Miss Universe Philippines 2020 Rabiya Mateo wows in a Priyanka Chopra-inspired ensemble

Rabiya Mateo paid homage to former beauty queen and Indian actress Priyanka Chopra in her latest Instagram post as she celebrated over 800,000 followers on the social media platform.

The 24-year-old beauty of mixed Filipino and Indian descent shared her "favorite layout shoot" wearing an ensemble inspired by Priyanka's red carpet look at the 2018 Met Gala.

"Thank you for the love! I can't believe I already reached 800k followers here on IG. From the bottom of my heart, 'Palangga ko guid kamo tanan' (I really love you all)," Rabiya said in her caption.

"Your power comes with acknowledgment," she wrote in another post that also gained over 100,000 likes.

Rabiya is currently the most followed delegate in the upcoming 69th Miss Universe pageant. She will compete with over 70 other beauties to win her country's fifth Miss Universe crown in Hollywood, Florida on May 16.

Photo & Creative Direction: Seven Barretto / Photography Team: Claude Villahermosa / Art Direction: Erwin Botin / Styling and Designer: Mikee Andrei / Makeup: Carissa Cielo Medved / Hairstylist: Aries Manal / Accessories: Patrick Isorena

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