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Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, May 14) Three candidates of the ongoing Miss Universe Pageant chose to shed light on hot political and current events during the national costume competition on Friday.
Miss Singapore Bernadette Belle Ong, Miss Myanmar Thuzar Wint Lwin, and Miss Uruguay Lola De los Santos wowed the crowd with their powerful statements during the preliminaries in Hollywood, Florida in the United States meant to showcase a nation s culture.
Ong born and raised in the Philippines wore a fiery sequined red leotard and thigh-high boots. The highlight was when she turned around: her red and white cape bore the words Stop Asian hate.
Miss Universe 2021 contestants put on colourful display at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Florida
Used the national dress round as opportunity to convey political issues affecting countries across the globe
Miss Myanmar, Thuzar Wint Lwin, who held up a sign which urged for prayers for her country
Asian nation has been embroiled in unrest since the military carried out a putsch on February 1, disputing the results of an election that resulted in a pro-democracy party winning power
Bold stand for Miss Universe hopefuls with national costumes
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Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, May 14) Three candidates of the ongoing Miss Universe Pageant chose to shed light on hot political and current events during the national costume competition on Friday.
Miss Singapore Bernadette Belle Ong, Miss Myanmar Thuzar Wint Lwin, and Miss Uruguay Lola De los Santos wowed the crowd with their powerful statements during the preliminaries in Hollywood, Florida in the United States meant to showcase a nation s culture.
Ong born and raised in the Philippines wore a fiery sequined red leotard and thigh-high boots. The highlight was when she turned around: her red and white cape bore the words Stop Asian hate.
For 69th Miss Universe, Rabiya Mateo to don creations by Furne One, Rocky Gathercole InterAksyon 5 hrs ago
Furne One Amato of Amato Couture and
Rocky Gathercole at the 69th
Miss Universe competition.
In an Instagram post on May 6, Dubai-based PR agency Yugen PR confirmed that Furne One will design Mateo’s evening gowns for the preliminary and final rounds of the international competition.
“Miss Universe Philippines officially announced Furne Amato as the official designer of Rabiya Mateo’s Preliminary and Finals Evening Gown as she compete at this year’s Miss Universe Pageant in Florida,” read the post.
Mateo also previously wore a swimsuit designed by the same designer during the swimsuit competition last October.
Published April 20, 2021, 10:23 AM
Rabiya Mateo
Miss Universe Philippines Rabiya Mateo has received a warm welcome from pageant fans during her arrival in Fort Lauderdale, Florida for the 69th Miss Universe competition.
On social media platforms, Jonas Gaffud, creative director for Miss Universe Philippines, shared snaps and video of Rabiya’s arrival in Florida. Rabiya was accompanied by other members of the Philippine delegation in the coastal area.
Gaffud said he is not aware if other girls have arrived in the host city. From May 6-7, the official candidates will be whisked off to the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino for their lodgings. Gaffud thanked the supporters of Rabiya in her Miss Universe journey.