Daughter of the late Kobe Bryant, dubbed a "Kobe lookalike," debuts at a world-renowned fashion show; before the show, her father's favorite music was playing in the car... "Always by our side"

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The daughter of the late (deceased) NBA legend Kobe Bryant confidently took the stage at a world-renowned fashion show, marking her glamorous first steps as a model. In the moments before this meaningful runway appearance, a "fated signal" that seemed to come from her deceased father and younger sister moved the family's hearts.

According to reports by the New York Post and others, Kobe's eldest daughter, Natalia Bryant (21), walked the runway at the 'Victoria's Secret Fashion Show' held in New York, USA, on the 19th (Korean time). Natalia, who closely resembles her father with his distinct facial features and signature confident aura, captivated the audience with her self-assured walk that day. It was a moment when she stepped onto the biggest stage of her modeling career.

Kobe Bryant suffered a tragic accident on January 2020, when he and his second daughter Gianna were traveling by helicopter and the aircraft crashed into a mountain in Calabasas, California. At the time, all nine people on board, including the Bryant father-daughter duo, lost their lives at the scene, sending shock and sorrow across the globe.

Kobe's widow and Natalia's mother, Vanessa Bryant, accompanied her daughter to the venue, standing firmly by her side as she attempted her first runway walk. Vanessa posted backstage videos and photos of encouragement on her personal social media in succession, revealing her special affection.

In particular, a video Vanessa shared on social media just before the show began left fans with a heavy heart. Just before getting out of the car upon arriving at the venue, Ludwig van Beethoven's 'Moonlight Sonata' happened to play from the car radio.

Vanessa posted a photo of the radio screen along with the caption, "'Moonlight Sonata' was playing just as I was about to get out of the car. Kobe and Gianna, who are always with us. Sweet signals," adding red heart emoticons.

'Moonlight Sonata' is said to be a piece with a tearful story for the couple, Kobe and Vanessa. During his lifetime, while separated from his family due to away games and training, Kobe taught himself to play the first movement of this piece solely by ear, despite being unable to read sheet music at all, pouring his love for his wife into the performance.

Rob Pelinka, Kobe's former agent and current General Manager of the LA Lakers, also stated at a memorial service held in 2020 that "Kobe learned piano because he wanted to remain in his love for Vanessa even during moments when they were apart." At that same memorial service, pop star Alicia Keys played 'Moonlight Sonata' herself to honor the two, moving fans around the world to tears.

It was a moment as if father Kobe, who is now in heaven, and younger sister Gianna, who passed away with him in the 2020 helicopter accident, were sending warm encouragement to his daughter as she faced the most important stage of her life. Fans are also sharing deep emotion, saying things like "Kobe was watching over us" and "It really is a miraculous timing."

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