Kat Gumabao inspires selflove one runway at a time
K AT Gumabao never once thought that she will become a model. In fact, the reason she took up Psychology in De La Salle University was because she wanted to help people solve their problems. However, as life would have
of Advertising and Events where she discovered another way she could help other people: through modeling.
working for a BTL (below the line) agency. It was not something I dreamt of doing when I was younger but when I started I received a lot of messages saying they were
this could be a way to reach out to others,” Kat recalls of her early days in the industry.
Week stint for Torrid Fashion in November 2017, believes that her journey is not just about her, “I am pursuing my career in modeling here in the US because of the people who are lost and uninspired, those who dislike themselves because they do
- ing for my spot because I want to inspire people to love themselves as they are.”
She goes on to say, “I am here to show the world that what society considers as
story to inspire in a way that makes them believe that there is hope, there is kindness, and there is still love in the world. I also hope that my courage will inspire their own.”
Kat adds that while she is still afraid at times when it comes to chasing after her dreams, she clings on to God to give her strength, “The journey has not been easy. Whenever I walk into a casting room, I still end up having doubts but that won’t stop me, we just keep pushing on.”
“It is the love of Jesus that strengthens me every day, it is what keeps me going. The support from people who tag me on social media with their own stories inspire me as well and fuels my passion. Seeing their posts really fuel me to keep going.”
Pursuing her dream in Los Angeles was also inspired by her advocacy.
“Filipinos tend to support other Filipinos when they go abroad. I came here in the hopes that people will embrace my advocacy and start loving themselves more,” says she.
She also notes that the support she gets from her kababayans go a long way in her pursuit, “Brands in the States are similar to brands in Manila, they look at your social media following and so the support of following, liking, and supporting me on social media goes a long way.”
Her advise for those pursuing their
have nothing to fear for the battle is not yours, it is Christ’s! God will always open doors and He will lead you to the right path. With Jesus, nothing is impossible!”
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