Laura Lehmann
Laura Lehmann | |
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Lehmann in 2022 | |
| Born | Laura Victoria Lehmann July 16, 1994 Makati, Philippines |
| Alma mater | Ateneo de Manila University |
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)[1] |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 1 |
| Beauty pageant titleholder | |
| Title | Miss World Philippines 2017 |
| Hair color | Black |
| Eye color | Brown |
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Laura Victoria Lehmann-Pessumal (born July 16, 1994) is a Filipino television host, model, and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss World Philippines 2017.[2] She represented the Philippines at the Miss World 2017 pageant in China and finished as a Top 40 semifinalist.[3]
Early life and education
Lehmann is of German, Swiss, Spanish, and Filipino descent and was raised by a single mother.[4]
Lehmann attended Assumption College San Lorenzo and Beacon International School for grade school, before graduating high school from the International School Manila. She also attended Occidental College in Los Angeles, United States, before transferring to the Ateneo de Manila University to finish her studies,[5] graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology in 2014.[6]
She was a member of the Philippines women's national softball team during her younger years[7] and was supposed to play for the Ateneo before she decided to accept the scholarship offered to her by the Occidental College at the last minute.[8]
Career
Lehmann started her career as a courtside reporter in the UAAP Season 77 and 78 for the Ateneo Blue Eagles.[9] 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.[10]
In 2018, Lehmann transferred and signed a management contract with GMA Network.
In 2020, Lehman became one of the hosts of The Game, the flagship sports newscast of One Sports.
Pageantry
Binibining Pilipinas 2014
On March 30, 2014, Lehmann joined the Binibining Pilipinas 2014 pageant wherein she finished as the first runner-up.[11]
Miss World Philippines 2017
On September 3, 2017, Lehmann joined and won the Miss World Philippines 2017 pageant succeeding Catriona Gray.[2][12]
On October 7, 2018, Lehmann crowned Katarina Rodriguez as her successor at the Miss World Philippines 2018 pageant held at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay, Philippines.[13][14]
Miss World 2017
Lehmann represented the Philippines at the Miss World 2017 pageant in Sanya, China, where she placed in the Top 40 and won the Beauty With A Purpose award.[3]
Personal life
Since 2014, Lehmann has been in a relationship with basketball player Von Pessumal.[15] In May 2020, they announced their engagement after being together for five years.[16] On May 23, 2021, she announced her marriage to Pessumal, which was solemnized in a civil ceremony earlier that year.[17] Lehmann announced her pregnancy in January 2025.[18] She gave birth to her first child, a daughter, in May 2025.[19]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Elise | Rita | Film debut | [20][21] |
| The Annulment | Trisha | [22][23] |
References
- ^ "Laura LEHMANN, Philippines 2017". Miss World. Retrieved February 24, 2018.
- ^ a b "Former Ateneo courtside reporter Laura Lehmann crowned as Miss World Philippines 2017". ABS-CBN Sports. September 3, 2017. Archived from the original on September 4, 2017.
- ^ a b "Miss World 2017 journey ends for Laura Lehmann". ABS-CBN News. November 18, 2017. Retrieved December 4, 2017.
- ^ "Laura Lehmann's Beauty with a Purpose Cause Aims to Help Underprivileged Young Mothers Get Fresh Breast Milk". Lifestyle Asia. June 3, 2018. Retrieved June 16, 2021.
- ^ "Laura Lehmann: The new face in the crowd". The Guidon. September 11, 2014.
- ^ "Get to know: Ateneo courtside reporter Laura Lehmann". ABS-CBN Sports. November 26, 2015. Archived from the original on December 2, 2015.
- ^ "What drew Von Pessumal to girlfriend Laura Lehmann". ABS-CBN Sports. August 20, 2015. Archived from the original on August 23, 2015.
- ^ "This beauty queen is a team player". Philippine Daily Inquirer. November 7, 2015.
- ^ "Binibining Plipinas runner-up Laura Lehmann is the Neweset Ateneo courtside reporter in the UAAP". Philippine Daily Inquirer. July 11, 2014.
- ^ "How then-pedia-aspirant Laura Lehmann fell in love with hosting". ABS-CBN Sports. January 9, 2017. Archived from the original on January 28, 2017.
- ^ "FULL LIST: Binibining Pilipinas 2014 winners". Rappler. March 31, 2014.
- ^ "Laura Lehmann is Miss World Philippines 2017". CNN Philippines. Archived from the original on September 6, 2017. Retrieved July 10, 2021.
- ^ "Katarina Rodriguez crowned Miss World Philippines 2018". ABS-CBN News. October 7, 2018. Retrieved July 10, 2021.
- ^ Caparas, Celso de Guzman. "Davao beauty crowned 2018 Miss World Philippines". Philstar.com. Retrieved July 10, 2021.
- ^ "Love blossoms for Pessumal and courtside reporter, but both keep eyes on goal". Spin.ph. October 20, 2015.
- ^ "Laura Lehmann, Von Pessumal announce engagement". Rappler. May 11, 2020.
- ^ "Von Pessumal, Laura Lehmann eloped early this year, couple reveals". Spin.ph. May 23, 2021. Retrieved May 26, 2021.
- ^ "'Biggest dream come true': Former beauty queen Laura Lehmann announces pregnancy". ABS-CBN. January 8, 2025. Retrieved January 8, 2025.
- ^ Aquino, Maine; Eusebio, Aaron Brennt; Crucillo, Karen Juliane (May 15, 2025). "Laura Lehmann gives birth to first child". GMA Entertainment. Archived from the original on October 5, 2025. Retrieved October 5, 2025.
- ^ "Laura Lehmann talks about her first movie 'Elise'". Rappler. January 22, 2019. Retrieved January 12, 2021.
- ^ "Former UAAP courtside reporter Laura Lehmann debuts in the movie 'Elise'". Spin.ph. Retrieved January 12, 2021.
- ^ "'The Annulment': Laura Lehmann speaks about the movie". November 5, 2019. Retrieved January 12, 2021.
- ^ "Miss World PH 2017 Laura Lehmann on joining Lovi-Joem film: "I didn't want to bring down the movie."". PEP.ph. Retrieved January 12, 2021.