Rabiya Mateo has made it to this year’s Miss Universe 2020 Top 21.
She was called first during the announcement of the third batch of the final 21—joining Miss Colombia, Miss Peru, Miss Australia, Miss France, Miss Myanmar, Miss Jamaica, Miss Mexico, Miss Dominican Republic, Miss USA, Miss Indonesia, Miss Argentina, Miss India, Miss Curacao, Miss Puerto Rico, Miss Brazil, Miss Great Britain, Miss Nicaragua, Miss Thailand, Miss Costa Rica and Miss Vietnam.
She strutted her butt off during the swimsuit competition, donning a yellow two-piece bikini by Ema Sahval topped off with a pastel pink robe. The sexy ensemble was paired with stiletto heels by Filipino shoe designer Jojo Bragais, the official Miss Universe shoe sponsor.
However, Rabiya’s journey to the crown had been cut short as she did not make it to the pageant’s Top 10.
Earlier today, Miss Universe Philippines Organization released a set of photos of Rabiya by celebrity fashion photographer Seven Barretto. The beauty queen is wearing a creation by Filipino fashion designer Rian Fernandez.
You made the Philippines proud, girl! Keep your head up and thank you for representing the Philippines!
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Photo & Creative Direction:
Seven Barreto
Photography Team:
Claude Villahermosa
Dariel Miraflorgreat
Art Direction:
Erwin Botin and Mikee Andrei
Accessories:
Christopher Munar
Makeup:
Carissa Cielo Medved
Hair:
Aries Manal
Special thanks to Miss Universe Philippines, Jonas Gaffud, Bessie Besana and Aces & Queen.