Image: Instagram/@rabiyamateo
Miss Universe Philippines 2020 Rabiya Mateo looked captivating and fierce in an all-black outfit for a new photo shoot.
“Be the well-wisher and the go-getter at the same time,” Mateo said as she showed two photos of herself in the sexy ensemble on her Instagram page Monday, May 3. She wore a black bodysuit and a black deconstructed coat.
The photos were taken by photographer Jerick Sanchez.
Miss Universe Philippines creative director Jonas Gaffud also showed the photos on his Instagram page on the same day.
“Exciting week as this gorgeous lady will be representing the Philippines at the 69th Miss Universe pageant,” he said. Gaffud added that he believes Mateo is “ready” to compete with other Miss Universe candidates.
“6 days to go and she will be officially entering the hotel with contestants all over the world!” he stated.
Mateo is hoping to win the fifth Miss Universe crown for the Philippines, following Gloria Diaz, Margie Moran, Pia Wurtzbach and Catriona Gray. She has earlier flown to the United States for the pageant on May 16.
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