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Wednesday, May 12, 2021

Kathryn Bernardo assures Rabiya Mateo: "Every Filipino will be cheering for you"

From left to right: MJ Lastimosa, Kathryn Bernardo and Rabiya Mateo

Miss Universe Philippines 2020 Rabiya Mateo received a good luck message from Filipino actress Kathryn Bernardo.

Miss Universe Philippines 2014 MJ Lastimosa posted the video greetings for Rabiya on her IG story on Wednesday, May 12.

Screenshot: KUMU

"Thank you love for making Rabiya Mateo happy, motivated and inspired with this last minute good luck video from you!!! Love you Kathryn Bernardo," Lastimosa's caption on IG story.

The video was originally shown in MJ Lastimosa's KUMU online show with Rabiya Mateo as guest on the May 12th episode.

"Hello Rabiya this is Kath. MJ (Lastimosa) told me that she interview you. So I just want to make it extra special by saying 'hi'. And by saying congratulations for everything that you've done," Bernardo said.

"I know there's a lot of pressure for the upcoming pageant but no, that the whole Philippines and every Filipino will be cheering for you on that day.

"And ngayon palang we're very very proud of you. So whatever happens, proud kami sa'yo and just wish you all the best."

Bernardo also wished to meet Mateo in person.

"Just do you. Just enjoy the journey and kami nang bahala mag-cheer sa'yo dito. Good luck sa'yo. I hope to meet you soon in person and God bless you more. Congratulations in advance," she added.

Mateo has yet to comment on the video greeting but she reposted the IG story of Lastimosa.

Mateo is currently competing in the 69th Miss Universe pageant in Miami, Florida.

Finals will be held on May 17, 8AM Manila time.

Monday, May 10, 2021

Miss Universe Mynmar's suitcase lost in Los Angeles; has nothing to wear in Miss Universe

Miss Universe Myanmar 2020 Thuzar Wint Lwin needs help. Her luggage was lost in Los Angeles. As a result, she does not have anything to wear.

This was revealed in a post by pageant page Sash Factor on Instagram, Monday, May 10.

A private conversation between Miss Myanmar and an unidentified person was posted.

Miss Myanmar said in the conversation: "I have another problem. One of my luggage (was) left in Los Angeles since May 6. It was airline's fault. They didn't bring my luggage."

Thuzar had a stopover in Los Angeles from Myanmar before going to Miami, Florida.

"All of my dresses and evening gown are in that luggage. I have nothing to wear now. I have been asking airport and trying everything I can. They don't even know where my luggage is," she wrote.

"Also my final evening gown (is there)," she added.

As of posting, Trần Việt Bảo Hoàng (National Director of Miss Universe Vietnam) and Natalie Ackermann (National Director of Miss Universe Colombia) have offered help to the beauty queen.

Filipino-American Kristen Regalado will also provide dress to Miss Myanmar.

No continental grouping and speech round in 69th Miss Universe

If the rumors are true, there will be no continental groupings and speech round in the 69th Miss Universe competition.

This was revealed in a post by pageant page @mvlanuevera on Instagram.

Back to the old format?

Miss Universe Organization first introduced the continental groupings in 2017.

For the first cut, Top 21 ladies will be randomly selected. Top 20 will be selected based on the combined scores from the preliminary judges and Miss Universe Organization. One contestant will be selected from the fan vote (Lazada and Choicely).

The Top 21 contestants will compete in swimsuit competition. Top 10 will proceed to the evening gown competition.

Top 5 highest scores in the evening gown round will answer the final question.

From there, 4th runner-up, 3rd runner-up, 2nd runner-up, 1st runner-up and the new Miss Universe will be announced.

Fake news?

However, based on the press statement released by MUO on March 3, 2021, opening statement is still included. See text below:

"The three-hour event will feature women representing dozens of countries competing in multiple categories, including personal statement, swimsuit, evening gown and interview, ending with Zozibini Tunzi, who will be the longest-ever reigning Miss Universe, crowning her successor."

The Miss Universe Organization has yet to confirm this format.

Watch: Rabiya Mateo falls in the pool while filming

The 69th Miss Universe delegates have been very busy filming around the vicinity of Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida.

Miss Universe posted an IG story of Miss Universe Philippines 2020 Rabiya Mateo while in the pool filming with MUO Digital team on Sunday, May 9.

The caption said: "And then Rabiya Mateo fell in the pool (smiley emoji)".

Rabiya had no choice but to laugh off on her situation.

She is holding her bag full of jewelries including sponsored diamonds by LVNA By Drake Dustin.

"So a lot of things happened. First of all I accidentally fell in the pool so I got half of my outfit wet and then I almost lost my diamonds," Rabiya said in an IG story posted by Miss Universe.

In her personal IG story, she assured fans that all her diamonds are safe.

"Hello guys! I just want to let you know that the diamonds are safe. You have nothing to worry about me. I just want to say thank you to Drake of Luna for letting me borrow his diamonds."

Saturday, May 8, 2021

Full List: 69th Miss Universe Roommates

Miss Philippines, Czech Republic, Mexico and Venezuela.

Are you curious as to who is the roommate of your favorite 69th Miss Universe candidate. Take a look on the list below.

🇦🇱 Albania / 🇽🇰 Kosovo

🇦🇷 Argentina / 🇨🇱 Chile

🇦🇺 Australia / 🇧🇸 Bahamas

🇧🇷 Brazil / 🇵🇹 Portugal

🇧🇴 Bolivia / 🇵🇾 Paraguay

🇫🇮 Finland / 🇳🇴 Norway

🇰🇾 Cayman Islands / 🇯🇲 Jamaica

🇨🇿 Czech Republic / 🇮🇹 Italy

🇪🇸 Spain / 🇺🇾 Uruguay

🇮🇳 India / 🇮🇩 Indonesia

🇮🇱 Israel / 🇵🇱 Poland

🇵🇭 Philippines / 🇯🇵 Japan

🇩🇰 Denmark / 🇳🇱 Netherlands

🇲🇹 Malta / 🇭🇷 Croatia

🇷🇺 Russia / 🇦🇲 Armenia

🇻🇪 Venezuela / 🇧🇿 Belize

🇷🇴 Romania / 🇧🇬 Bulgaria

🇺🇸 USA / 🇨🇼 Curacao

🇰🇭 Cambodia / 🇭🇹 Haiti

🇨🇴 Colombia / 🇵🇪 Peru

🇩🇴 Dominican Republic / 🇧🇧 Barbados

🇫🇷 France / 🇨🇲 Cameroon

🇮🇸 Iceland / 🇮🇪 Ireland

🇵🇦 Panama / 🇪🇨 Ecuador

🇸🇻 El Salvador / 🇳🇮 Nicaragua

🇬🇧 Great Britain / 🇨🇦 Canada

🇱🇦 Laos / 🇨🇳 China

🇲🇺 Mauritius / 🇬🇭 Ghana

🇲🇽 Mexico / 🇦🇼 Aruba

🇵🇷 Puerto Rico / 🇿🇦 South Africa

🇲🇲 Myanmar / 🇰🇷 Korea

🇹🇭 Thailand / 🇸🇬 Singapore

🇻🇳 Vietnam / 🇲🇾 Malaysia

🇨🇷 Costa Rica / 🇭🇳 Honduras

🇰🇿 Kazakhstan / 🇺🇦 Ukraine

🇳🇵 Nepal / 🇸🇰 Slovak Republic

🇧🇪 Belgium / 🇻🇬 British Virgin Islands

Special thanks to @mvlanuevaera for compiling this.

Rabiya Mateo, Miss Indonesia appeal to pageant fans: "Spread love not hatred"

Rabiya Mateo with Miss Indonesia Ayuma Malida (left) and Miss Thailand Amanda Obdam (right).

Pageant fans and lovers from Philippines and Indonesia have known history in the pageant community - online pageant war.

Miss Universe Philippines 2020 Rabiya Mateo and Miss Universe Indonesia 2020 Ayu Malida address this issue in a recent video.

The video was uploaded on Rabiya's IG story on Friday, May 7.

"We just want to remind our fans. If you guys truly support us and support our cause, please do spread love not hatred. Because I and Ayu, we're good friends. We've been talking together. Our goal is to build lasting friendships," said Rabiya.

"So yeah and just take a moment to look back that we are fine and spread love not hate," added Miss Indonesia Ayu Malida.

In a separate IG video story, Rabiya has shared updates on her first two days in Miss Universe.

"Well I had several requirements like I went to the (Miss Universe) medical team. I fill out some forms. I did some video shoots," she said.

Rabiya also took the opportunity to thank her Filipino fans who give love and support at the hotel.

"I just want to say thank you to some Filipino fans I saw earlier downstairs. Some you guys even brought gift like a bouquet of flowers, a dessert, a cupcake just to show your love and support to me. It means a lot. Sabi ko first day pa lang umuulan na ng pagmamahal at suporta. Dahil dyan nagpapasalamat po talaga ako."

Rabiya arrived at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel on May 6. She undergone COVID-19 test prior to check-in along with the other contestants.

The result came out negative after a day thus she was able to attend pre-pageant Miss Universe activities with the other delegates within the hotel.