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In a recently uploaded interview with Rabiya Mateo on Sparkle's YouTube channel, the former beauty queen revealed a few traits about Miss Universe Philippines 2022 Celeste Cortesi, MUPH 2022 Tourism Michelle Dee, MUPH 2022 Charity Pauline Cucharo Amelinckx, 1st Runner Up Annabelle McDonnell, and 2nd Runner Up Katrina Llegado.

One of the statements that struck the most is when the Miss Universe Philippines 2020 titleholder revealed her admiration for Miss Universe Philippines 2022 Tourism Michelle Dee.

She shares, “Si Michelle Dee, talented. Ano pa ba yung hindi nya kaya gawin? Nag aacting sya, nag hohosting and ngayon isa na syang beauty queen ulit after winning Miss World Philippines.”

Rabiya is in awe of beauty queen Michelle's capabilities and says that it's because the Kapuso artist is also a risk-taker.

“Hindi kasi s'ya takot mag take ng risks which is isa sa mga importanteng virtue na meron tayo. Kasi walang magandang mangyayari sa buhay natin kung palagi tayong nasa comfort zone,” says Rabiya.

Upon describing the other winners, Rabiya said that Miss Universe Philippines 2022 Celeste Cortesi is a “hardworking” person. Upon seeing the beauty queen's entire journey, Rabiya saw Celeste's magnificent transformation.

“She used to be that girl na may doubt sa sarili. Pero isa ako sa mga nagpush sakanya kasi nakita ko yung potential nya. And I'm so happy that she won. As a friend, I'm very proud and I'm going to support her all the way kasi naniniwala akong kaya nyang ipanalo ang ikalimang korona para sa Pilipinas,” said Rabiya.

Watch the video below to find out what things she said about the other winners.

Check out Rabiya Mateo's Miss Universe 2020 journey in the gallery below.