Napurnada na naman ang pangarap ng dating Pinoy Big Brother Otso housemate Franki Russell na maging kandidata sa Miss Universe 2024.
Ito ay matapos kanselahin ng local license holder ng Miss Universe New Zealand ang kanilang prangkisa dahil hindi sila nakasunod sa hindi tinukoy na order mula sa Miss Universe Organization (MUO).
Sa Instagram kahapon, July 30, 2024, naglabas ng opisyal na pahayag ang Yugen PR upang ipaalam sa publiko ang kanilang naging desisyon.
Buong pahayag nila, "As a result of our team's non-compliance with a specific order from the Miss Universe Organization, we have decided to cancel the franchise held by Yugen PR for Miss Universe New Zealand for 2024."
Pirmado ito ni Ian Borromeo, Managing Director ng House of Yugen.
Ibig sabihin nito, hindi na rin matutuloy ang pakikipagkumpitensiya ni Franki, bilang kinatawan ng New Zealand, sa Miss Universe 2024.
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Walang ibinigay na eksplanasyon ang local franchisee kung bakit kinansela nila ang kanilang prangkisa.
Pero nauna nang lumutang ang balitang nanganganib ang pagbawi kay Franki ng kanyang titulo at korona dahil sa sexy movies niya noon sa Vivamax.
Kabilang ang Pabuya, Tag-init, at Laruan sa mga sexy-drama project na pinagbidahan ni Franki sa Vivamax.
Ang paghuhubad niya sa mga nabanggit na pelikula ang itinuturong dahilan kaya namimiligro ang kanyang pagsali sa 73rd edition ng Miss Universe.
Read: Franki Russell, nanganganib ang pagsali sa Miss Universe 2024
Hinala ng ilang netizens, nanindigan ang local franchisee para kay Franki kaya pinili na lamang nilang huwag magpadala ng represetative ngayong taon.
Imbes daw kasing bawian si Franki ng titulo at korona, pinanindigan nila ang kanilang appointment.
FRANKI RUSSELL APPOINTED MISS UNIVERSE NEW ZEALAND 2024
Noong March 22, 2024, inanunsiyo ng Dubai-based magazine na Xpedition, na si Franki ang magiging representative ng New Zealand sa Miss Universe 2024 na gaganapin sa Mexico City.
Half-Filipino at half-New Zealander si Franki.
Nakasaad sa announcement (published as is), "This month, we have the unique privilege to shine the spotlight on exceptional women who are not just bending but completely reshaping the traditional arch of what it means to be a woman in our contemporary age.
"This is her official launch as the new Miss Universe New Zealand (@missuniverse_newzealand) 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.
"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 passionate causes."
Read: Franki Russell to represent New Zealand in Miss Universe 2024
FRANKI RUSSELL REACTS ON HER APPOINTMENT
Itinuturing naman ni Franki na bagong chapter ng kanyang buhay ang pagkakahirang na Miss Universe New Zealand 2024.
Bukod sa bagong kabanata, ang pagkaka-appoint daw sa kanya bilang kandidata ng New Zealand sa Miss Universe 2024 ay "ten-year joruney in the making."
Noong 2014, nag-apply si Franki para sa Miss Universe New Zealand.
Read: Franki Russell to represent New Zealand in Miss Universe 2024
Mensahe niya sa Instagram, "A new chapter [New Zealand flag emoji] 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."
Inaalay raw niya ang bagong kabanatang ito sa kanyang buhay sa pumanaw na amang New Zealander-European.
Aniya, "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."
Gayundin sa kanyang Pilipinang ina.
"Of course, I want to thank my Filipina mama and my siblings for being an amazing support system for me."
Para rin daw ito sa Filipino franchise holder ng Miss Universe New Zealand na si Josh Yugen, manager nito, at iba pang supporters.
Saad niya, "To Josh and the Yugen Group team, my Viva family, Primastella family, the entire Miss Universe organization, Khun Anne, Mr. Raul and Ms. O, for the trust and support and making this small town girls’ dream come true.
"My friends, colleagues, glam team, the pageant media and everyone who are always there to support and celebrate all my little successes.
"This is your Miss Universe New Zealand 2024, Franki xoxo"
Read: Franki Russell on being Miss New Zealand: "a ten year journey in the making"
Franki Russel's stint in miss universe uae
Dati nang sinubukan ni Franki ang kanyang suwerte sa beauty pageant nang sumali siya sa Miss Universe UAE taong 2021.
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Sa kanyang Twitter (X na ngayon) noon, nag-post si Franki kaugnay ng kanyang pagsali sa Miss Universe United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Mahihinuhang alam niyang may ibang hindi pabor na ibang bansa ang sinalihan niya para sa isang national pageant.
“It may not be the flag that you prefer, but I am so excited because this particular pageant represents a lot more than that,” bahagi ng statement ng modelo.
Aniya, magandang platform ito na ipinagdiriwang ang mga babaeng may interracial backgrounds.
“Diversity, celebrating girls for 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.
“Let’s grow and step out of our comfort zones together.”
Pinasalamatan niya ang mga sumusuporta sa kanya.
Aniya, “To those who have shown their support, I see you and I feel so blessed.”
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Sa kasamaang palad, nakansela ang pageant dahil sa kakapusan ng oras para sa preparasyon.