Rabiya Mateo Surpasses Fictional Genius Linda Walker?
RABIYA MATEO – The former Miss Universe Philippines reached an impressive milestone by allegedly scoring 741 on the NMAT, placing her in the 99th percentile and performing better than nearly all test-takers nationwide.
Her score caught attention online, where it was compared to the fictional character Linda Walker from the Chinese drama The Heiress Who Won With Brains, who famously scored 719 on a challenging mock exam. While Linda is fictional, her story of intelligence and hard work has inspired many students, especially in the Philippines. Rabiya’s alleged achievement, even surpassing this fictional benchmark, demonstrates her dedication, effort, and strong academic abilities.
In a recent interview on her YouTube vlog with DJ Chacha, Rabiya shared that she plans to enroll in medical school, fulfilling her long-time dream of becoming a doctor. She explained that studying medicine has always been a calling for her, motivated not only by her desire to help others but also to better understand her own mental health. Before entering pageantry and showbiz, Rabiya graduated cum laude with a degree in Physical Therapy from Iloilo Doctors’ College in 2018, reflecting her solid academic foundation.
Rabiya added that she now feels ready to take this next step after achieving financial stability through her investments and business projects, which will help support her studies.
Meanwhile, Rabiya Mateo is a model, host, actress, comedian, entrepreneur, and beauty queen who was crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2020 and finished as a Top 21 semifinalist at Miss Universe 2020. She graduated cum laude in Physical Therapy from Iloilo Doctors’ College in 2018 and has worked as a lecturer and review coordinator. After pageantry, she pursued acting and hosting, appearing in GMA dramas such as Agimat ng Agila and Royal Blood, and hosting shows like TiktoClock and Bubble Gang.