Rabiya Mateo

Rabiya Occeña Mateo[fn 1][8][9] (born November 14, 1996) is an Indian-Filipino model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2020. She will represent the Philippines at the Miss Universe 2020 pageant.[10][11]

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Occeña and the surname or paternal family name is Mateo.
Rabiya Mateo
Born
Rabiya Occeña Mateo[1][2]

(1996-11-14) November 14, 1996[3][4]
Balasan, Iloilo, Philippines
EducationIloilo Doctors' College (BS)
Height1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)[5][6][7]
TitleMiss Iloilo 2020
Miss Universe Philippines 2020
Beauty pageant titleholder
Hair colorBlack
Eye colorBrown
Major
competition(s)		Miss Universe Philippines 2020
(Winner)
(Best in Swimsuit)
Miss Universe 2020
(TBD)

Early life and education

Mateo was born by domestic partnership to an Indian-American father and a Filipino mother who later separated.[12] According to Mateo, she grew up in poverty.[12] She attended Iloilo Doctors' College as Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy and graduated cum laude. As of 2020, Mateo was working in SRG Manila Review Center as a lecturer and review coordinator.[13][14]

Pageantry

Miss Universe Philippines
Main article: Miss Universe Philippines 2020

She represented Iloilo City at the Miss Universe Philippines 2020 pageant after she won Miss Iloilo Universe 2020 at West Visayas State University Cultural Center.[10]

During the question and answer round of the Top 16 semifinalists, she was asked: "Throughout this journey you have discovered you are a phenomenal woman who is conditioned for greater. How can you create a positive and lasting impact to the world around you?" She responded:[15]

"First of all, I need to stick to my core, which is being passionate about educating people. I am a lecturer and I've been pursuing this because this education had helped me to have that comfortable life that I and my family deserves and I wanna push people, I want them to achieve greater things in life through me and I know that Miss Universe anything is possible because I am a phenomenal woman with a heartfelt beauty."[15]

During the first question and answer portion of the Top 5 finalists, she was asked: "If you can create a new paper currency with the image of any Filipino on it, dead or alive, who would it be and why?" She responded:[16][17]

"If I were given the chance, I want to use the face of Miriam Defensor-Santiago. For those who don’t know, she was an Ilongga. But what I admired about her is that she used her knowledge, her voice to serve the country. I want to be somebody like her - somebody who puts her heart, her passion into action. After all, she is the best President that we never had."[16][17]

During the second question and answer portion of the Top 5 finalists, she was asked: "This pandemic has made clear our priorities, essential or non-essential. Where do pageants stand in this time of crisis?" She responded:[16][17]

"As a candidate, I know I am not just a face of Iloilo City but I am here carrying hope and as a symbol of light in the darkest of times. As of the moment, I want to help my community. I want to use my strength to make an impact. And that is the essence of beauty pageant. It gives us the power to make a difference."[16][17]

At the end of the event, Mateo was crowned by the outgoing Miss Universe Philippines, Gazini Ganados as Miss Universe Philippines 2020 along with Best in Swimsuit award.[11][18]

Notes
  1. As per Professional Regulation Commission which is a government website in the Philippines, her name appears to be Rabiya Occeña Mateo. No Sundall. Please view the references provided.

References
  1. "OFFICIAL RESULTS: August 2018 Physical, Occupational Therapist PT-OT board exam list of passers". PRC Board News.
  2. "List of Successful Examinees - August 2018 Physical and Occupational Therapist Licensure Examinations Results" (PDF). PRC (Professional Regulation Commission.
  3. "Rabiya Mateo launches donation drive on 24th birthday for Ulysses, Rolly victims". GMA News.
  4. "'PEOPLE'S QUEEN': Humble Rabiya Mateo gives back to Ilonggo fans". Daily Guardian.
  5. "Biography Of Miss Universe Philippines 2020 Rabiya Mateo". Philippine News.
  6. "Who is the new Miss Universe Philippines 2020?". Expat Media.
  7. "Rabiya Occeña Mateo, first Miss Universe Philippines crowned in Baguio City". Igorot Age.
  8. "OFFICIAL RESULTS: August 2018 Physical, Occupational Therapist PT-OT board exam list of passers". PRC Board News. Retrieved 2020-12-02.
  9. "August 2018 Physical and Occupational Therapist Licensure Examinations Results" (PDF). Professional Regulation Commission.
  10. "Iloilo beauty Rabiya Mateo wins Miss Universe PH 2020". ABS-CBN News. October 25, 2020. Retrieved October 25, 2020.
  11. "Ilongga crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2020". Manila Bulletin. 25 October 2020. Retrieved 25 October 2020 – via mb.com.ph.
  12. "First timer's luck… and much more!;"At 5'6" and a perfect 32-24-36 stunner (Best in Swimsuit), you did stand out among the candidates..."". www.maharlikanews.com. Retrieved November 2, 2020.
  13. "Rabiya Mateo: Biography Of Miss Universe Philippines 2020 Winner". Philippine News. 25 October 2020. Retrieved 25 October 2020.
  14. "10 Things You Need To Know About Rabiya Mateo". Preview. 25 October 2020. Retrieved 25 October 2020 – via www.preview.ph.
  15. "TRANSCRIPT: Miss Universe Philippines 2020 Top 16 Q&A". Rappler. Retrieved 2020-12-29.
  16. "Here's how the Miss Universe PH Top 5 answered during Q&A". ABS-CBN News. 2020-10-25. Retrieved 2020-12-29.
  17. "TRANSCRIPT: Miss Universe Philippines 2020 Top 5 Q&A". Rappler. Retrieved 2020-12-29.
  18. "Bohol bet wins Most Beautiful Face, 3 other awards at Miss Universe Philippines 2020 preliminary". GMA News. Retrieved 2020-12-29.
Awards and achievements
Preceded by
Gazini Ganados		 Miss Universe Philippines
2020		 Succeeded by
TBA
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