For a lot of celebrities, rising to fame wasn’t easy. They had to endure immense hardship, even the shackles of poverty, before making it big. They had to start working at a very young age, juggling their time in between projects.

Through their hardwork, talent, and persistence, with the help of the good people around them as well, they are able to achieve the success and lush life they have now. All their sacrifices have paid off, giving their families a better and brighter future.

Ejay Falcon was in elementary when his mother abandoned him and his siblings in Mindoro. He would also drop out of school due to financial problems.

Fortunately, however, a hairstylist discovered Ejay and helped him start his showbiz career. And what really catapulted Ejay to immense fame was his being part of Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition Plus in 2008, wherein this “Promdi Hottie of Mindoro” eventually was declared the Big Winner.

Since his win on PBB, Ejay would appear in numerous teleseryes and become one of ABS-CBN’s premiere actors.

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When Ejay reached the pinnacle of his career, he did not forget to share their blessings with other people and keep his feet on the ground. He utilized his popularity and talent to inspire everyone to never give up on our dreams and never cease believing in ourselves.

Here’s Ejay and the inspirational transformation we should all emulate.