foto: Instagram/nongchat & TikTok/semyonrezchikov)

Transformation from street sweeper to model.

  13 April 2025 22:00

Who would have thought that a daily routine as a street sweeper could be the beginning of an extraordinary life change? That's what happened to Noppajit Somboonsate, or Meen for short, a 28-year-old single mother from Bangkok. Unexpectedly, her portrait taken by a Russian photographer went viral on social media and opened the way to the glamorous world of modeling.

Meen's story is not only about the transformation of appearance, but also about how luck, hard work, and sincerity can open doors to opportunities never imagined before. Here is a portrait of Noppajit Somboonsate after becoming a Thai model, summarized from various sources, Sunday (13/4).

1. An unexpected start to the meeting

This woman used to be a street sweeper, then went viral as a model, here are 6 of her portraits

photo: TikTok/semyonrezchikov

Meen Somboonsate's story began when he was doing his routine as a street sweeper in Bangkok. Unbeknownst to him, a Russian photographer, Semyon Rezchikov, took a picture of him. This moment was recorded and uploaded to TikTok, then went viral in a short time.

2. The public reaction was overwhelming

This woman used to be a street sweeper, then went viral as a model, here are 6 of her portraits

photo: Instagram/nongchat

The video caught the attention of netizens who were amazed by Meen's beauty. The media and modeling agencies began to find out more about her, making Meen, who was originally just an ordinary worker, suddenly become the public spotlight.

3. Unexpected changes in his life

This woman used to be a street sweeper, then went viral as a model, here are 6 of her portraits

Instagram photo/@nongchat

Meen admitted that he never thought that a fleeting encounter could change his life. He had worked as a street sweeper for a year and was happy, but now he had to face a big change in his life.

4. Makeover and new popularity

This woman used to be a street sweeper, then went viral as a model, here are 6 of her portraits

photo: Instagram/nongchat

A famous Thai make-up artist, Nong Chat, invited her for a free make-up session and photographed Meen in a movie-like look. The result went viral again, and Meen became widely known as a charming and inspiring figure.

5. Career as a model

This woman used to be a street sweeper, then went viral as a model, here are 6 of her portraits

photo: Instagram/nongchat

After the makeover, Meen began receiving offers from various brands and marketing agencies. She became the face of Nong Chat cosmetics and participated in several other advertising campaigns.

6. Big steps and new hopes

This woman used to be a street sweeper, then went viral as a model, here are 6 of her portraits

photo: Instagram/@nongchat

Meen eventually decided to leave his job as a street sweeper and focus on his new career as a model. His story is an inspiration and proves that luck can come from unexpected directions, as long as we continue to live our lives diligently and sincerely.

(brl/red)

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