MANILA, Philippines — Lalaban pala sa Miss Universe ang sexy star na si Franki Russel. Pero hindi bilang representative ng Pilipinas, kundi ng bansang New Zealand, ang bansa ng kanyang ama.
Si Franki ang sinasabing ex ni Cong. Sandro Marcos. Pero may boyfriend diumano ito ngayong super rich.
Anyway, sa post nga sinabi ni Franki na siya nga ang magre-represent ng New Zealand sa Miss U. “A new chapter. Where to begin.
“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.”
Wala naman siyang binanggit kung handpicked siya to compete o kung paano siya napili.