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Rabiya Mateo

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In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Occeña and the surname or paternal family name is Mateo.
Rabiya Mateo
Born
Rabiya Occeña Mateo[1][2]

(1996-11-14) November 14, 1996 (age 24)[3][4]
Balasan, Iloilo, Philippines
EducationPhysical Therapy (BS)
Alma materIloilo Doctors' College
Height1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)[5][6][7][8]
TitleMiss Universe Philippines 2020
Beauty pageant titleholder
Hair colorBlack
Eye colorBrown
Major
competition(s)		Miss Universe Philippines 2020
(Winner)
(Best in Swimsuit)
Miss Universe 2020
(Top 21)

Rabiya Occeña Mateo[1][2] (born November 14, 1996) is a Filipino model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2020.[9][10] She represented the Philippines at the Miss Universe 2020 pageant and finished as a Top 21 semifinalist.[11]

Early life and education

Mateo was born out of a domestic partnership between her Indian-American father and her Filipina mother who later on separated. According to Mateo, she grew up in poverty. She attended the Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy Program at the Iloilo Doctors' College and graduated cum laude. As of 2020, Mateo was working at a review center in Manila as a lecturer and review coordinator.[12][13]

Pageantry

Miss Universe Philippines 2020

Main article: Miss Universe Philippines 2020

She represented Iloilo City at the Miss Universe Philippines 2020 pageant after she won Miss Iloilo Universe 2020 at West Visayas State University Cultural Center.[10][14]

During the question and answer round of the Top 16 semifinalists, she was asked: "Throughout this journey you have discovered you are a phenomenal woman who is conditioned for greater. How can you create a positive and lasting impact to the world around you?" She responded:[15]

"First of all, I need to stick to my core, which is being passionate about educating people. I am a lecturer and I've been pursuing this because this education had helped me to have that comfortable life that I and my family deserves and I wanna push people, I want them to achieve greater things in life through me and I know that Miss Universe anything is possible because I am a phenomenal woman with a heartfelt beauty."[15]

During the first question and answer portion of the Top 5 finalists, she was asked: "If you can create a new paper currency with the image of any Filipino on it, dead or alive, who would it be and why?" She responded:[16][17]

"If I were given the chance, I want to use the face of Miriam Defensor-Santiago. For those who don’t know, she was an Ilongga. But what I admired about her is that she used her knowledge, her voice to serve the country. I want to be somebody like her - somebody who puts her heart, her passion into action. After all, she is the best President that we never had."[16][17]

During the second question and answer portion of the Top 5 finalists, she was asked: "This pandemic has made clear our priorities, essential or non-essential. Where do pageants stand in this time of crisis?" She responded:[16][17]

"As a candidate, I know I am not just a face of Iloilo City but I am here carrying hope and as a symbol of light in the darkest of times. As of the moment, I want to help my community. I want to use my strength to make an impact. And that is the essence of beauty pageant. It gives us the power to make a difference."[16][17]

At the end of the event, Mateo was crowned by the outgoing Miss Universe Philippines, Gazini Ganados as Miss Universe Philippines 2020 along with the Best in Swimsuit award.[9][18]

Miss Universe 2020

Main article: Miss Universe 2020

Mateo represented the Philippines at the Miss Universe 2020 pageant in Miami, Florida, United States.[19]

At the national costume competition, Mateo wore an ensemble made by the late avant-garde designer Rocky Gathercole. It featured blue and red wings and 3 gold stars that was inspired by the Philippine flag.[20][21] The whole ensemble weighed more than 21 kilos.[22]

At the preliminary competition, Mateo showed her 'hala-bira' walk.[23] She donned a yellow two-piece bikini with an ankle-length coverup made of sheer fabric at the preliminary swimsuit competition.[24] She wore an evening gown designed by Philippine-born, Dubai-based Furne One of Amato Couture at the preliminary evening gown competition. It is a yellow long gown paired with what appeared to be sun-inspired earrings which represents the sun, which symbolizes happiness, strength & vitality. The masterpiece featured a cape with citrine Swarovski crystals.[24][25]

At the coronation night, Mateo walked in a yellow two-piece swimsuit by Eva Sevahl at the Top 21 swimsuit competition.[26][27]

She concluded her Miss Universe journey by finishing as a Top 21 semifinalist.[11][28]

References

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b "OFFICIAL RESULTS: August 2018 Physical, Occupational Therapist PT-OT board exam list of passers". PRC Board News. Retrieved 2020-12-02.
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b "August 2018 Physical and Occupational Therapist Licensure Examinations Results" (PDF). Professional Regulation Commission.
  3. ^ "Rabiya Mateo launches donation drive on 24th birthday for Ulysses, Rolly victims". GMA News Online. Retrieved 2021-08-25.
  4. ^ "'PEOPLE'S QUEEN': Humble Rabiya Mateo gives back to Ilonggo fans". Daily Guardian. 2020-11-15. Retrieved 2021-08-25.
  5. ^ "Rabiya Mateo: Biography Of Miss Universe Philippines 2020 Winner". Philippine News. 2020-10-25. Retrieved 2021-08-25.
  6. ^ "Who is new Miss Universe Philippines 2020 Rabiya Mateo?". Expat Media. 2020-10-25. Retrieved 2021-08-25.
  7. ^ "First Miss Universe Philippines 2020 crowned in Baguio City". Igorot Age. 2020-10-25. Retrieved 2021-08-25.
  8. ^ "Miss Universo 2021: Conoce a Rabiya Mateo, Miss Filipinas favorita a ganar (FOTOS)". La Razón. Retrieved 2021-08-25.
  9. ^ Jump up to: a b "Iloilo beauty crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2020". Manila Bulletin. 2020-10-25. Retrieved 2021-08-25.
  10. ^ Jump up to: a b "Iloilo beauty Rabiya Mateo wins Miss Universe PH 2020". ABS-CBN News. 2020-10-25. Retrieved 2021-08-25.
  11. ^ Jump up to: a b "Rabiya Mateo bows out of 69th Miss Universe, fails to make it to the Top 10". GMA News and Public Affairs. May 17, 2021.
  12. ^ "Rabiya Mateo: Biography Of Miss Universe Philippines 2020 Winner". Philippine News. 25 October 2020. Retrieved 25 October 2020.
  13. ^ Rodriguez, Maura. "10 Things You Need To Know About Rabiya Mateo". Preview. Retrieved 2021-08-25.
  14. ^ "Iloilo beauty Rabiya Mateo wins Miss Universe PH 2020". ABS-CBN News. October 25, 2020. Retrieved October 25, 2020.
  15. ^ Jump up to: a b "TRANSCRIPT: Miss Universe Philippines 2020 Top 16 Q&A". Rappler. Retrieved 2020-12-29.
  16. ^ Jump up to: a b c d "Here's how the Miss Universe PH Top 5 answered during Q&A". ABS-CBN News. 2020-10-25. Retrieved 2020-12-29.
  17. ^ Jump up to: a b c d "TRANSCRIPT: Miss Universe Philippines 2020 Top 5 Q&A". Rappler. Retrieved 2020-12-29.
  18. ^ "Bohol bet wins Most Beautiful Face, 3 other awards at Miss Universe Philippines 2020 preliminary". GMA News. Retrieved 2020-12-29.
  19. ^ "Rabiya Mateo ends Miss Universe journey". ABS-CBN News. 2021-05-17. Retrieved 2021-05-17.
  20. ^ "Rabiya Mateo on Miss Universe 2020 national costume competition: 'I did my best'". Rappler. Retrieved 2021-08-25.
  21. ^ "Miss Universe Philippines Rabiya Mateo flourishes in her flag-inspired costume, apologizes to fans". CNN Philippines. Retrieved 2021-08-25.
  22. ^ "LOOK: Rabiya Mateo's national costume is inspired by the Philippine flag". Manila Bulletin. 2021-05-14. Retrieved 2021-08-25.
  23. ^ "Rabiya Mateo shines in Miss Universe prelims". Manila Standard. Retrieved 2021-08-25.
  24. ^ Jump up to: a b "LOOK: Rabiya Mateo glows in yellow in Miss Universe preliminary contest". CNN Philippines. Retrieved 2021-08-25.
  25. ^ "'Sun has come out': Rabiya Mateo turns heads in Furne Amato gown at Miss Universe prelims". ABS-CBN News. 2021-05-15. Retrieved 2021-08-25.
  26. ^ "Rabiya Mateo sizzles up Miss Universe stage with final swimsuit walk". GMA News Online. Retrieved 2021-08-25.
  27. ^ "LOOK: Rabiya Mateo stuns in yellow at Miss Universe 2020 swimsuit segment". Rappler. Retrieved 2021-08-25.
  28. ^ "Rabiya Mateo natapos ang laban sa Miss Universe sa Top 21". ABS-CBN News (in Tagalog). Retrieved 2021-08-25.

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Awards and achievements
Preceded by
Gazini Ganados 		Miss Universe Philippines
2020 		Succeeded by
Incumbent
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