Manila, Philippines – Miss Universe Philippines (MUP) Rabiya Mateo was very glamorous during the presentation of 69th Miss Universe Preliminary Competition on Friday, May 14 in Hollywood Florida.
During the swimsuit competition, Rabiya Mateo wore a yellow two-piece bikini and confidently showcase her stunning pasarela walk from all over the universe.
In the second round of competition, Queen Rabiya wore a yellow gown designed by Amato Couture. He explained that the gown is the representation of the sun, which symbolizes happiness, strength and vitality.
“Even at 93 million miles away, it warms, illuminates and energizes us, making us feel our best and our brightest” Amato said on Instagram.
“The one sided neckline tulle gown is elegantly encrusted with Citrine Swarovski crystals on the bodice cascading to the hem and cape over alabaster Swarovski components, glass beads and paillettes. The dramatic and fitted silhouette adds interest and pizzazz on its own. The cape added royalty to the gown, and its beadwork was inspired by the radiance of the Philippine sun which symbolizes positivity and optimism. A hope for a new tomorrow, a world with endless beauty and happiness”, the designer explained.
“We may missed the sun yesterday, but today, she’s more than ready to shine even brighter — beaming with hope and optimism for the Philippines,” Amato captioned in his Instagram post.
View more about Queen Rabiya’s National Costume.
Where to Watch Miss Universe?
The 69th Miss Universe finals will be aired on May 17, 2021. You can watch through online via iQiyi or International (iQ.com). You can download the app for free from the Apple Store or Google Play Store.
Likewise, A2Z is also offering live telecast of 69th Miss Universe on May 17 from 8am. Philippine viewers can watch the final night live on the Lazada app.
Other countries can watch the live streams of Miss Universe finals via Miss Universe’s official YouTube channel.
Netizens Reactions
Here are some of the reactions and tweets from the random accounts in Twitter featuring the #AribaRabiya trending topic on twitter:
THE PHILIPPINE FLAG!! 🇵🇭🇵🇭 #MissUniverse2020 #PrelimPina5 #AribaRabiya pic.twitter.com/ggBE8qivIy
— Kieran (@imkierantiu) May 15, 2021
Rabiya is made of discipline, determination and a hard to find alloy called courage! 👑
Thank you for raising our flag! You did so well today!🇵🇭#AribaRabiya #PrelimPina5 #MissUniverse2020 RABIYA FightForYourSpot 💯 pic.twitter.com/OvF2TQdd6O
— Jaecee Lim (@jaeceelim) May 15, 2021
That gown is the missing sun. Go, Rabiya! #PrelimPina5 #MissUniverse #MissUniverse2020 pic.twitter.com/GVfvIntifW
— TJ • aparador (@weirdomagnifico) May 15, 2021
BINIBINING RABIYA DELIVERS WITH GREAT FACE AND ATTITUDE SO STUNNING 💛✨#PrelimPina5 #MissUniverse2020 pic.twitter.com/MQvOEvEB2l
— jonabells. (@jooonaley) May 15, 2021
An angel came down tasked to snatch a crown, Philippines! 🇵🇭#PrelimPina5#MissUniverse2020 #AribaRabiya pic.twitter.com/KVmalPZOor
— Gus (@jxhnybravo) May 15, 2021
RABIYA SLAYEEEDDDDD LETS GO PHILIPPINES!!! SO LOVE THIS SHOT#PrelimPina5#AribaRabiya #MissUniverse2020 pic.twitter.com/vhXaMV5LNH
— RABIYA MATEO ✨ (@brightchivalryy) May 15, 2021
The hair and gown could have been better but its the face that’s giving us a taste of gracefulness . Beautiful!✨#MissUniverse2020 #AribaRabiya pic.twitter.com/PzaImxenpR
— Josh Stefan Yu. Gustilo 💫 (@thejoshstefan) May 15, 2021
Rabiya screaming 5th crown for Philippines!!! 🇵🇭
#PrelimPina5 #MissUniverse2020 #AribaRabiya pic.twitter.com/IksycXcRI5— hey (@hersheeyyys) May 15, 2021
The twist of Rabiya’s gown is the train!!
Look at that train!!!Sadly it wasn’t highlighted because of the poor camera angle.
But pretty sure, the judges saw that amazing gown train#PrelimPina5 #MissUniverse2020 pic.twitter.com/9mVvFhgN6p— E U R I ☀️ (@EuriThePolca) May 15, 2021
Catriona: RAISE OUR FLAG!
RABIYA: I AM THE FLAG 🇵🇭☀️⭐️⭐️⭐️💙❤️
#MissUniverse2020 #AribaRabiya pic.twitter.com/9iEq5nr5wz
— Jory Felix (@JoryFelix) May 15, 2021
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