Pinoy Big Brother alumna Rita Gaviola has married her non-showbiz partner, Jeric Ong.
Rita, also known as "Badjao Girl," uploaded the same-day edit video to Facebook, which was taken during the special occasion.
The wedding took place at the Cathedral Shrine and Parish of the Good Shepherd in Quezon City.
From there, the newlyweds and guests made their way to the Artan Garden in Novaliches for the reception.
Rita wrote (published as is), "Ms. Ong nako thank you much po sa lahat ng naging parte sa mahalangang araw nato."
Dressed in a white sleeveless gown by Julie Villapaz, Rita completed her look with makeup by Vanessa Antipas.
RITA-JERIC ENGAGEMENT
Rita revealed her engagement to Jeric in an Instagram post on October 30, 2023.
“This is it,” she wrote in the caption, accompanying a photo that captured Jeric down on one knee, holding Rita’s hand during the proposal.
The announcement came more than a year after Rita revealed that she and Jeric had welcomed a child together.
Read: Badjao Girl Rita Gaviola now a mother
RITA GAVIOLA'S SHOWBIZ JOURNEY
Rita, a Badjao native, first gained popularity after a photo of her begging for money during the Pahiyas Festival in Lucban, Quezon, went viral in May 2016.
She was 13 years old at the time.
Rita's natural beauty, as seen in the viral photo, captured the attention of the public.
Her sudden rise to online fame later earned her a spot on the hit reality show Pinoy Big Brother 7: Teen Edition that same year.
Maymay Entrata emerged as the season's winner, while Kisses Delavin finished as the runner-up.
Rita would join It's Showtime's "Showtime Sexy Babe" where she won the segment's winner for the day on February 17, 2022.
Rita said she joined the competition to showcase the talents and capabilities of members of indigenous communities.
Her entry into show business and motherhood did not hinder Rita from continuing her studies, and she graduated from high school in 2023.
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