This is also the case for some teenagers from Cluj, who recently paraded at New York Fashion Week, and for our cheerleaders- who stepped onto the podium at the World Championship in their field.

Andreea is 14 years old and has been a cheerleader for 7 years. Twice a week, she goes to the training hall in Cluj-Napoca. Already a multiple European champion, she secured second place in the seniors category and fourth in the juniors category at the last world competitions.

Andreea Moldovan, cheerleader: "Dancing is what I love, and I feel the need to be part of a real team. When I'm with the girls, I feel like we have energy together, and that's how we can win".

Diana Negrea, instructor: "We have over 40 girls in different age categories, from 3 to 19 years old".

Maria, on the other hand, ventured into the world of modeling. She is 13 years old and has been flirting with this field for a year. Recently, she returned from New York Fashion Week, where she walked the runway in outfits by designers from the United States and Georgia. She was even selected to open one of the events.

Maria Rațiu, model: "I was nervous before going in, but once I stepped on, all my nervousness disappeared". I received positive feedback from the designer, which I didn't expect. He told me I did very well, which is why he put me first".

"We feel proud as Romanians"

Julia also made it to New York.

Julia, model: "It was a very beautiful dream that came true for me".

Like her, many teenagers dream of a career in the fashion industry.

Diana Mocan, model: "In my future plans, I aim to become known in modeling, to make my name known in modeling".

However, achieving fame requires a lot of hard work alongside professionals.

Corina Câmpian, modeling agency manager: "I was very proud because the girls were more than perfect, they showed their skills. Proud, everyone applauded them openly".

Dragoș Rațiu, parent: "We feel proud as Romanians to have participated in such an international-scale event. School comes first, then come our passions and hobbies".

In the United States, the girls were accompanied by their parents and together they had the opportunity to visit several tourist attractions.