Franki Russell itinalaga bilang Miss Universe New Zealand

RARAMPA ang aktres at dating “Pinoy Big Brother” housemate na si Franki Russell bilang representative ng New Zealand sa Miss Universe.

Sa isang Instagram post na ibinahagi ng Dubai-based magazine na XPEDITION nitong Huwebes, March 21, ibinandera nito ang opisyal na kandidata ng New Zealand para sa Miss Universe ngayong taon.

“This is her official launch as the new Miss Universe New Zealand. After a four-year hiatus, Franki Russell will carry the torch of New Zealand to represent her culture at the 72nd Miss Universe in Mexico City,” saad ng naturang publication sa kanilang post.

Ayon pa sa naturang post, ang magiging adbokasiya ng aktres at ang paglaban sa cyberbullying.

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“Recognized as a reality star and actress in the Philippines, the half-Kiwi, half-Filipina beauty is eager to leverage her new platform to address a prevalent concern among youth in New Zealand and worldwide – Cyberbullying.

“With aspirations to utilize the Miss Universe New Zealand platform to engage broader audiences and raise awareness about her [Franki] passionate causes,” dagdag pa nito.

Matatandaang unang nakilala ang dalaga matapos itong sumali sa reality show na “Pinoy Big Brother 8”.

Pagkatapos ay naging talent ito ng Viva Artists Agency at naging parte ng “Ang Probinsyano” (2019), “Pabuya” (2022), at “Martyr or Murderer” (2023).