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We’re reaching out to some popular creators to get their best tips and tricks for success and better understand the ups and downs of life as a trailblazer on the internet.
Sharon Gaffka is a multi-talented social media influencer, reality television star, feminist advocate, and aspiring politician and lawyer. She has grown an audience of over 515,000 followers on Instagram and TikTok.
Gaffka is well-known for participating in the seventh season of British reality dating show Love Island in 2021, becoming a key player and television star before getting booted after three weeks.
Prior to joining Love Island, Gaffka was a model and pageant queen. She was crowned Miss International United Kingdom in 2018—in case you’re unfamiliar, Miss International is a massively popular international beauty pageant based in Japan.
Gaffka has also led a career in public service, working in operations and advisory government positions in the United Kingdom. Currently, Gaffka is an advocate for Young Women’s Trust, a feminist organization and charity, and is working to become a lawyer and politician.
We spoke with Gaffka about the ups and downs of starring in Love Island, how the show altered her online presence, her advice for creators curious about reality TV, her political aspirations and her creative endeavors.
