MANILA, Philippines — The 69th edition of the annual Miss Universe competition has already started.
The much-awaited arrival of delegates, especially the frontrunners, have escalated the excitement among pageant fans to a soaring fever pitch.
Miss Universe Philippines 2020 Rabiya Mateo arrived to cheers from foreign fans who were at the Seminole Hardrock Casino Guitar Hotel lobby. She wore a two piece white ensemble with fringed sleeves and skirt that showed her well-toned physique. Observers said this could be a creation of Yeye Pantaleon because it bears a resemblance to a Heart Evangelista dress he made for the actress.
Miss Universe Brazil 2020 Julia Gamma, who was the only one who wore prints, greeted Filipino pageant fans in Tagalog: "Mabuhay, Pilipinas! Kumusta? Ako po Si Julia Gamma, ang Miss Universe ng Brazil. Maraming salamat sa lahat ng suporta. Mahal ko kayo!"
Miss Brazil posted her greetings for Filipino fans in her Instagram account.