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The oldest woman in Asia is actually 18-yrs old

Ana Rochelle Pondare suffers from the rare and fatal genetic condition that has made her body age considerably. According to doctors her body is that of a 144 tear older person.

 

Ok so the oldest girl in the Philippines just turned 18 but because she is suffering from Progeria.

Ana Rochelle Pondare suffers from the rare and fatal genetic condition that has made her body age considerably. According to doctors her body is that of a 144 tear older person.

Pondare was expected to hit 18. In 2011 she told CNN that doctors said she would not live beyond 15.

She beat this prediction and celebrated her 18th birthday with family and friends.

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At her birthday she met her idol, Filipino singer, actress and television personality, Sarah Geronimo,

Pondare took a selfie with her, while the actress thanked her for 'providing joy and hope.'

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