TikTok Heroes
03:23 Min
TikTok Heroes
I'm a beauty influencer with no arms. Here’s how I deal with cyberbullies
28 Mar 2022 06:55pm
Buntida ‘Faii’ Chinnawong is a make-up artist who shares her beauty secrets and everyday life with 5.8 million followers on #TikTok. Born without arms, the Thai #contentcreator is known for her cheeky sense of humour and dance moves. The ‘feet makeup artist’, as she is called, also has her share of cyberbullies and hateful comments. At her lowest, she spiralled into depression which was the "most difficult time" of her life. But she decided to fight back with humour, and now also tries to inspire others.
About the Show
In 2020, TikTok was the world's most downloaded app. Many may associate the platform with frivolous lip syncing and dance challenges to dangerous stunts and questionable dares. But there are some users who have found creative ways to use TikTok for more than pure entertainment and attention. Be it teaching and education or raising awareness and advocating for various causes, in Southeast Asia, these content creators are reaching millions with their posts and impacting the lives of their followers. Who are these people using their platform to make a difference? What are the challenges that come with going viral? We go behind-the-scenes to see how these TikTokers are creating change in this region.
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