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As long as she has the ability to walk, she's going to use it to help those in need. That's the pledge made by 24-year-old model and dancer Mariatu Kargbo.

The tall, bright-eyed entertainer has used her celebrity status as a nationally known dancer in Sierra Leone and as the 59th Miss Sierra Leone contestant for the Miss World competition to donate thousands to those in need, back in her home country.

Mariatu received a interview with China Daily, talked about her career and life in China.

Video: Sun Peng

Producer: Flora Yue