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How to be poor: a young girl's Facebook guide

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A 14-year-old girl has shot to fame on Facebook for her video tips on how to make the most out of what you have in one of the world's poorest countries, Honduras.

She is known by her nickname La Chiki - 'the little one'. Ever wanted to straighten your hair on a budget or sniff out a fashion bargain? She's your girl - she posts her tips on her Facebook page, external.

Now, companies have started cashing in, getting her to promote their wares. She rose to fame for her lessons on humility, but as she reaches celebrity status, can she stay humble?

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