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One, who has created another gown for Mateo for the finals on Sunday, says it was a challenge to put together the looks because of travel restrictions.
“I couldn’t travel to the Philippines, so we had all our fittings over Zoom and that took much more time and effort,” he says.
Michael Cinco, another celebrity favourite, also had his designs worn by contestants at the pageant.
Miss Romania Bianca Tirsin on Saturday wore a butterfly-inspired gown made of French sequins and Swarovski crystals from the Filipino designer s spring / summer 2021 collection. Miss Universe Romania Bianca Tirsin in a dress by Dubai designer Michael Cinco at the Miss Universe pageant in Florida. Michael Cinco
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.
Rabiya Mateo
The Miss U fever is getting hotter as Pinoy pageant fans throw in their massive support for the country’s bet, Rabiya Mateo, in the upcoming “69th Miss Universe Competition” that ABS-CBN will bring to viewers in the country live via A2Z on May 17, 8 am.
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The Miss U fever is getting hotter as Pinoy pageant fans throw in their massive support for the country’s bet,
Rabiya Mateo, in the upcoming “69th Miss Universe Competition” that ABS-CBN will bring to viewers in the country live via A2Z on May 17, 8 am.
Pageant fans are flocking the Hard Rock Hotel in Florida, USA to cheer for their favorites, including Pinoy fan Jan Quijano who tirelessly waited for Rabiya in the hotel’s lobby. As a big fan of Rabiya, Quijano has captured every move of the beauty queen in the hotel.