My journey has taken me from a small town in Thailand to the bustling energy of the United States, and through the beautiful chapters of motherhood and personal reinvention. From Thailand to the American Dream. My story begins with a dream. When I was a young girl in high school in Thailand, I was part of a pen-pal program, writing letters to international friends. I remember hanging a poster of my favorite movie star, Sophie Marceau, in my room. I would look at it and dream of going far away to see the world. That desire to explore drove me to work hard. I put myself through college in Bangkok by working in the hospitality industry at a five-star hotel. It was there that destiny stepped in, and I met my husband. I followed my heart, and the love of my life, to the United States in 1993. For 32 years now, I have called this country my home.

The Family

Throughout my entire journey, one thing has remained true: family always comes first. For many years, my primary focus was building a warm, loving home. I am a wife and a proud mother to two wonderful children: an older daughter and a younger son. Now that they have both finished college and are building happy lives and careers of their own, I look back on those years with immense gratitude. My family also includes my “angels“ my dogs. We have white Retrievers and my son’s adorable Golden Doodle. They protect our home, but more importantly, they bring pure joy and unconditional love to our lives.

Beauty, Fashion, and Modeling

I keep my age private because I believe age is just a number; I always feel young at heart. Once my children grew up, I found myself with free time and a desire to reignite my own dreams. I realized it was time to return to doing what I love. In 2022, during the difficult times of the Covid pandemic, I returned to Thailand to reclaim a part of myself. I was honored to be crowned Ms. Beauty Crown Thailand 2021. It was a moment of celebration and a reminder that it is never too late to pursue beauty and achievement. Today, I continue to pursue my passion for modeling. I have always had a deep love for fashion, specifically for beautiful dresses. There is something magical about wearing an elegant gown, it reflects the joy I feel inside. I love the creativity of styling, wearing high heels (often 5 to 7 inches!), and expressing myself through fashion. I am incredibly proud to share that my hard work has paid off, and I have been published in 25 magazines. I must give a special thank you to Dennis Madigan, the famous photographer based in NYC. Working with such a talented and renowned photographer has been a highlight of this journey, allowing me to capture these beautiful fashion moments in a way I never dreamed possible.

Living with Passion and Positivity

People often ask me about my secrets to staying happy and vibrant. My answer is simple: I wake up every day, smile, and tell myself that this is a new day and a new story. However, I would be lying if I didn’t say sleeping, was my favorite thing! I place a high priority on health and wellness. I want to look young, attractive, and healthy, so I

stay very active. I enjoy a mix of sports and exercises to keep myself in shape. Music plays a big role in my happiness as well, I am a huge Taylor Swift fan (a proud Swiftie!), JLo,and LISA of BLACKPINK! Even running around playing with my dogs counts as exercise because it makes me feel so young! I try to find beauty in all four seasons. I am always taking pictures, of flowers, gardens, my children, and nature, because I believe in preserving beautiful memories.

Orn Vision

My vision for the future is to keep going. I want to continue dreaming new dreams, enjoying every moment, and maintaining a positive mindset. Creative fashion is a way to express yourself without words and truly is an art of dreams. I have big plans to take my love for fashion and modeling to the next level by traveling to the major fashion cities of the world. I dream of going to Milan and Paris to experience the style and beauty of those iconic cities firsthand, but I will always love the energy and hustle of New York City. However, no matter where I go, I am guided by my heart.

My message to the readers of The Cinderella of New York is this: Do your best everyday, follow your heart, and do what you love with passion.

Orn O Meyer

For more info: IG @ornmeyer2

Photography by Dennis Madigan IG @DennisMadigan

Dress: Mac Duggal