DEVASTATED parents say they have been forced to investigate the death of their British daughter themselves after being refused support from officials.

Jenna Chan, 15, was tragically killed by a boat propeller while on a school trip snorkelling in the Maldives.

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Jenna Chan, 15, died in the horror snorkelling accident[/caption]

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Her parents say they have been forced to investigate the cause of her death themselves[/caption]

British-Singaporean dual national Jenna was a student at St Joseph’s International Institution and had been assisting the British registered charity, the Maldives Whale Shark Research Programme (MWSRP), in its research expedition.

On November 8, the school girl was allegedly beckoned into the water but within minutes was “sucked under” when the engine was switched on.

Her parents, Alan and Jennifer Chan, have said that more than a month after the tragic incident they are “still waiting for answers” and have “been forced to become their own investigators”.

As a state, the Maldives does not provide post-mortem examinations so the couple are hunting for information about their daughter’s death “completely” on their own.

Jennifer told The Times: “We just want to know why Jenna died. There is no justice and we are completely on our own.”

Alan flew out to the island in March to get hold of the hospital CT scans that were used by police to determine a possible cause of death.

Jennifer, a surgeon, examined the pictures with her colleagues who she said were horrified “because Jenna’s injuries were so horrific”.

The couple said they haven’t even been allowed to speak to any of the teachers who were on board the boat at the time of the incident.

They believe there was “no real investigation” into the accident, adding that there was a “chain of errors” throughout the excursion, they claim.

According to some of the students, Jenna was reportedly instructed to enter the water while the guides tracked dolphins.

The teenager was then allegedly “sucked up” by the engine before reportedly being brought to the nearest hotel instead of hospital.

Michael Johnston, CEO of St Joseph’s International Institution , previously wrote to the parents informing them that efforts to piece together what had happened to Jenna were being impeded by MWSRP.

According to the school’s boss, the company was “refusing” to provide access to their staff and crew for interviews.

“We remain exasperated at their lack of co-operation,” he said.

There has been silence from the Maldivian government and all news about her has ceased

Jenna's sister, Alice Chan

Jenna’s 17-year-old sister Alice has started a GoFundMe to raise awareness of the teen’s accident and help with legal fees while the family fight for answers.

The caption for the fundraiser reads: “My sister, 15 year old British-Singaporean Jenna Chan, was killed in a propeller accident during a school trip in the Maldives.

“There has been silence from the Maldivian government and all news about her has ceased. 

“The circumstances leading to her sudden death and negligence of the company is truly shocking to our family and her teenage friends, who witnessed her death.

“Please help support us during this tough time for our family and loved ones, and spread the word about her case. 

“All donations will go towards our fight for Jenna and protection of all future children and tourists, by providing our Maldivian lawyers with the legal fees and financial support to take more cases just like this one.”

We just want to know why Jenna died. There is no justice and we are completely on our own

Jenna's mum, Jennifer Chan

So far, £6,595 of its £10,000 has been raised.

Jenna was laid to rest on November 15 in Singapore.

A spokesperson for the young girl’s school said that it had been “unrelenting” in its efforts to find out what happened and is still waiting on a report from the Maldivian authorities.

In a statement, the school said: “The school has been unrelenting in our efforts to piece together a full account of what happened.

“The Maldivian authorities investigation is still ongoing and we have yet to receive their report.

“The Maldivian authorities and MWSRP have not given us access to interview the boat captain and crew nor the MWSRP staff. These are critical pieces for all of us.

“I can confirm that the Maldives Police Service was in Singapore and with the support of the Singapore Police Force facilitated interviews with witnesses on May 27 and 28, 2025.

“We continue to actively support the investigation. We have not and will not stop seeking answers and supporting those involved.”

The MWSRP said: “At the time of the incident, Ms Chan was under the supervision of two teaching staff from SJII and an experienced boat crew.

“The emergency response was in accordance with our procedures and Ms Chan was taken directly to a local health centre.”

A POPULAR sweet treat has been urgently recalled from shelves over fears it could pose a life-threatening risk to customers.

Unilever has pulled their summer product from major UK supermarkets after a labelling error.

Shoppers have been warned not to eat Wall’s Mini Milk Vanilla Strawberry & Chocolate Ice Cream Lollies.

The ice cream contains milk and may have pistachios, peanuts and soya which could endanger allergy sufferers.

The Food Standards Agency confirmed that labels on certain  10x35ml packs display ingredients in Spanish rather than English.

It means customers with an allergy or intolerance to milk, soya or nuts could miss the important allergen information.

Supermarkets have put out point of sale notice which explains why the product has been recalled.

Affected products show a use by date up to May 2027 which can be found on the side of the box.

Consumers with allergies have been asked to contact Unilever for more guidance and refund.

A national alert was also issued by the FSA, who advised Brits to avoid the product.

Unilever has apologised to the customers and added that no other Wall’s products have been affected.

The statement read: ” We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your co-operation.”

Exposure to traces of peanuts can prove fatal for those who suffer with the allergy.

It comes as a mum issued a stark warning after her allergic 20-year-old daughter died after eating a few mouthfuls of a ready meal.

Jess North, who had a severe peanut allergy, tragically died from an anaphylactic reaction on May 9, 2021.

Devastated Mum Maxine, from Aldingbourne, West Sussex, told how her daughter had only consumed “a couple of mouthfuls”.

The brave mum has since been on a mission to raise awareness over severe allergies – and in particular the lack of up to date epipens.

SHANE LOWRY smiled from ear-to-ear as he saw a mural dedicated to him for the first time in person.

The Clara golfer was immortalised with the piece of art in Portrush, the host of the 2025 Open Championship.

While aware of the mural, Friday was the first time that Lowry saw it in person.

He shared a video driving past the painting, giving a giddy “waheeeeeey” before stopping for a photo in front of it.

Fans reacted to the video on social media, with Richard commenting: “Portrush in the rain and your self hasn’t washed off that wall!!!”

A second follower added: “You need to sign that so it can be painted on”

Lee said: “They do love their murals.. but that one is particularly nice.”

Brendan said: “Savage Shane. Mo rest for the wicked. Great Mural. Hopefully Clara will get one next“

Sam said: “Whoever you are, and whatever you’ve achieved, it’s gotta be surreal seeing your face on the side of a house!”

Another said: “The Irish…. This is how we roll”

The Open Championship returns to the Northern Irish town for the first time since the Offaly PGA Tour star claimed his maiden major title in 2019.

Lowry’s fairy tale win on home soil will go down in the history books as one the greatest moments in the history of Irish sport.

The Clara star won the 2019 Open Championship with a final score of 269, 15-under par, securing a six-shot victory ahead of pal Tommy Fleetwood on the stunning Royal Portrush links.

The mural depicting the 38-year-old was unveiled last July, marking a year before the start of the 2025 edition.

Derry-based artist Peaball was responsible for the stunning mural of Lowry lifting the Claret Jug in front of the home crowd on 18.

His victory will be relived in a new Sky Sports documentary series leading up to The Open.

‘This is Open Country’ will feature some of the greatest players from the Emerald Isle, celebrating its legacy with the Claret Jug.

Ireland has long punched above its weight in golf in all majors but when it comes to The Open Championship, the record is nothing short of remarkable.

Rory McIlroy, Shane Lowry, Pádraig Harrington and Darren Clarke have all lifted the Claret Jug in the last two decades.

Now, a new one-hour documentary titled This is Open Country will map out the island’s astonishing success at The Open.

The documentary is produced by award-winning Irish filmmakers for Golf Channel in association with the R&A and Tourism Ireland.

The film will feature rare interviews with McIlroy, Lowry, Harrington and Clarke, who will all appear together on camera.

Premiering July 10th on Sky Sports Golf, the documentary comes just ahead of the Open at Royal Portrush.

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Leading Betway Premiership club Orlando Pirates did the unexpected by signing Sipho Mbule after his controversial exit from Mamelodi Sundowns.

WITH neat, well-tended gardens and neighbours chatting over their picket fences, Biddick Drive feels like a haven of peace in the heart of a bustling city.

Yet a terrible shadow has been cast over this seemingly idyllic cul-de-sac – and locals are still struggling to shake off the memories of August 12, 2021, when blood ran in the streets, leaving five dead.

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Plymouth gunman Jack Davison slaughtered five people in his sickening rampage[/caption]

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Davison killed his mother at their home in Biddick Drive, Keyham, before going on a shooting spree down the road[/caption]

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Local resident Victoria White said she never used to worry about locking her door – but does now[/caption]

It was on that hot, humid evening in Plymouth four years ago that deranged gunman Jake Davison emerged from his 51-year-old mother’s terraced house, having shot and killed her.

Thick-set, his body pumped up through steroid abuse and hours in the gym, he then strolled downhill, spraying locals with rounds from a Weatherby pump-action shotgun as he went.

Eye-witnesses told how the Ted Bundy-obsessed gunman – who had branded himself “Terminator” before the rampage – was apparently enjoying himself as he shot neighbours Michelle Parker and her son Ben Parsonage, injuring both.

Ben recalled: “He had a smirk on his face, like he didn’t care what he was doing.”

By the time Davison’s murderous 19-minute rampage came to an end, five people lay dead or dying on the streets of Plymouth’s Keyham district. It was one of the worst mass shootings in British criminal history.

Unsurprisingly, those living on the road are still haunted by that tragic day.

As one resident told The Sun: “When you’re out of the house now, you take notice of who’s around. The memories fade – they don’t leave.”

In addition to his mum Maxine, victims included three-year-old Sophie Martyn, nicknamed ‘Daddy’s Princess’, her father Lee, 43, shot three times, Stephen Washington, 59, a carer for his disabled wife who was walking his husky dog through nearby parkland, and artist Kate Shepherd, 66, blasted outside a hair salon.

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Stephen Washington was killed in the Keyham shooting while walking his dog[/caption]

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Lee Martyn, 43, and daughter Sophie Martyn, three, were also killed[/caption]

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The funeral of little Sophie and her father Lee[/caption]

Finally, confronted by unarmed PC Zach Printer, who bravely ran to within 20 metres of the killer shouting for him to stop, 22-year-old Davison turned the gun on himself.

Within days, reports emerged of his troubled state of mind.  One former teacher told of Davison’s unhealthy love of guns. Another had concerns about his anger management.

His desperate mother, with whom he had a violent and volatile relationship, told relatives of his obsessive use of energy drinks and muscle-boosting supplements while his absent father said he “was in his own world”, largely devoid of emotion.

Later, an inquest jury would hear how staff at Plymouth’s Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service noted that Davison, diagnosed as autistic 10 years earlier, enjoyed violent computer games and used “sexual talk which was quite extreme”.

Aged 13, his ambition was to be a sniper.

Police enquiries showed that, as an adult, he became immersed in the shocking world of incels – a violent online sub-culture dominated by men unable to find love.

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The scene at Biddick Drive after the tragedy[/caption]

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Local Arthur Beacham said ‘Any one of us could have been a victim’[/caption]

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He was out waling his dog on the evening the tragedy unfolded[/caption]

But apprentice crane driver Davison’s mental health background was only one factor in his victims’ fate.

In concluding that all five were unlawfully killed, an inquest jury pointed to a “catastrophic failure” by Devon and Cornwall Police.

Officers granted him a firearms licence in 2018 in the full knowledge that he had assaulted teachers and a fellow student.

And although in September 2020 he launched a “ferocious, intense and unprovoked attack” on a teenage boy and 15-year-old girl, he was placed on a “deferred change programme” called Pathfinder instead of facing a court.

His firearms licence was seized only in December 2020 after another Pathfinder member tipped off police that it remained valid.

Yet it was returned seven months later after an officer decided Davison was “low risk” and his decision – which should have been signed off by a senior colleague – went unchallenged.

Today, many Keyham residents cannot understand how laws supposed to protect them from gun crime proved so hopelessly ineffective.

On Royal Navy Avenue – the route Davison took as he headed towards his final victim  – resident Victoria White, 51, told us: “You think about those who died and their families and wonder how this could ever have happened.

“I’d known [victim] Lee for years. I worked with him when I was 16 at a local Toshiba dealer.

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Davison strolled downhill, spraying locals with rounds from a Weatherby pump-action shotgun as he went[/caption]

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He was caught on CCTV during his twisted shooting spree[/caption]

“My neighbour and I saw someone lying on the ground just up the road. We thought they were unconscious because of drug use.  But they had been shot there in broad daylight.

“What happened was dreadful. It’s always there with you.

“When you’re out of the house now, you take notice of who’s around.

“The memories fade – they don’t leave. I never used to worry about locking my door…but I do now.”

Another neighbour, who asked to be named only as Paul, agreed.  “I suffer from PTSD,” he said.

The memories fade – they don’t leave”

Resident Victoria White

“I don’t think what happened should ever be forgotten and I understand why people still have questions.

“But it affected me very badly and I can’t talk about it.”

Devon and Cornwall Police has since made major changes to its firearms licensing unit – more than doubling staffing levels to 99 by 2023, improving training procedures and appointing four senior managers instead of one to assess high-risk decisions.

On Biddick Drive itself, there is an understandable reluctance among neighbours to talk about the shootings.

The feeling was summed up by 85-year-old Arthur Beacham, out walking his springer spaniel Barney.

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Those on Biddick Drive are still haunted by the horror shooting[/caption]

“It’s something that wants forgetting,” he said.

“What happened was awful, but it’s gone, it’s over, and we can’t bring anyone back. The man was off his head. How do you deal with people like that?

“Any one of us could have been a victim.  I was out with my dog that evening and my usual walk would have taken me into his path.

“For some reason, I decided we’d go to St Levan’s Park instead.”

A few streets away, Manos, a gardener, said social media had made the aftermath of the tragedy worse for some residents.

What happened was awful but it’s gone, it’s over and we can’t bring anyone back. The man was off his head. How do you deal with people like that?

Arthur Beacham

He said: “Years ago, if a violent crime happened in your neighbourhood, you would chat it through with your family and friends and process it gradually in your own time.

“Social media changed all that. Now photos flash up as ‘memories’ whether you want them to or not. And even if those photos aren’t directly of the scene of the crime, they can still upset you by reminding you where you were and what you were doing at the time.

“They come up on some thread and people share them, and suddenly everyone is weighing in.”

‘Moving on’

But he added that Keyham remained a place people wanted to live.

“My customers love it here,” he said. “I don’t hear anyone saying they want to leave.”

Latest figures from the estate agents’ website Rightmove bear that out. 

Average sold prices reached a peak of £167,315 in 2022 and since then have risen by a further 9% to stand at £182,817.

One young mother told how she’d moved into Biddick Drive –  which comprises mostly rental properties – even though some friends couldn’t understand why.

“I wasn’t here when it all happened. I’ve just taken the road as I found it,” she said.

“The truth is, it’s a lovely community. It’s quiet, people talk to each other, it feels safe for kids.

“As far as I’m concerned, there’s no stigma. Why wouldn’t you want to live here?”

It’s the kind of spirit that has also been embraced by local businesses. 

At Henderson Local Convenience Store, yards from where Davison killed himself, the owner said her family had been welcomed and supported by locals.

“This place lay mostly empty after what he did,” she said. “It was briefly a café, then a shop but maybe because everyone remembered what happened, these businesses quickly closed.

“We came in from outside.  I had to ask a customer why a candle and bouquet of flowers had been left here. That was how I discovered what had happened.

“Now we have many customers and they appreciate that we’re trying to give them a good service.

“Keyham is a good place to live. This is a strong community and it is moving on.”

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Victoria White saw a body lying on the ground after the shooting[/caption]

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Floods of forensics and officers swarmed the road after the gun rampage[/caption]

Kaizer Chiefs' latest signing draws criticism, with comparisons to smarter transfer moves by Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns.

PREMIER LEAGUE stars face being interviewed soon after they are subbed next season.

Dressing-room cameras will also be allowed but NOT during team talks.

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Players are set to be interviewed after being substituted[/caption]

A number of broadcasting changes were agreed by clubs at the Prem’s June annual meeting.

But extra access will only be in place for TWO home games per club.

Sky Sports will show 215 Prem games, part of a new four-year contract worth £6.7billion.

There will be dressing-room access, a half-time player interview or a chat with a substituted player from next season.

Last season saw half-time player interviews trialled and some fans were not receptive to the introduction.

There will also be limitations in place to prevent all the changes from occurring at the same time.

But it is expected there will be dressing-room access and player interviews at two home games for all 20 Prem clubs.

Another change sees cameramen will be allowed to enter the field of play to capture player celebrations.

Sky Sports’ expansion will see every Sunday 2pm match broadcast for the first time ever.

And six of the opening round of Prem matches will be shown on TV after Nottingham Forest vs Brentford was moved.

THIS time last year Zara McDermott and Sam Thompson were the golden couple of social media – making thousands off their relationship dynamic online.

But fast forward to today and the pair are no longer speaking – let alone making videos together and now for the first time, Zara has opened up on their “frustrating” break up. 

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Zara McDermott has opened up on her split from Sam Thompson[/caption]

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Sam and Zara’s new man Louis Tomlinson came face to face at Soccer Aid earlier this month[/caption]

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Sam and Zara confirmed their split at the start of this year after five year together[/caption]

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Zara and Louis pictured during a loved-up holiday in Costa Rica last month[/caption]

The pair called time on their five-year romance just after Christmas and not long afterwards The Sun revealed the Love Island star, 28, was dating One Direction’s Louis Tomlinson, 33.

And in a pointed dig, Zara has insisted social media is no longer important to her as she stressed how focused she now is on “real” relationships – which will no doubt come as a blow for Insta star Sam, who was left blindsided by her new and very public romance.

The one-time couple built a whole brand around their social media presence and commanded huge fees to appear in unique and witty online ads together.

I’m A Celebrity winner Sam and One Direction singer Louis came face to face earlier this month when they both appeared at Soccer Aid – propelling scrutiny about Zara’s personal life to an all time high.

Addressing their awkward pitchside head-to-head, Zara insists: “The only thing in my life that’s worth writing about is the work I do.

“I see some of the things that are written and I’m like, ‘Why do we focus on the non-existent drama?’ Sometimes that can be frustrating, but I suppose it’s all part of the industry.”

Zara shot to fame on Love Island in 2018, but her career seven years on is a world away from that carefree coupling-up contest in a Mallorcan villa. 

She has turned her hand to delivering important documentaries – and has already covered topics such as revenge porn, rape culture and eating disorders.

Surprisingly, it’s meant Zara no longer feels connected to social media in the same way – and despite making thousands from being an ambassador for the likes of L’Oreal Paris and Sure, she says she no longer “cares”.

She banked £4,438 per week last year at Zara Nicole McDermott Limited, the private firm into which she channels her earnings.

“I spend my day job going out and filming with really vulnerable people. And it’s shaped me so much as a person that it’s made me not sweat the small stuff any more, “ she explains.

“I don’t care about social media as much as I used to, or about the aesthetic or the image. I value so much real relationships and real support around me, and being that to other people. 

“I’m a totally different person to the one I was when I was 21 years old and stepped into what appeared to be a glitzy world of showbiz. My day to day life is not at all glitz and glamour.”

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Zara on Love Island

It’s hard to imagine when you look at her incredibly glossy Instagram page – filled with aesthetically pleasing bikini shots and gorgeous cooking videos.

But peppered amongst them, Zara posts about her documentaries, which boyfriend Louis has gushed about being so “proud” of. 

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Zara is now a successful documentary film maker[/caption]

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Louis has said how proud he is of Zara and her work[/caption]

Now, Zara is raising awareness of the horrifying facts about stalking in Britain – and the lack of justice for the victims. 

The star – who’s also filmed a documentary about Thailand’s sex industry that should air this year – feels she’s found her niche, learning about film-making and creating programmes tackling crucial issues, rather than trading on her time in a bikini by a sun-drenched pool.

‘I’m a completely different person’

Zara, who worked in the Department for Education as a policy adviser before signing up for  Love Island, explains: “I’m a completely different person to the one that I was when I was 20 or 21 years old.

“I’ve grown and changed beyond recognition – for the good, for sure. I’ve become so much more aware of issues and what really goes on in the world. Now I’m exploring some very deep, dark, traumatic topics. 

“It was an amazing experience, Love Island. It was great fun. But I was only in for 10 days, can you believe it? It was literally blink and you’d miss me. I don’t necessarily think I was born to be in front of the camera. 

“People might have misconceptions about me, think that because I went on Love Island and because of the social media work that I do, that I love being in front of the camera. I don’t think I’m a natural – that’s why I only lasted 10 days on Love Island. Because I barely said a word, I was so scared and petrified! 

“I was always quite a shy, nervous teenager and young person. So that was a real step out of my comfort zone. And I still think every day that being in front of the camera is a step out of my comfort zone.” 

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The stunning star has moved on from her Love Island days[/caption]

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‘Born to listen and tell stories’

And she now believes she has found her calling in life – and she’s ready to put Love Island, which saw her couple up with Lothario Adam Collard,  firmly behind her.

“There comes a point where you have to move on. I’m still a massive fan of the show, I still love it,” she explains.

“ But when I came out of Love Island it was always so important for me that I do something positive with it, and something that can really make a difference in society.

“I think I was born to listen and help people tell stories. It’s an absolute honour and a privilege. But I think if you’d told my 14-year-old self that I would be a presenter, I would have said, ‘No way!”

While there will be times when former Strictly star Zara may feel like her every move is being watched and scrutinised, in her new two-part documentary series, she’s focusing on the stories of women who spend every day in fear of exactly that – terrified of the next text message they’ll get and too scared to go out, because they’re being stalked.

Zara spent months working with the courageous women prepared to share their shocking stories on screen.

“I always knew how much risk the contributors are putting themselves at by going in front of the camera,” she explains.

“Their bravery, I think, was one of the things that astounded me throughout this process. And their vulnerability.

“One thing I learned about stalking is that it’s a crime that doesn’t discriminate. Any age, any gender, any ethnicity, any background. It doesn’t matter who you are, where you’re from, anyone can be a victim of stalking.” 

The facts around stalking make horrifying reading. One in five young people in the UK have experienced stalking or harassment, yet only six per cent of reports lead to a charge and less than two per cent end in a conviction. 

“You can see why victims are scared to speak out and are scared to go to the police,” admits Zara, “because those figures are shockingly low.” 

Three quarters of stalkers are the ex-partner of victims, but some people are stalked by total strangers. Zara meets women in both situations and heads out with police attempting to arrest a suspect.

And she says the relationships she builds don’t end when the cameras stop rolling.

“I can’t ever just walk away from the end of that project and think: ‘I’m done,’” she reveals.

“That relationship to me is so sacred. I think about every single contributor that I’ve ever been with for my documentaries every day.

“Something will remind me of them, because I don’t take any moment with them for granted. They have been so brave and shared their stories. I can’t ever forget that or let that go, it’s so special to me.”

Zara says she hasn’t been stalked, but feels a huge empathy for people who have been victims.

“I’ve never been through something like this, so I’ll never be able to fully understand. But I hope that this documentary gives people the ability to understand, or try to understand, in the way that I have,” she explains.

“I think one of the most incredible things about my job is that I learn every single day. It’s about just being there for them and being able to give them a voice, and being next to them and holding their hands.

“I end up absorbing a lot of that emotion, for sure. And I feel a lot of sadness for them, a lot of guilt that they have to go through this horrendous experience and that sense of injustice.”

And for now it seems Zara really has found her niche, making skits online with her boyfriend is very much a thing of the past and with the support of Louis behind her,  there are no limits to her possibilities and potential. 

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Zara and Sam often appeared on social media together[/caption]

MANILA, Philippines — The Akbayan Party-list has challenged legislators who are against the Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Gender Expression, or Sex Characteristics (Sogiesc) bill to “come out of your closets,” asserting that this would help the public know who among the people in the Congress are pro-discrimination and pro-equality. Akbayan Rep. Perci Cendaña, one of