The story behind the fame of Effortless Beauty Badjao Girl

The effortless beauty of 13 year old Rita Gabiola known as 'Badjao Girl' caught the attention of media, politician, famous celebrities and netizens.

Rita Gabiola, a 13 year-old girl from a poor family with a simple dream was first seen on a photograped of Topher Quinto Burgos during the Pahiyas Festival of Lucban Town in Quezon Province, May 15 2016. Her morena skin, model-like body posture and effortless beauty caught the attention of the photographer that made him interested and take a photo of the girl. After being seen on the photo, it was quickly become viral and capture the attention of the media, poticians and even famous celebrities.

Rita Gaviola admitted that she got scared thinking she will be arrested by the police for begging.

Because of becoming very known, with the help of social media, Rita Gabiola the Badjao Girl receives a couple of helps from celebrities such as Miss World Philippines 2015 Hillarie Danielle Parungao, Miss International Philippines 2014 Bianca Guidotti, Miss Earth 2015 Angelia Ong, Lucena Mayor Roderick Alcala and Lawyer Asis Perez , national director of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources.