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Who is Franki Russell?
Franki Russell is a prominent New Zealander-Filipino actress and beauty queen. She has gained recognition for her participation in various television shows and films, as well as for her representation in beauty pageants.
She is known for Ang probinsyano (2015), Pabuya (2022) and Safe Skies, Archer (2023).
Quick Details
Also known as | Wandering Stunner ng New Zealand |
Date of Birth | July 24, 1994 |
Birthplace | Dunedin, New Zealand |
Current Residence | Philippines |
Nationality | New Zealander |
Gender | Female |
Birthday | July 24 |
Age | 30 |
Height | 5′ 5″ |
Weight | 57 kilograms |
Hair Color | Brown |
Eyes Color | Brown |
Profession | Actress, Model, Social Media Influencer |
Social media links | Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, X, TikTok |
Early Life & Education
Franki Russell was born on July 24, 1994, in Dunedin, New Zealand. She was born to a New Zealander-European father and a Filipina mother. At 18, she moved to Sydney, Australia, and later, in 2019, relocated to the Philippines to pursue a career in modeling and acting.
She has one elder brother and one younger sister. Tragically, her father passed away when she was just 12 years old.
Career
Franki Russell first gained widespread attention as a housemate on the reality show Pinoy Big Brother: Otso in 2019, where she was known as the “Wandering Stunner ng New Zealand” and was evicted after 42 days. Following her stint on the show, she appeared in the long-running series FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano as part of “Cardo’s Angels,” showcasing her acting skills alongside other notable actresses. Also, she ventured into acting, appearing in projects such as “Ang Probinsyano” (2015), “Laruan” (2022), and “Pabuya” (2022).
In the realm of pageantry, Franki participated in the Miss Universe United Arab Emirates 2021, where she was among the top 30 finalists before the event’s cancellation.
In March 2024, she was appointed as Miss Universe New Zealand 2024 and was set to represent New Zealand at the Miss Universe 2024 pageant. However, due to controversies surrounding her acting career and the subsequent cancellation of the Miss Universe New Zealand franchise, her title was revoked.
Despite these challenges, Franki continued her pageant journey and was appointed as Miss Cosmo New Zealand 2024, representing her country in the Miss Cosmo 2024 pageant.
Throughout her career, Franki Russell has showcased versatility across modeling, reality television, acting, and pageantry, establishing herself as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.
Personal Life
Franki Russell has been linked romantically to several individuals, including racing driver Marlon Stöckinger; however, she has clarified that they were merely friends getting to know each other.