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Franki Russell | |
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| Beauty pageant titleholder | |
| Title | Miss Universe New Zealand 2024 |
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Franki Russell (born July 24, 1994) is a New Zealand-Filipino actress, media personality, model and beauty queen who was appointed Miss Universe New Zealand 2024. She is expected to represent New Zealand in the Miss Universe 2024 pageant.[1]
In 2019, Russell moved to the Philippines to pursue a professional modelling career, eventually making an appearance as a housemate on Filipino reality television show, Pinoy Big Brother. She then began pursuing an acting career in 2022 where she starred in ABS-CBN's, Ang Probinsyano, alongside her Pinoy Big Brother housemate Diana Mackey and several other Filipino films and television series.[2]
Russell competed in the Miss Universe United Arab Emirates 2021 pageant where she advanced to the top 30 finalists.[1] On March 21, 2024, Russell was appointed as Miss Universe New Zealand 2024, the first delegate from New Zealand to compete in Miss Universe in five years.[1]
Early life and education
editRussell was born and grew up in Dunedin, New Zealand, to a European-New Zealand father and a Filipina mother.[3]
Pageantry
editMiss Universe United Arab Emirates (UAE) 2021
editIn 2021, Miss Universe United Arab Emirates (UAE) held its first pageant which allowed the participation of UAE citizens and residents who have lived in the UAE for at least three years. On October 14, 2021, Russell who then resided in Dubai revealed on a Twitter post that she would be participating in the pageant, saying;
"It may not be the flag that you prefer, but I am so excited because this particular pageant represents a lot more than that... Diversity, celebrating girls from all cultural backgrounds, breaking stereotypes and empowerment. I always want to try something new and challenge myself every day, while having fun and staying true to who I am... Lets grow and step out of our comfort zones together... To those who have shown their support, I see you and I feel so blessed."[4]
Russell advanced to the top 30 finals, however, supposedly due to time constraints the pageant was cancelled.[5][6]
Miss Universe 2024
editOn March 21, 2024, Russell was appointed and crowned as Miss Universe New Zealand 2024 at a sashing event at The Alpha Suites in Makati City.[7] She will compete in Mexico at Miss Universe 2024, the 73rd edition of the pageant, making her the first New Zealand representative since 2019 to compete at Miss Universe.[7]
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Laruan | Camille | ||
| 2022 | Pabuya | Bella | Russell was romantically involved with her co-star, Diego Loyzaga.[8] | |
| 2023 | Martyr or Murdered | Claudia | A biopic film about the assassination of Ninoy Aquino and the allegations that the Marcos family was responsible for the assassination. | |
| 2023 | Tag-init | Adele | ||
| 2023 | Wish You Were the One | |||
| 2023 | Working Boys 2: Choose Your Papa | Girlfriend of Nikki |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Pinoy Big Brother | |||
| 2019-20 | Ang Probinsyano | PMSgt. Hannah Robles | Guest starred in 3 episodes alongside her Pinoy Big Brother housemate, Diana Mackey.[2] | |
| 2023-24 | Safe Skies, Archer | Giselle | 10 episode mini-series |
References
edit- ^ a b c Abad, Ysa (2024-03-24). "'A new chapter': Franki Russell to represent New Zealand in Miss Universe 2024". RAPPLER. Retrieved 2024-05-28.
- ^ a b "From 'PBB' to Miss Universe UAE: Get to know Franki Russell". Philstar Life. Retrieved 2024-05-28.
- ^ Adina, Armin P. (2024-03-22). "Former 'PBB' housemate Franki Russell to represent New Zealand in Miss Universe". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved 2024-05-28.
- ^ Aseoche, Therese (2021-10-18). "This Former "Pinoy Big Brother" Housemate Joins Miss Universe UAE - When In Manila". www.wheninmanila.com. Retrieved 2024-05-28.
- ^ Bracamonte, Earl D. C. "Ex-PBB housemate among Miss Universe UAE top 30". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2024-05-28.
- ^ Tusing, David (2021-11-07). "Miss Universe UAE coronation night cancelled because of 'time constraints'". The National. Retrieved 2024-05-28.
- ^ a b III, Sean Castelo (2024-03-27). "Franki Russell is Miss Universe New Zealand 2024, the First Representative in 5 Years". MEGA. Retrieved 2024-05-28.
- ^ "Diego Loyzaga, Franki Russell spark breakup rumour". Yahoo News. 2022-06-24. Retrieved 2024-05-28.