Anna Lakrini Explained

Anna Lakrini
Birth Name:Annalena Valencia Lakrini
Birth Place:Stuttgart, Germany
Alma Mater:University of Vienna
Height:1.81 m
Binibining Pilipinas Globe 2023

Annalena "Anna" Valencia Lakrini (in Tagalog ˈʔana lɐkˈɾinɪ/; born) 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, 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.

Pageantry

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

Binibining Pilipinas 2023

See main article: articles and Binibining Pilipinas 2023. 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.

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?":

At the end of the event, Lakrini was crowned Binibining Pilipinas Globe 2023 by outgoing titleholder Chelsea Fernandez.[8]

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.[9]

Personal life

Lakrini works as a German language teacher.[10]

References

  1. Web site: Estella . Andie . 2023-05-29 . 10 Things You Need To Know About Anna Valencia Lakrini, Miss Globe Philippines 2023 . Cosmopolitan.
  2. Web site: 2023-05-31 . Who is Anna Valencia Lakrini, Binibining Pilipinas Globe 2023? . 2023-06-20 . RAPPLER . en-US.
  3. Web site: Adina . Armin P. . 2023-06-05 . Bb. Pilipinas Globe 2023 Anna Valencia Lakrini finds 'missing puzzle piece' in her life . 2023-06-20 . INQUIRER.net . en.
  4. News: Dumaual . Mario . 2023-02-06 . Binibining Pilipinas 2023: Meet the 40 official candidates . .
  5. Web site: 2023-04-15 . Binibining Pilipinas 2023 sets date for coronation night . 2023-04-16 . Rappler . en-US.
  6. Web site: 2023-04-15 . Bb. Pilipinas 2023 coronation night set on May 28 . 2023-04-16 . CNN Philippines . en . May 16, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230516134215/http://www.cnnphilippines.com/entertainment/2023/4/15/Bb-Pilipinas-2023-coronation-night-.html . dead .
  7. Web site: 2023-05-29 . Anna Lakrini of Bataan wins Best in Swimsuit award at Binibining Pilipinas 2023 . 2023-05-29 . gmanetwork . en.
  8. Web site: Bracamonte . Earl D. C. . Analysis: Surprising turnout at Binibining Pilipinas 2023 finale . 2023-06-20 . Philstar.com.
  9. Web site: 2023-05-29 . Bb. Pilipinas 2023 crowns PH bets for Miss International, Miss Globe . 2023-05-29 . CNN Philippines . en . May 29, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230529011954/http://www.cnnphilippines.com/entertainment/2023/5/29/Binibining-Pilipinas-2023-results-Anna-Valencia-Lakrini-Angelica-Lopez.html . dead .
  10. Web site: Get to know the winners of the Binibining Pilipinas 2023 . 2023-06-20 . Philstar Life.