You’ve survived brain and heart tumors. When the doctor told you the news, what was your biggest fear?
My first thought wasn’t “Will I die?” but “Will I still have time to do what I love?”
What scared me most wasn’t death itself, but not having truly lived — not getting to tell the people I love how much they mean to me.
As a model, appearance is everything. How did you feel when you had to shave your head for treatment?
I cried while shaving my head — it felt like losing my old self.But strangely, it was also freeing. I realized I wasn’t just my looks.What I lost was only hair; what I gained was courage and self-acceptance.
How did you stay strong through the pain of treatment?
My strength came from my family, friends, and my love for life.I laughed a lot — not because I wasn’t in pain, but because laughter reminded me I was still alive.Even when I wanted to give up, I knew I’d regret not fighting for another day.
Has your idea of “beauty” or “life” changed?
I used to think beauty was about perfection.Now I see it’s about being real — scars, flaws, and all.To live isn’t just to breathe, but to feel, taste, and love deeply.
What message would you give to those going through pain or hardship?
Don’t be afraid to cry or ask for help.Bravery isn’t never breaking down — it’s standing up again after you do.Healing isn’t about erasing scars; it’s becoming more whole because of them.
You once spoke up after a taxi incident. What do you think society still lacks in terms of women’s safety?
I wanted people to know that those looks and actions are not okay.Women deserve to live freely — to wear what they want, to exist without fear or judgment.True safety is the freedom to simply be.
What does wearing HÁI mean to you?
HÁI isn’t just clothing — it’s a reminder to embrace myself again.
After my surgeries, I struggled to love my body.But in HÁI, I felt free and strong. My scars don’t define me — they tell my story.
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