Humble Beginnings

I have utmost respect for this Cambodian beauty queen who returned home to her village after winning her Mrs International Ambassador crown. She put the sash and crown on her mum and took a photo with her, smiling all the way. What struck me was how simple the house was, filled with clothes in disarray. She did not disguise and took photos of certain corners of the house. Some others would do a separate photo shoot in a hotel room or suite. Not her. She told us "this is who I am", and I find the photos very sweet. 

She had made a simple speech/ interview, and I quote

“Only one word, thank you and thank you for all the mistakes, this is a dream that I used to dream, now I see, but I’m sorry, I still do not hope.

For those who have never imagined, it feels different.”

A humble person, very grounded.

And I suspect she may get flak from the "upper class" for embracing her roots.

To hell with them. She is as real as anybody can be. 

My kind of gal. 5-star through and through!