The model shared on her social networks a very special post about her daughter, the product of her relationship with Fernando Burlando. With photos of the lawyer beside the little girl, she revealed that she had finally obtained Italian citizenship for the child and explained why this achievement represents much more than just a document for their family.
Barby Franco shared news that filled her family with emotion: Sarah, the daughter she shares with Fernando Burlando, has finally obtained Italian citizenship after years of paperwork and waiting.
Through a post on her social media, the model celebrated this long-awaited moment and explained the special meaning it holds for them. To accompany the announcement, she shared several photos of Burlando with the girl, while she holds her Italian passport in her hands.
“After so many years of struggle, this day has finally arrived,” Barby wrote at the start of her message, in which she recounted the long journey they had to undertake to achieve it. “They were years of paperwork, endless waiting, of documents, of patience and never giving up,” she expressed.
Barby Franco’s emotion over Sarah’s Italian citizenship
Far from treating it as a mere administrative procedure, the model explained that citizenship carries a much deeper value for her family, as it represents a connection to their roots and to previous generations.
“And although for many it is just a document, for us it means so much more: it is history, roots, identity, family and the legacy of our ancestors that lives on in her,” she wrote.
The model also referred to the perseverance required to reach this moment and to the emotion of seeing a wish that had seemed distant for years come true. “Behind this achievement lie years of effort, anticipation and perseverance. Today we can say that every wait, every step, and every moment we dreamed this day would arrive was worth it,” she noted.
In another stretch of the post, she dedicated a few words to her daughter and highlighted the opportunities this recognition could open for her future. “Sarah, today another door opens for your future, with new opportunities and a piece of your history recognized forever,” she expressed.
Barby Franco’s gratitude to those who accompanied her through the process
In her post, Franco also highlighted the importance of knowing the family history and keeping the bond with the ancestors alive. “Never stop learning about your roots, because knowing where you come from is also part of discovering who you are,” she wrote to Sarah.
Finally, she summed up the emotion of reaching the goal after so much waiting: “After so many years, we did it! The wait is over, the dream has come true and our story is still being written.”
The model also expressed special thanks to Belu, from the Instagram account Ciudadanías y Más, who accompanied them during the process. “Thank you for your warmth, for your patience, for the love you put into every procedure. We love you, Belu, you’re the one,” she wrote.
With images of Fernando Burlando embracing Sarah and the girl holding her new passport, Barby shared with her followers a family celebration that, for them, represents much more than obtaining citizenship: it is also a way to keep their roots alive and pass them on to the next generation.
