An unexpected chance: a McDonald's worker became a sought-after model (10 photos)
A stunning American woman worked at a fast food chain, earning £7 an hour. Now she earns £1,000 for just one shoot. Her life was changed thanks to her Instagram photos. The beauty shares her story so others know: dreams do come true. 
The life of a McDonald's worker changed dramatically after she was discovered on Instagram a year ago. 
23-year-old Tanya McDonnell from Washington says she's currently living a fairytale life, traveling to Dubai, Germany, London, and Manchester. 
Even while working at the fast food chain, she posted unfiltered vacation photos on Instagram. J'adore Models, a Manchester-based modeling agency, contacted her via direct message with a collaboration offer. Tanya soon signed a contract. Now, the beauty works with several other agencies and earns thousands of pounds every week. 
The American loves to travel and meet people. The modeling business is the perfect environment for this. 
Tanya used to think she wasn't pretty enough to be a model, so she went to work at McDonald's. 
The girl's life has completely changed. She wants to share her story so people know that everyone has a chance at success. Dreams come true when we least expect them. 
The girl has become much more self-confident. As a teenager, she admired Kate Moss, but thought she would never be a model. 
Tanya is an only child. She lives with her parents. 
The American primarily stars in online retail ads. Among the well-known brands she has worked with are Tessuti, Public Desire, and Beauty Bay. 
The beauty can earn up to £1,000 a day. Her parents are proud of their daughter, and she continues to inspire others and instill faith in the power of miracles.
Diana Sirokaj is a well-known plus-size model from the UK. She suffered from bullying at school. As she grew older, despite the caustic comments of those around her, she began to build a career in the fashion industry. And she was right.
