Rita Gaviola, commonly known as ‘Badjao Girl’ is now a mother after she posted a photo with her child on Instagram.
On August 9, Badjao Girl shared that she can still achieve many things despite being a mother.
“Sa mga na-disappoint or marami pang sasabihin sa akin buhay ko iyong tinatahak ko saka marami pa akong kayang gawin and maraming salamat po sa mga sumusuporta kasama na namin si baby Kia sa susunod na mga vlog namin,” she said.
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In a separate post, she shared a close-up photo of her baby. She said people should not direct their hate on her child.
“Sabihan ninyo lang ako masasakit na salita kahit laitin niyo ako okay lang sa akin Basta wag ninyo lang idamay ang anak ko tatanggapin ko lahat ng masasakit wag lang anak ko.”
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Pregnancy rumors on Gaviola began around June 2022 when a netizen pointed out the social media influencer’s weight gain on her TikTok video.
She previously denied the pregnancy rumors and even gave sarcastic responses to her bashers.
“Hahaha opo buntis ako sabi ng hula mo.”
Gaviola became famous in 2016 after netizens were stunned at her looks and acts as a Badjao girl.
She first appeared on Pinoy Big Brother Season 7 as a teen housemate.
In 2019, she got a role for the Kapuso series Sahaya with lead stars Miguel Tanfelix and Bianca Umali.
In February 2022, she then, joined–It’s Showtime’s Showtime Sexy Babe, where she won as a daily winner.