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12-year-old Cambodian Princess Norodom Jenna: The Pressure Behind Her Halo
Norodom Jenna, a 12-year-old Cambodian princess, although young, has already sparked a craze on Southeast Asian social media and is highly loved by netizens. She has a sweet appearance and outstanding talents, shining brightly like a princess in a fairy tale.
However, the princess’s life is not as perfect as a fairy tale, and if she wants to wear a crown, she must bear its weight. Behind this dazzling display, Jenna is bearing pressure that is disproportionate to her age.
Cambodian French mixed race, proficient in five languages
Norodom Jenna was born in Paris, France in 2012. Her mother is Norodom Bophary, a Cambodian princess, and her father is a French tycoon, so she has a Cambodian French mixed race background. As the great granddaughter of the late King Norodom Sihanouk, she is a legitimate member of the Cambodian royal family and holds the official title Neak Ang Mchas Ksatrey Norodom Jenna, which means Princess Jenna Norodom.
Despite having royal status, Jenna does not have any real power within the royal family. At the age of three, she returned to Cambodia with her family, and by the age of seven, she had already mastered the five languages of Khmer, English, French, Chinese, and Thai, demonstrating extraordinary language talent. However, due to the large number of offspring in the Cambodian royal family, Jenna did not receive special favor.
Youth fame: versatile models, actors, singers
Despite not holding a prominent position in the royal family, Jenna’s mother decided to take a different path and cultivate her into a star. Since childhood, Jenna has received training in performing arts such as beauty, singing, and dancing. At the age of only 12, she is already an experienced model, actress, and singer. She has filmed numerous magazines, advertisements, and participated in the filming of multiple TV dramas and movies, even becoming a spokesperson for multiple brands.
Jenna’s versatility and sweet appearance have earned her high popularity. She has 115000 followers on Instagram, 2.58 million on Facebook, and nearly 910000 subscribers on YouTube, making her a hot public figure.
Becoming a national spokesperson: bringing money and fame to the royal family
Cambodia’s international reputation has gradually declined in recent years, and the country’s finances have become increasingly tight. However, Jenna’s immense popularity not only enhanced the image of the royal family, but also provided a new source of income for the financially constrained royal family. She, an unknown little princess, instantly became a national focal point and an important spokesperson for Cambodia in international occasions.
In 2021, Jenna was appointed as a goodwill ambassador for the Cambodian Dance Sports Association, representing the country in multiple international performances and visits, bringing glory to the country.
Childhood deprived: almost reduced to a tool for making money
Despite Jenna’s passion for singing and dancing, her childhood was dominated by constant commercial activities.
At an age when she should have gone to school and played with peers, Jenna frequently appeared in various commercial activities, from performances, advertisements to endorsements, and even participated in restaurant openings and real estate events. Her life was almost filled, her childhood was deprived, and she became a tool for the royal family to make money.
Girl group dream: planning to debut in South Korea
Jenna is still a super K-POP fan, and there have been rumors recently that she plans to go to South Korea and debut as a girl group. Due to her similar half blood Barbie appearance to BLACKPINK’s Lisa, coupled with her talent in singing and dancing, many netizens believe that her girl group dream will soon come true.
Although Jenna’s future development is still unknown, her potential is infinite. We can only send our blessings to this young princess, wishing her happiness and healthy growth under the spotlight.