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Samantha's costume is designed by Edwin Uy
Rappler.com
Published 9:57 AM, October 22, 2019
NATIONAL COSTUME. Samantha Lo shows off her national costume by Edwin Uy during the Miss Grand International competition in Venezuela. Photo from Miss Grand International Facebook
MANILA, Philippines — Samantha Lo, the country's representative to Miss Grand International 2019, wowed during the national costume competition in Caracas, Venezuela on Monday, October 21.
Samantha wore a Tausug-inspired national costume designed by Edwin Uy. According to Samantha, it was the same costume she wore during Binibining Pilipinas but with some tweaks. She said the original costume she was supposed to wear is still stuck in Paris, where some of her luggage is still in. She will still be showcasing the costume after she returns from the pageant. (READ: Binibining Pilipinas denies not helping Samantha Lo in travel debacle)
Screenshot from Miss Grand International Facebook page
On Facebook, Uy confirmed that Lo messaged him for help before leaving for Venezuela.
The designer also posted the national costume Lo was supposed to wear to the competition.
Samantha is competing with 59 other candidates in the pageant and hopes to be the first Philippine candidate to bring home the crown.
The Miss Grand International 2019 happens on October 25. — Rappler.com