A Road Sweeper's Life Changed With One Viral Photo – This Single Mum Is Now A Model
Meen, a mother of two, swept Bangkok's roads to make a living.
Cover image via Meen never expected her life to change while sweeping the streets of Bangkok's bustling Chinatown — but fate had other plans
Image via semyonrezchikov / TikTok
The 28-year-old single mother of two was quietly doing her job when a chance encounter with Russian photographer Semyon Rezchikov turned her into an Internet sensation.
Drawn to her warm smile and natural charm, Rezchikov snapped a portrait of Meen in her work uniform, broom and dustpan in hand.
He even printed the photo on the spot, gifting it to her. The result? A moment of pure joy captured on film — and soon, shared across millions of screens.
The video of their meeting exploded online, with Meen quickly dubbed "Thailand's most well-known cleaner"
But the story didn't stop at viral fame.
Enter Nong Chat — one of Thailand's most prominent makeup artists.
Struck by Meen's authenticity, he invited her to model for his cosmetics brand.
For the first time in her life, Meen stepped into a studio, transforming into a striking vision reminiscent of characters from the cult Thai horror flick Art of the Devil 2
Now gracing promotional campaigns, Meen's before-and-after transformations have captivated audiences.
Her tattoos, natural tan, and quiet confidence have sparked praise, with some calling her a "natural-born supermodel".
Raising two sons, aged 10 and 6, Meen once imagined herself sweeping streets until retirement.
Today, she's sweeping the Internet instead — a reminder that beauty, grit, and grace can shine brightest in the most unexpected places.
