Rabiya Mateo tries skydiving in the United States. Mateo/Instagram

"I know my mom is having a panic attack while watching this video."

Former Miss Universe Philippines Rabiya Mateo made this statement as she shared her recent skydiving experience in the United States with her social media followers.

On Instagram, the beauty queen-turned-actress posted a video showing her conquering the skies, with the caption: "Free falling into life's best moments."

Watch her skydiving experience below:

In the comments section, fans and friends of Mateo commended her for her bravery, while others were happy that she was able to tick something off her bucket list. 

Aside from skydiving, Mateo visited Disney World, enjoyed the beach, and went on a food trip, among others, during her US trip.

Mateo rose to fame after representing the Philippines in the 69th Miss Universe pageant in the US in May 2021. 

She finished in the Top 21, with Andrea Meza of Mexico winning the title.

After her pageant stint, Mateo went on to pursue a career in local showbiz. 

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