Laura Lehmann
Introduction
Laura Victoria Lehmann (born July 16, 1994) is a Filipino TV Host, model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss World Philippines 2017 and will represent the Philippines at Miss World 2017 pageant to be held in China.
Early life
Lehmann graduated from Assumption College during her grade school days then during high school she transferred to Beacon International School before graduating at the International School of Manila. She also attended Occidental College before transferring to Ateneo de Manila University to finish her studies.
She is a former member of the Philippines women's national softball team during her younger years and was supposed to play for Ateneo before she decided to accept the scholarship offered to her by the Occidental College at the last minute.
Career
Lehmann started of her career as a courtside reporter in the UAAP Season 77 and 78 for the Ateneo Blue Eagles. She then went on to be a courstide reporter in the Shakey's V-League in 2015. In 2016, she became one of the hosts of the shows Upfront at the UAAP in ABS-CBN Sports and Action and Listed in Lifestyle.
Pageantry
Binibining Pilipinas 2014
On March 30, 2014, Lehmann joined the Binibining Pilipinas 2014 pageant wherein she was hailed as 1st runner-up.
Miss World Philippines 2017
On September 3, 2017, Lehmann joined and won the Miss World Philippines 2017 pageant wherein she succeeded Catriona Gray.
Miss World 2017
Lehmann will represent the Philippines in the Miss World 2017 pageant in China where in she will compete to succeed Stephanie Del Valle of Puerto Rico.
Personal life
Since 2014, Lehmann has been in a relationship with basketball player Von Pessumal.
She is currently taking up Psychology at the Ateneo de Manila University.