Annalena Valencia Lakrini (born 1997 or 1998 (age 25–26)) is a Filipina beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Binibining Pilipinas Globe 2023. She represented the Philippines at The Miss Globe 2023 competition and ended as second runner-up. Lakrini was the last Philippine The Miss Globe delegate designated by the BPCI, as the pageant franchise was acquired by Mutya ng Pilipinas.
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.jpg) Lakrini in 2022 | |
| Born | Annalena Valencia Lakrini 1997 or 1998 (age 25–26) Stuttgart, Germany |
| Alma mater | University of Vienna |
| Height | 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in)[citation needed] |
| Beauty pageant titleholder | |
| Title | Binibining Pilipinas Globe 2023 |
| Hair color | Brown[citation needed] |
| Eye color | Light Brown[citation needed] |
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Early life edit
Lakrini was born in 1997 or 1998 (age 25–26), and was raised in Stuttgart, Germany.[1] In her youth, Lakrini participated in Santacruzan events held in Filipino communitues within the country.[2] In an interview with Inquirer, Lakrini stated that she faced discrimination in Germany for her skin color.[3]
Since 2017, Lakrini has had a modelling career based in Germany, and participated at the MQ Vienna Fashion Week.[1]
Pageantry edit
Lakrini has been trained by Aces and Queens since 2022.[3] She cites Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach as her inspiration for pursuing pageantry.[2]
Binibining Pilipinas 2023 edit
Lakrini won Binibining Pilipinas Globe 2023, representing the province of Bataan,[4] on May 28, 2023 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines.[5][6]
In the swimsuit competition, GMA Integrated News, said "she confidently showcased her fit figure and striking pasarela".[7] She also won the Best in Swimsuit award, and the title of Jag Denim Queen.[citation needed]
Lakrini reached the top four, and in the final question-and-answer portion, she was asked by Honey Lacuna, the Mayor of Manila, "In what ways is a beauty pageant candidate aiming for a crown similar to a politician running for an electoral post?":
As someone who is joining for the second time, I know that a beauty pageant has a platform on which we can talk about causes that are dear to our hearts. My cause that is dear to my heart is nutrition. And as a nutritional scientist, as an advocate for proper nutrition, I know that in advocating with this platform from Binibining Pilipinas, we can inspire so many people. And a politician can inspire a whole community, and so can we.[8] Lakrini responded:[9]
At the end of the event, Lakrini was crowned Binibining Pilipinas Globe 2023 by outgoing titleholder Chelsea Fernandez.[10]
The Miss Globe 2023 edit
Lakrini represented the Philippines at The Miss Globe 2023 pageant held at Albania on November 17, 2023, and finished as second runner-up.[11]
Personal life edit
Lakrini works as a German language teacher.[12]
References edit
- ^ a b Estella, Andie (May 29, 2023). "10 Things You Need To Know About Anna Valencia Lakrini, Miss Globe Philippines 2023". Cosmopolitan.
- ^ a b "Who is Anna Valencia Lakrini, Binibining Pilipinas Globe 2023?". RAPPLER. May 31, 2023. Retrieved June 20, 2023.
- ^ a b Adina, Armin P. (June 5, 2023). "Bb. Pilipinas Globe 2023 Anna Valencia Lakrini finds 'missing puzzle piece' in her life". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved June 20, 2023.
- ^ Dumaual, Mario (February 6, 2023). "Binibining Pilipinas 2023: Meet the 40 official candidates". ABS-CBN News.
- ^ "Binibining Pilipinas 2023 sets date for coronation night". Rappler. April 15, 2023. Retrieved April 16, 2023.
- ^ "Bb. Pilipinas 2023 coronation night set on May 28". CNN Philippines. April 15, 2023. Archived from the original on May 16, 2023. Retrieved April 16, 2023.
- ^ "Anna Lakrini of Bataan wins Best in Swimsuit award at Binibining Pilipinas 2023". gmanetwork. May 29, 2023. Retrieved May 29, 2023.
- ^ "FULL TRANSCRIPT: Winning answers of Bb. Pilipinas 2023 Queens". PEP.ph. Retrieved June 20, 2023.
- ^ "READ: How the 2023 Binibining Pilipinas Top 4 triumphed in the Q&A". cnn. May 29, 2023. Archived from the original on June 14, 2023. Retrieved June 20, 2023.
- ^ Bracamonte, Earl D. C. "Analysis: Surprising turnout at Binibining Pilipinas 2023 finale". Philstar.com. Retrieved June 20, 2023.
- ^ "Bb. Pilipinas 2023 crowns PH bets for Miss International, Miss Globe". CNN Philippines. May 29, 2023. Archived from the original on May 29, 2023. Retrieved May 29, 2023.
- ^ "Get to know the winners of the Binibining Pilipinas 2023". Philstar Life. Retrieved June 20, 2023.
