Anna Lakrini

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Valencia and the surname or paternal family name is Lakrini.

Anna Lakrini
Lakrini in 2022
Born
Annalena Valencia Lakrini

(1997-11-05) November 5, 1997 (age 27)
Stuttgart, Germany
Alma materUniversity of Vienna
Height1.81 m (5 ft 11 in)[citation needed]
Beauty pageant titleholder
TitleBinibining Pilipinas Globe 2023
Major
competition(s)

Annalena "Anna" Valencia Lakrini (Tagalog: [ˈʔana lɐkˈɾinɪ]; (born 5 November 1997)[1] 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.

Early life

Annalena Valencia Lakrini was born in 1997 or 1998 (age 26–27), and was raised in Stuttgart, Germany.[2] In her youth, Lakrini participated in Santacruzan events held in Filipino communitues within the country.[3] In an interview with Inquirer, Lakrini stated that she faced discrimination in Germany for her skin color.[4]

Since 2017, Lakrini has had a modelling career based in Germany, and participated at the MQ Vienna Fashion Week.[2]

Pageantry

Lakrini has been trained by Aces and Queens since 2022.[4] She cites Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach as her inspiration for pursuing pageantry.[3]

Binibining Pilipinas 2023

Main article: Binibining Pilipinas 2023

Lakrini won Binibining Pilipinas Globe 2023, representing the province of Bataan,[5] on May 28, 2023 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines.[6][7]

In the swimsuit competition, GMA Integrated News, said "she confidently showcased her fit figure and striking pasarela".[8] 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.[9] Lakrini responded:[10]

At the end of the event, Lakrini was crowned Binibining Pilipinas Globe 2023 by outgoing titleholder Chelsea Fernandez.[11]

The Miss Globe 2023

Lakrini represented the Philippines at The Miss Globe 2023 pageant held at Albania on November 17, 2023, and finished as second runner-up.[12]

Personal life

Lakrini works as a German language teacher.[13]

References

  1. ^ https://www.instagram.com/p/CzRTxf5s90l/?hl=ar
  2. ^ a b Estella, Andie (May 29, 2023). "10 Things You Need To Know About Anna Valencia Lakrini, Miss Globe Philippines 2023". Cosmopolitan.
  3. ^ a b "Who is Anna Valencia Lakrini, Binibining Pilipinas Globe 2023?". RAPPLER. May 31, 2023. Retrieved June 20, 2023.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ Dumaual, Mario (February 6, 2023). "Binibining Pilipinas 2023: Meet the 40 official candidates". ABS-CBN News.
  6. ^ "Binibining Pilipinas 2023 sets date for coronation night". Rappler. April 15, 2023. Retrieved April 16, 2023.
  7. ^ "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.
  8. ^ "Anna Lakrini of Bataan wins Best in Swimsuit award at Binibining Pilipinas 2023". gmanetwork. May 29, 2023. Retrieved May 29, 2023.
  9. ^ "FULL TRANSCRIPT: Winning answers of Bb. Pilipinas 2023 Queens". PEP.ph. Retrieved June 20, 2023.
  10. ^ "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.
  11. ^ Bracamonte, Earl D. C. "Analysis: Surprising turnout at Binibining Pilipinas 2023 finale". Philstar.com. Retrieved June 20, 2023.
  12. ^ "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.
  13. ^ "Get to know the winners of the Binibining Pilipinas 2023". Philstar Life. Retrieved June 20, 2023.
Awards and achievements
Preceded by Miss Globe
2nd Runner-Up
2023 		Succeeded by
Preceded by
Chelsea Fernandez
(Tacloban)
 Binibining Pilipinas Globe
2023 		Succeeded by