Franki Russell to represent New Zealand in Miss Universe 2024
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Franki Russell to represent New Zealand in Miss Universe 2024
Former Pinoy Big Brother housemate Franki Russell was just appointed as the representative of New Zealand for the upcoming Miss Universe competition this year. The Kiwi-Filipina took to her Instagram to express her gratitude for the opportunity given to her.
Former Pinoy Big Brother housemate Franki Russell was just appointed as the representative of New Zealand for the upcoming Miss Universe competition this year. The Kiwi-Filipina took to her Instagram to express her gratitude for the opportunity given to her.
Franki’s father is from New Zealand while her mother is a Filipina.
Franki’s father is from New Zealand while her mother is a Filipina.
The actress’s new life chapter felt like a full circle moment for her as she previously applied for Miss Universe New Zealand when she was 19 years old. She claimed that since a decade has passed since then, she has more experience and is prepared for the prestigious competition.
The actress’s new life chapter felt like a full circle moment for her as she previously applied for Miss Universe New Zealand when she was 19 years old. She claimed that since a decade has passed since then, she has more experience and is prepared for the prestigious competition.
“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,” she wrote.
“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,” she wrote.
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“As the saying goes: 'everything happens for a reason,' and has led me to this new role,” she added.
“As the saying goes: 'everything happens for a reason,' and has led me to this new role,” she added.
She dedicated her Miss Universe New Zealand journey to her late father who had always been supportive of her. She also expressed her gratitude towards her mother and siblings who are “an amazing support system” for her.
She dedicated her Miss Universe New Zealand journey to her late father who had always been supportive of her. She also expressed her gratitude towards her mother and siblings who are “an amazing support system” for her.
“Every day after school he 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,” she continued.
“Every day after school he 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,” she continued.
The 73rd Miss Universe pageant will be held in Mexico this coming September. Franki will be competing with several other beauty queens for the highly-coveted crown that Sheynnis Palacios of Nicaragua will be passing on at the end of the coronation night.
The 73rd Miss Universe pageant will be held in Mexico this coming September. Franki will be competing with several other beauty queens for the highly-coveted crown that Sheynnis Palacios of Nicaragua will be passing on at the end of the coronation night.
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