The most inspiring CoverGirl ever? Make-up blogger, 13, fighting two types of cancer becomes honorary face of beauty giant
Here is updated information regarding a brave young soul who is spreading her beauty dust far and wide even though he has situations that might stop “regular” people. Kudos to this wonderful young gal!
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By TAMARA ABRAHAM and OLIVIA FLEMING
A 13-year-old cancer sufferer, who became a YouTube star thanks to her inspired make-up video tutorials, has become an honorary face of CoverGirl.
Talia Joy Castellano was thrilled to learn the news last month during an interview with Ellen Degeneres, and today, the beauty giant released a campaign-style image bearing her face.
The teenager, who developed an interest in make-up six years ago, when she was first diagnosed with neuroblastoma, has attracted over 14million viewers to her video blog.
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This summer, however, Talia uploaded a post announcing she now has ‘neuroblastoma and leukemia at the same time’.
Although she says ‘the chances of surviving are fewer than surviving,’ she will continue her videos ‘for as long as I can.’
Despite the harrowing diagnosis, Talia was bursting with positivity and energy when she appeared on Ms DeGeneres’ show.
Clearly in awe of the host and the standing ovation she was greeted with, her eyes welled up at the beginning.
‘I’m shaking I love you so much!’ she admitted.
Mutual admiration: The teenager, who developed an interest in make-up six years ago, when she was first diagnosed with neuroblastoma, was as in awe of Ellen as the host was of her
In awe: Talia had no idea Ellen would surprise her with her very own CoverGirl poster
Indeed, when asked how she stays so positive, Talia quoted a line Ms Degeneres said in her role as Dory in Finding Nemo.
‘When people ask me that, what do you want me to do, be depressed?’ she said. ‘I mean a little fishy told me, “Just keep swimming, just keep swimming!”‘
Of course, the admiration was mutual, and Ms Degeneres, in turn could not praise Talia enough.
‘I’ll keep telling you that too,’ she replied. ‘I’m so glad that a fish told you that.

















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