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TikTok star Queenee Mercado looks back at humble beginnings

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Jeff Fernando

<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img alt="TikTok star Queenee looks back at humble beginnings" src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2023/life/02/17/02172023-tiktok-star-queenee-looks-back-humble-beginnings.jpg"/></figure></div>MANILA -- One of TikTok’s fastest rising sensations Queenee Mercado has a “panalo” story that&#x27;s primed to inspire and motivate today&#x27;s online generation. Long before fame and success came, Mercado was a simple probinsyana who grew up in her hometown in Batangas. She did not show much promise then, and stardom was just a distant dream for her. As a kid, she needed to hurdle a few speed bumps, including being called “broiler” because of her plus-size.But Mercado was undaunted. As a showbiz aspirant, she participated in acting workshops, hoping these would open doors for her. For the longest time, however, she only snagged bit roles.Thankfully, her flair for self-expression led her to the video-sharing platform TikTok. That was when Mercado’s profile really took off. To date, she has accumulated over 13 million followers, a testament to how her charm and appeal can generate a rabid following.Puregold has trained the spotlight on Mercado through TikTok’s “52 Weeks,” a 36-episode series that starred Mercado in the lead role of Mina, alongside co-star Jin Macapagal. Despite this, she has remained unaffected, an attitude that endears her to her legions of followers.Mercado’s rise as a social media star proves that determination and a healthy mindset can trump any or all challenges. And if one wants to be happy, humility is important to have as well.

One of TikTok’s fastest rising sensations Queenee Mercado has a 'panalo' story that's primed to inspire and motivate today's online generation. 