Rabiya Mateo shines in preliminary evening gown competition

Philippine bet Rabiya Mateo showed everyone why she is the contestant to beat in the Miss Universe 2020 pageant. Rabiya exuded a different kind of beauty and aura when she paraded a yellow gown made by Dubai-based Filipino designer Furne One Amato.

Amato said the evening gown is a representation of the sun, which symbolizes happiness, strength & vitality.

“The one sided neckline tulle gown is elegantly encrusted with Citrine Swarovski crystals on the bodice cascading to the hem and cape over alabaster Swarovski components, glass beads and paillettes. The dramatic and fitted silhouette adds interest and pizzazz on its own. The cape added royalty to the gown, and its beadwork was inspired by the radiance of the Philippine sun which symbolizes positivity and optimism” added Amato.

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YELLOW 💛 looks good on our Queen #RabiyaMateo WE LOVE YOU IBYANG. YOU SLAY THE #MissUniverse2020 STAGE! 🙌🔥 #Rabiyaforthe5thcrown 🇵🇭👑pic.twitter.com/PTkwryvfi0

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(Photo source: Instagram – @furneamato)