| 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.
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.
Lakrini has been trained by Aces and Queens since 2022. She cites Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach as her inspiration for pursuing pageantry.
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]
Lakrini represented the Philippines at The Miss Globe 2023 pageant held at Albania on November 17, 2023, and finished as second runner-up.[9]
Lakrini works as a German language teacher.[10]