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carmen cosovowich

carmen had always been a sweetheart, she was raised by her mexican mother and polish father. sometimes they would come down and visit her dads family, sometimes her moms.

shed always have a close bond with danielo, her older brother. he taught her everything she knew about life and the importance of keeping your head high, their parents always pushed them to be the best they could be, it was exhausting but they knew they had a gift. a gift that would be known to the world.

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as danielo grew older, the bond never changed between him and carmen. he was friends with hers and she was friends with his, their family was very compacted and safe. but loving and comforting. they were kind of the 'ideal' family, they were known widely around tampa.

it was 2017, carmen was laying in bed on her 11th birthday, scrolling through the phone she got as a gift. she saw dancers and influences pop up, she pondered to herself how their lifestyle was like, if it were anything like hers.

carmen had always wanted to be a star but, that's what everyone wanted when they were younger and by the time she was older she thought shed grow out of it and want to be a vet, or a flight attendant, or a whatever.

she studied the families and people who came up on her page, she noticed how they rose so quickly. they all had the fucking confidence. carmen had always been shy, but she knew she had to give it a try.

she put her phone down on her window stand, copying a dance she saw on her page. a few days later, the video had reached 30 views. none of which liked.

she scoffed as she looked at her phone, throwing it at her pillow in frustration, that dance took ages to learn. just as she kicked her legs angrily, danielo walked in. "sis you good?" carmen heard him as she turned her head slightly, and had an idea.

carmen had somehow convinced, danielo to do the dance with her, he always raised her confidence. they put the phone down, laughing as they went downstairs for dinner. not knowing that their video would be the rise of her fame.

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carmen heard violent buzzing coming from her phone, she panicked at first, was it a tornado warning? tsunami warning? bomb threat!? she picked up her phone, checking tiktok (musically at the time) and her video had up to 7 million views. she squeeled as she ran up to danielo, showing him the phone as she squirmed around.

a few days later, they had made more videos, the views and likes rising as they gained more followers. they were known on tiktok as the cosovowiches. their unique surname circling around the internet, people would crowd round them at school.

people in the street shouted their name, they were basically famous. their parents were uneasy about it at first, but saw how strong it was building them together, allowing it as they ran the account too.

a year later, carmen was unbelieved with the whole thing, she didn't think shed be a global sensation. by a part deep down knew she was proud of herself for finding her confidence.

she sat at the dinner table as her dad layed out tamales, her phone getting a ping as she looked at it straight away, her smile dropping. "mija, no phones at the table" her mother yelled out from the kitchen, cleaning up. "mom you might wanna hear this!" she had a wide grin on her face, sparks in her eyes as she jumped in her seat.

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turns out carmen had been offered a commercial job shot in atlanta, it was an athletic brand ad. her mother consented, staying as she got photographed, her stance remains strong as she clings to the boxing gloves around her hands.

she liked the arrows on the fist, this post reached millions, they commented on carmens beauty. not in a creepy way. in like a 'you should be proud of your daughter' kind of way, ya feel?

after this, carmens views on her videos went off the rails. getting new casting calls for minor rolls in tv shows, photoshoots, more commercials, even getting in contact with teen vogue. it was all so overwhelming but that's what she liked about fame, it sprung up on you when you least expect it.

carmen had now been phrased as an 'it girl'. she had been in multiple interviews, runway shows, magazines etc. the list could go on but carmen didn't really like bragging about herself, she owed it all to danielo.

by the time carmen and danielo were a bit older they were loaded. as danielo was older he had moved down to miami and rented out a penthouse. carmen felt like a part of her was missing when he moved away, shed spend her days alone mostly, wondering if her brother forgot about her.

she begged her parents to let her stay with him, she reasoned and reasoned for weeks as they agreed. danielo drove down to tampa, tossing all her stuff in the car as she kissed her parents goodbye.

"look after her ninõ!" their mother yelled, wiping tears from her eyes as she and their father waved carmen and danielo goodbye. it was a long drive, carmen slept for most of it but was shook awake by danielo.

"we are here" carmen jumped up and looked out the window, all the palm trees and exotic colours. she saw the big buildings and bridges, it was beautiful.

"hey dani, i got a song just for this" carmen smirks as she turns to danielo, eyes on the road as he sighs regretfully.

"please, don't." he practically pleaded as carmen hooked her phone up to the car. she rolled her window down as hip hop started to play and will smith started to rap. she leaned out the window, her head resting on her arm as her hair flew through the wind.

"party in the city where the heat is on, all night, on the beach till the break of dawn!" they sung along to the song, carmen clapping to the beat as danielo mocked a deep voice. "welcome to miami" carmen laughed as she exaggerates the next lyrics "bienvenidos a miami!" she giggles as they stop singing but looked around the atmosphere.

"forreal, i think your gonna like it here sis" he smiled slightly, putting his hand on her burnt shoulder. she hissed as he laughed, "it's hotter here too, getcho sun on you gon be crippled" he joked, tossing her the suntan lotion as he put his sunglasses on, her mocking him as he pushed her arm playfully.

as she dragged her stuff into the penthouse, her phone made a ping. as she looked at her phone, euphoria? why would they dm her? she thought it was a fake so she shoved her phone in her pocket and unpacked her clothes, taking a shower.

the bathroom was gorgeous, it was very spacious as she unpacked her toiletries after her shower, drying her thick coils and she put on a tank top and shorts. then getting another dm from euphoria. she decided to open it this time, gasping as she read the texts.

(pretend this is an insta dm 😭)

@euphoria

hello carmen, this is very short notice and we are sorry but we have a role for you here in euphoria if your interested? we think your a perfect fit and we have seen some of your work, your outstanding! please dm us back for further information, we hope to work with you in the future if you accept. 💜

it will be shot in L.A, but your flight and accommodation will be payed for.

i physically screamed as i jumped up and down, carmen loved euphoria it was her favourite show. even thought she was too young to watch it shed sneakily upload hbo every sunday night when it came out.

danielo knocked on the bathroom door as he yelled out from behind it, "sis you good?" he sounded concerned. she opening the door with tearful eyes as she wrapped her arms around danielo tight as possible. "thank you" she sniffled into his chest as he looked down confused but hugged her back.

"euphoria casted me"

a bit of backstory on carmen and how she rose to fame, new chapter coming soon, love yaaaa!
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