After the swimsuit competition last Saturday, March 20, the 63 official candidates of Miss Grand International 2020 showcase their heritage and culture through the national costume competition held at Show DC Hall in Bangkok on Wednesday night, March 24.
For Miss Grand Philippines 2020 Samantha Bernardo, she is wearing a monkey-eating eagle inspired national costume made by Patrick Isorena.
Her national costume is called "Agila". The full description was shared by Isorena on his Instagram account as follows:
The Costume is inspired by our National Bird - The Philippine Eagle also known as the Monkey-Eating Eagle or Great Philippine Eagle.
It is considered the largest of the extant eagles in terms of length and wing surface, the rarest and most powerful birds in the world.
This costume also intend to create awareness because the Philippine Eagle is critically endangered, mainly due to massive loss of habitat resulting from deforestation in most of its range.
Gold as the main color of the costume to represent the magnificent journey of our Queen.
And to pay homage to the MGI Golden Crown.
Just like gold it is extravagant, wealthy, rich and indestructible, like Samantha - A queen who never gave up on her dreams.
The ladies will compete in the last round of the contest, the preliminary competition, at Show DC Hall, March 25 at 8PM Manila time.
National Costume Designer: Patrick Isorena
Stylist: Styled by Kenneth R.
Associate Stylist: Karl Dioso
Make Up Artist: JR Constantino
Hair Stylist: Darwin Siñel