Rabiya nanghihingi ng suporta, handa nang irampa ang hala bira; Miss Universe Canada umaray sa pambu-bully ng mga Pinoy
Handa nang rumampa si Miss Universe Philippines 2020 Rabiya Mateo sa entablado ng Miss Universe para gulatin ang lahat sa kanyang signature ‘hala bira’ walk sa darating na 69th Miss Universe Competition na ihahatid ng ABS-CBN nang live sa A2Z sa Mayo 17, 8 a.m.
Kuwento ng 24-anyos na Ilongga sa panayam kay Dyan Castillejo sa TV Patrol, ‘going strong’ ang kanyang ‘hala bira’ walk dahil subsob siya sa training sa ilalim ni Miss Universe Philippines creative director Jonas Gaffud.
Pinapraktis din daw araw-araw ni Rabiya ang kanyang mabigat ngunit magagandang gowns para sa pageant night.
Sinasanay na rin ni Rabiya ang sarili na makuha ang Filipina hair and make-up look niya sa kumpetisyon.
Puspusan din ang paghahasa ni Rabiya para sa Q&A portion na isa sa mga inaabangang segment ng kumpetisyon. “Now I really need to study the social issues. Q&A ang favorite segment ko sa competition. Eh, I like to study. I love to learn. So sana makapasok sa top five para magamit ang mga napagaralan,” ani ng pambato ng Pilipinas.
Habang tutok sa paghahanda at preparasyon, hiling naman ni Rabiya mula sa kanyang mga kababayan ang kanilang suporta upang makapasok siya sa Top 21 sa pamamagitan ng pagboto sa kanya sa www.missuniverse.com/vote. “Please support my journey to the crown by voting for me online,” aniya.
Puwedeng suportahan ang pambato ng Pilipinas at saksihan ang koronasyon ng bagong Miss Universe sa paghahatid ng ABS-CBN sa 69th Miss Universe Competition LIVE mula sa Florida, USA sa A2Z sa ika-17 ng Mayo, 8 a.m. May replay din ito sa A2Z sa 10:30 ng gabi.
Samantala, umaray sa racism issues si Miss Canada Nova Stevens.
Ipinost niya ang photo kung saan naka-collage ang mga comment ng mga Pinoy tulad ng “nognog,” “kala ko engkanto,” “katakot,” “tostadong-tostado na nga, NAUNOG pa.” Meron pang “hindi sa hinuhusgahan ko pero natatakot ako sa kanya, promise... parang di siya tao.”
“Here we go again. I’ve been receiving this picture in my inbox a lot lately.
“With all that has been going on in the world ‘black lives matter’ ‘Asians are human’ you would think this would bring us together. Instead, looks like some people are still stuck in their ignorant and racist ideologies. I’m really disappointed with some Pagaent fans from certain countries. Your hate takes away the fun and enjoyment from this once in a lifetime experience. Is it really that difficult to spread love instead of hate? No one is saying you HAVE to support all contestants, all we’re saying is that you support your delegate without bringing others down. You don’t need to dim someone’s light in order for you to shine.
“The world is evolving, people are realizing that beauty is not exclusive to one specific group of people. The definition of beauty applies to all; because beauty can be seen in different shapes, shades and sizes. Please see the beauty that is in this world. We don’t need to look the same, we just need to treat each other the same,” ang kumpletong caption ng pambato sa kanyang unang buwelta.
Pero sa bandang ibaba ay naglagay siya ng edited version : “ I don’t think all Filipinos are racist. That would be ridiculous to say. This picture with texts was constantly being sent to me recently which is why I shared it. I’m well aware that there are multiple countries that think this way. I’m sharing this as a teaching moment so that we can make Pageants fun and enjoyable for all. All the girls competing have worked hard for this moment and deserve to have the best experience. Cheer for your girls with love and respect for the other delegates because they too are deserving of the ‘Miss Universe’ crown. Spread love not hate.”
May hashtag pa siyang #missuniverse #whereisthelove #spreadlove.
Bukod sa edited version, bumawi rin siya sa sumunod na post at pulos cheer up messages naman ang kanyang inilagay. “Let’s end things on a positive note. To my Filipino fans: I’m sorry if my previous post caused you any harm. My post wasn’t intended to incite more hate; rather shed light on the toxicity that sometimes hails from fans (from all over the world). The last thing I want is for anyone to experience hate so please don’t bash or generalize the Filipino fans; not all are racist. Some of my closest friends who also happen to be some of the nicest people I know are Filipino. In every group of people; whether black, white, green, yellow, red, purple, there are always a few bad apples. I know for a fact there is more good than evil in this world; Which is why it’s important to shed light on the darkness so that our collective light can illuminate the world.”
Mabilis din namang nagsalita si Rabiya na “I do not tolerate bullying in all forms and in all ways.”
Catriona, maraming pinagdaanan bago uli nakapiling ang mga magulang
Finally, nakalipad na sa Australia si former Miss Universe Catriona Gray matapos ang maraming proseso.
Sa kanyang post ay sinabi nito na mahirap ang kanyang pinagdaanan para makapiling ang mga magulang na matagal niyang ‘di nakasama dahil sa pandemya.
“After countless rescheduled flights, two flight cancelations, swab tests, stress, applications and waiting...I’m finally on my way to see my parents for the first time in one and a half years.
“When I won Ms Universe back in 2018 I made a vow to myself to see my dad at least 4 times a year, but since the pandemic we’ve spent the majority of time apart. I know I’m not alone, as so many families face the same reality in the time of CoVid.
“It’s always been a fear of mine, having an older father, of not having enough time with him. I don’t want to one day, be full of regret for not having given time to one of the most important people in my life. I’m sooo emotional writing this, my gahd.”
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