Samantha Bernardo replaces Aya Abesamis in Miss Grand International 2020 due to age limit. Miss Grand Philippines 2020 is Samantha Bernardo, an empowered woman from the Philippines’ Last Frontier, Palawan. She stands 5 feet 8 1/2 inches tall and has a body measurement of 36-23-37. She finished a degree in Hospitality Management, where she happily serves, interacts and listens to different stories from across the globe.

The statement said, “Binibining Pilipinas officially confirms the selection of Samantha Bernardo as the Philippines’ representative to the Miss Grand International 2020 pageant this March 27, 2021 in Bangkok, Thailand.

“We extend our full support in her quest to win the first MGI crown for the country.”

On the other hand, the BPCI regrets that Aya Abesamis will not represent the country at the pageant. This is because due to her age limit.

“Also, our heart goes out to Aya Abesamis for being unable to join MGI 2020 due to age limit, caused by the delay of the MGI contest because of the Covid pandemic,” said by BPCI.