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Karis Thomas

Fiercely independent, teenage single mother from The Valleys who wants a better life for her baby daughter.

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Team
Rita
Age
16
Hometown
Bridgend, Wales
Genre
Pop/Soul/Swing
Musical inspirations
Joss Stone, James Bay, Sam Smith.

Get to know Karis

16-year-old Karis is a full-time mum to her baby Lara-Grace, and although she lives in The Valleys on her own, she’s ready to get her career off the ground! Before she was born, her mum was in a car accident that left her wheelchair-bound. This made Karis independent from an early age, which has made her see life differently, as she’s had to grow up quicker and appreciates life a lot more. Good on you Karis!

Karis' selfie

Quick-fire with Karis

Weirdest food you have ever eaten: ‘Melted chocolate on a pizza.”

Most embarrassing moment: “I put my hand up in class to answer a question and burped the answer out!”

Daily motto: “Live every day like it is your last.”

Bad habits: “Smiling when I concentrate.”

Party trick: “Embarrassing people with my dance moves.”

What are you most proud of in your life? “Having my daughter and losing all my baby weight.”

Karis' throwback thursday

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