By Glen Aubrey Papillerin
May 16, 2021— Rabiya Mateo represents the country in Miss Universe 2020 last May 16, 2021, in Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hollywood, Florida, United States, along with contestants from 74 countries and territories competed.
Photo Source: Rabiya Mateo
Rabiya failed to bring back the crown as the fifth Miss Universe winner for the Philippines and only reached 21st place but gained the love of her fellow people because of her hard work and sacrifices especially with this time of the pandemic.
The Filipina representative attended a lunch invitation with OFW in a restaurant in Florida yesterday (May 18, 2021) where she received a warm welcome despite fell short in bringing home the crown.
Former Miss Universe 2018, Catriona Mandaya Gray also gave her support for Rabiya.
“Woooow this year is intense!! Sending Rabiya all of our love! She made our country proud! 11 Year consecutive semi-streak Pilipinassss 🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭 #MissUniverse,” she stated in her tweet last May 17 after the day of the pageant.
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