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As a girl, to beg in the street, suddenly became a model

As a girl, to beg in the street, suddenly became a model

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Looking for 13-year-old Rita Gaviola from the Philippines, it's hard to believe that three years ago she asked on the street at passers-by alms, to her brothers and sisters had something to eat. During this time, the schoolgirl managed to star in several reality shows, to work with world famous brands and to acquire Instagram in an audience of over 100 thousand people.

But all this would not exist if not for one random photo. Read below truly an amazing story girls.

As a girl, to beg in the street, suddenly became a model

The incredible story of Rita Gavioli started in 2016. Then she begged on the streets Lukban to somehow help his family. Her father worked as a garbage collector and her mother stayed at home to look after Rita and her five brothers and sisters.

As a girl, to beg in the street, suddenly became a model

None of the children at that time did not go to school, but even taking this into account, the family was barely able to make ends meet. So Rita often went outside to ask kind strangers money to live.

As a girl, to beg in the street, suddenly became a model

Once it was noticed by a Filipino photographer. The man drew attention to the natural beauty of Rita and decided to capture it on photo. The photographer published in the Internet, not knowing how to change a girl's life with one click "download."

As a girl, to beg in the street, suddenly became a model

A photograph of 13-year-old beggars almost immediately became viral. Users admired the appearance of Gavioli, her pure and immaculate natural beauty. In Internet circles, she was nicknamed "the girl Bajo" (Badjao Girl) because of belonging to this ethnic group. Soon the photo came to Filipino models who have made every effort to help the girl to get out of poverty.

As a girl, to beg in the street, suddenly became a model

Local beauty Queen published a photo of Rita on their pages as long as it is not drew attention of modeling agencies. So the girl got the first contracts in several small roles in television series and became the youngest member of popular reality show Big Brother.

As a girl, to beg in the street, suddenly became a model

The hype around Badjao Girl did Rita popular in social networks. Now on its account in Instagram signed by more than 100 thousand people.

As a girl, to beg in the street, suddenly became a model

Many fans from abroad have provided her with financial support. For example, in 2018, Rita Gaviola uploaded a video on YouTube which showed a new house for his family, and thanked a kind of grace Kreutzer, a dedicated American fan, for what it sponsored its construction.

As a girl, to beg in the street, suddenly became a model

Despite the fact that in the last couple of years, the person of Rita Gavioli was discussed much less frequently, it still remains popular in the Philippine social media. She continues to work as a model, but only in your free time. Now Rita is busy getting an education.

As a girl, to beg in the street, suddenly became a model

This story is a good proof that tales like "Cinderella" can sometimes happen in real life. Another great example is the success story of 21-year-old Australian, who a few years ago, bummed, and now included in the rating of the richest young entrepreneurs in the country.

Keywords: Poverty | Girl | Model | Model Agency | Modeling | Beggars | Philippines | Schoolgirl