy bear, a gift from the organization.
Bernardo was appointed by the Binibining Pilipinas Charities Incorporated (BPCI) as the country’s representative to the Miss Grand International earlier this month.
The organization explained that the reason for this was because Binibining Pilipinas Grand International 2019 Aya Abesamis, who took over the title after Samantha Lo resigned in 2019, could not compete due to the pageant’s age restrictions.
“She remains as our Binibining Pilipinas Grand International 2019 and will pass on her crown during the Bb Pilipinas pageant in April,” BPCI said.(GMA News)
