Hello 👋 I’m Stella, born on July 12, 2001 — a proud Cancer baby ♋ from the Philippines 🇵🇭 and a proud trans Pinay 💖. We are only two siblings in the family, and I’m the youngest. I have one older sis who works in the Middle East as a housekeeper to provide for her family as a solo parent. My mama works as a home manicurist, while my papa is a retired construction worker. I graduated from Senior High School in 2018 with a major in Culinary Arts, but unfortunately, I wasn’t able to continue college because of financial struggles. If you ask me now if I still want to study, my answer would honestly be “No.” My parents are getting older, and I don’t want to see them suffer just to support my education. Instead, I chose to work and help provide for our family’s needs so they can live more comfortably.

Many people say that I’m ambitious or desperate because I dream big despite not achieving much yet in life. Maybe that’s partly true. Sometimes, I feel stuck at my age because I focused more on helping my family, paying bills, and supporting our needs rather than chasing my own dreams. As a trans woman, I also dream of having procedures like breast augmentation, rhinoplasty, hip enhancement, and many more — all to feel more confident and beautiful. I also dream of owning updated gadgets like an iPhone, MacBook, and iPad, as well as investing in gold jewelry. But above all, my biggest dream — the one I always pray to God for — is to have my own house and lot someday. 🙏 None of these dreams have come true yet, and yes, there are times when I lose hope. But that never stops me from working hard and striving in life. I believe that as long as you believe in yourself, nothing can stop you from achieving your dreams. Thank you ❤️

Life has never been easy for me, and maybe I’m still far from the dreams I pray for every night. But despite all the struggles, disappointments, and sacrifices, I continue to stand strong — not only for myself, but for the people I love most. I may not have achieved everything yet, but I carry a heart full of determination, hope, and faith. One day, I know I’ll look back at this version of myself — the tired, struggling, and doubted Stella — and thank her for never giving up. Because behind every sacrifice is a dream waiting to happen, and behind every tear is a stronger woman being created. And when that day finally comes, when I finally have the life, peace, and home I’ve always prayed for, I’ll proudly say: “I made it — not because life was easy, but because I never stopped believing in myself.” 💖