Masayang-masaya ang dating Pinoy Big Brother housemate at Viva actress na si Franki Russell sa pagkakatalaga sa kaniya bilang kinatawan ng bansang New Zealand para sa Miss Universe 2024.
Aniya, teenager pa lamang siya nang pangarapin niyang sumali sa nabanggit na prestihiyosong beauty pageant sa buong universe.
Half Kiwi-Half Pinay si Franki dahil ang tatay niya ay tubong New Zealand habang nanay naman niya ang Pilipino.
Mababasa sa kaniyang Instagram post, "A new chapter 🙏🏻🇳🇿🥹 Where to begin."
Pagpapakasal dahil lang sa anak, 'di bet ni Janella Salvador
"This really feels like a ten year journey in the making. I applied for Miss Universe New Zealand in 2014 - I was 19 at that time and really didn’t know who I was as a person. A lost girl just wanting to find her purpose and her place in this world. Now that I am 29, ten years older and with far more life experience, I realized that life definitely works in mysterious ways. As the saying goes: “everything happens for a reason”. and has lead me to this new role."
"I dedicate this next chapter to my late father. Every day after school he would would ask me “What is the highlight of your day?” This taught me from a very young age to always look for that positivity in every day, in big or small ways."
"I know he is looking down and encouraging me every step of the way in my Miss Universe NZ journey and in the weeks and months to come as I prepare for the Miss Universe competition in Mexico."
"Of course, I want to thank my Filipina mama and my siblings for being an amazing support system for me."
"To Josh and the Yugen Group team, my Viva family, Primastella family, the entire Miss Universe organization, Khun Anne, Mr. Raul and Ms. O, for the trust and support and making this small town girls’ dream come true."
"My friends, colleagues, glam team, the pageant media and everyone who are always there to support and celebrate all my little successes," aniya.
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