Rabiya Mateo stuns in photoshoot wearing the Miss Universe Philippines crown

Moments before the Miss Universe coronation event, the Miss Universe Philippines organization posted a photo of Rabiya Mateo wearing the local crown to show their support.

"The Universe is yours to conquer, Queen Rabiya!" Miss Universe Philippines wrote in the caption.

On Saturday, pageant website Missosology revealed that Rabiya placed third among their “Final Hot Picks” for the 69th Miss Universe.

Rabiya stunned in a yellow sun-inspired evening gown at the preliminary competition designed by Dubai-based Filipino designer Furne One.

She also dazzled viewers when she strutted down the runway in a yellow two-piece bikini during the swimsuit preliminary competition.

Rabiya, who is representing the Philippines, is among the 74 delegates vying for the most prestigious crown.

Filipinos can watch the Miss Universe 2020 pageant live through iQiyi app and website. — Jannielyn Ann Bigtas/LA, GMA News