She revealed this on her Miss Universe Philippine introduction video.
She shared how she loves doing her own makeup that it’s probably the reason why she enjoys Halloween.
Though, the fur mom related that her cats do not love it as much.
“I’m a model, host-actress, and now an aspiring beauty queen,” Maureen said in the one-minute clip.
According to her, she’s a third culture kid that was born and raised in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to a German dad and Filipina mom.
She also lived in Germany for six years, where she was a former gelato waitress.
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Rabiya Mateo in her national costume
Philippine bet Rabiya Mateo struts Miss Universe 2020 national costume parade wearing Rocky Gathercole’s design.
A far jump from the usual Maria Clara looks and Mindanaoan style garb, Rabiya dons a costume inspired by the Philippine flag and Miss Universe Philippines’ logo and it is heavy.
“There were more accessories to the costume but the wings were 21kilos already,” Miss Universe Philippines creative director Jonas Gaffud posted.
According to the show’s presenter, the blue represents royalty, red symbolizes the courage and strength of an independent woman, while the color yellow stands for hope and freedom.