In a world where adults often seem to have lost their way, a young seven-year-old, Annika Co, reminded us of the simple lessons of life – wisdom, positivity, kindness, and understanding. These valuable life principles were put on display during a heartwarming episode of GTV's "It's Showtime" in the segment called "Mini Ms. U".
In an impromptu acting skit, Annika acted alongside Vice Ganda, portraying friends set to perform a duet. As Vice hesitated due to stage fright, Annika provided comforting words that resonated with the audience and left a lasting impact.
"If some people don't like you, then it's fine. What's important is someone still likes you,” she said, demonstrating empathy and understanding well beyond her years.
As the skit evolved, Vice questioned their self-worth and their ability to be loved if they weren’t the best. To which, Annika replied, “You shouldn’t be worrying about if you’ll be the best in the world. You have to be the best version of yourself.” This profound insight struck a chord with many, including the actress Anne Curtis, who was visibly moved by the young girl's wisdom.
What a genuinely kind and pure soul. 🤍
— Anne Curtis-Smith (@annecurtissmith) July 3, 2023
Bless her heart.
Kudos to her parents for instilling such beautiful values. Imagine if we were all like this. No hatred or harmful words would exist. 🥹 https://t.co/qrvjUpVwa1
Anne Curtis expressed her admiration for Annika's pure-hearted wisdom, “Naiyak ako kasi it was so pure na parang if everyone could be as kind as this child, wala nang hatred sa mundo. It was so innocent and pure. So beautiful,” she shared. Curtis, a mother herself, continued to sing praises for the young girl on Twitter. “What a genuinely kind and pure soul. Bless her heart. Kudos to her parents for instilling such beautiful values. Imagine if we were all like this. No hatred or harmful words would exist.”
Aside from Anne, netizens were quick to appreciate Annika's parents for raising a child with such deep understanding and empathy. Many expressed how adults could learn a lot from this child about wisdom, positivity, kindness, and understanding. Others wished for more children like Annika who embody such an enlightened view of the world.
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In the end, Annika's performance left a resounding impact, earning her the title of “Mini Miss U” for the day. But more than the title, she imparted a lesson that transcends the borders of the show. It's a lesson about the power of kindness, the need for self-love, and the beauty of being the best version of oneself. It serves as a gentle reminder for parents and children alike about the values that truly matter.
This heartwarming episode serves to remind us that sometimes, wisdom comes from the most unexpected sources. It urges parents to foster an environment that nurtures these traits in their children, for these children, just like Annika, will shape the society of tomorrow.