Beauty queen and former ‘Pinoy Big Brother’ housemate Franki Russell said she was “shocked and hurt” over claims linking her to the reported breakup of Sandro Marcos and actress Alexa Miro.
Speaking to members of the entertainment press during the press conference of her new series ‘The Fake Socialite’, Russell firmly denied allegations that she was a third party in the relationship.
“That never happened. It is not true. I met him before but in circles. We have mutual friends. But the reason she broke up was ridiculous. I have not seen the guy in years. Nothing more than friends,” she said.
Russell also questioned the timeline referenced in Miro’s earlier statements.
“What she said was completely untrue. What she spoke of was an encounter that happened three years ago. But she failed to mention the timeline, which I thought was a super slap in the face.”
“You say you came out of a relationship of five years but the scenario I saw you was in 2023? How does that even make sense,” she added.
She further expressed disappointment over how the issue was publicly discussed.
“I think his ex was on a live stream, sounded lasing maybe. Saying things. I was shocked and I felt sad, you were not a girl’s girl. You encouraged tearing down another woman when the facts were not right. I do not know her apart from that situation,” Russell said.
Meanwhile, Russell also clarified rumors linking her to actor Enrique Gil after photos of them together in Bohol circulated online.
“That was a group trip actually. I had my friend there and he had friends. There was a point in time we were getting together I guess. But we realized we are better off as friends,” she explained.
“It is so hard to date in Manila and in the showbiz industry. I am not looking for anyone at the moment,” she added, confirming that she is currently single and focused on her career.
Russell stars alongside Cindy Miranda, Priscilla Meirelles, and Joko Diaz in ‘The Fake Socialite’, directed by Gino M. Santos and now streaming on Viva Movie Box.
The microdrama follows the story of Mikay, an assistant navigating the elite world of socialites, who seeks revenge after being humiliated by her employer—leading to a dramatic rise that may also come with consequences.
