Alexandria Marissa, a courageous 4-year-old from Malaysia, has become an emblem of unwavering resilience in the face of adversity. A TikTok video capturing a tender moment between Marissa and her father has recently gone viral, drawing widespread attention and heartfelt emotions among Malaysians.

In the bittersweet video posted by her mother @shakilashoki, Marissa's father gently discusses the need for her to shave her head as part of her chemotherapy treatment. Despite her young age and the gravity of her illness, Marissa responds with unwavering optimism, exclaiming, "It'll make me look pretty, right?" and joyfully stating, "I'm gonna look cute!"

Her innocent yet hopeful response has struck a chord with Malaysians, eliciting an outpouring of emotions and support. 

Watch her video below, or click here to watch it on TikTok:

@shakilashoki

Alhamdullilah dapat pujuk Marissa utk botak. Mohon kawan2 doakan Marissa ya

original sound - Mommy Shark

Messages of love, prayers, and well-wishes have flooded social media, some even come from local celebrities, demonstrating an outpouring of solidarity for Marissa's swift recovery. 

What do you think of little Marissa? Comment below.

Source: TikTok