In an earlier post after the pageant, Rabiya said, “It was such a beautiful moment to represent you, Philippines. I am forever honored to be part of the legacy of our history. Rabiya bowed out early in the 69th Miss Universe, finishing her stint as one of the Top 21. During preliminaries, Rabiya lit up the stage in a yellow sun-inspired evening gown created by Furne One. She showed total Pinoy pride at the National Costume competition in a show-stopping Philippine flag-inspired ensemble with 21kg-heavy wings. Rabiya also stole the show in a yellow two-piece bikini during the swimsuit preliminary competition.
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Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, May 14) - Miss Universe 2013 third runner-up Ariella Arida has one piece of advice for the country s bet to the 2020 pageant Rabiya Mateo: Keep the momentum going. She s really doing great! I can see the confidence and energy. Keep the momentum going, Arida said in an interview with CNN Philippines The Source on Friday. Confident ako na she s our representative. From the videos, photos na ina-upload ng mga fans and supporters there in Florida, I could feel she s glowing, she s having fun and has all the confidence talaga, added Arida, who was one of the judges when Rabiya bagged the Miss Universe Philippines title last year.
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Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, May 7) For Miss Universe 1969 Gloria Diaz, all Rabiya Mateo has to do is enjoy this year s pageant without worrying.
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New Day on Friday, the award-winning veteran actress was all praises for Mateo, the Philippines bet in the 69th edition of the Miss Universe pageant which will be held on May 16 in Florida, USA.. She s beautiful. She doesn t have to do much, Diaz said of the 24-year-old Mateo. She just has to have presence of mind. And she has to enjoy every second of what s happening. And she must remember, in the pageant, whether you win or lose, it s just the beginning, added the Philippines first Miss Universe titleholder.