Super-rich, poverty-stricken family on Hollywood girl's invitation to LA: 'a dream come true'

With videoJolanda and Gianna exchange for the SBS project He who is rich, who lives in poverty He was invited to visit entrepreneur and singer Conchita Leiflang in Los Angeles, as he was living with her. The Gelderland family is now traveling to America. “It’s a dream come true.”

Charlene Hessen

20 June. 2023
Latest update:
21-06-23, 14:17

They are still a little confused due to jet lag, but both have huge smiles on their faces. “It was great, Dream come true”, Jolanda says in conversation with this site. “I couldn’t fathom what we all did. We were everywhere: the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Rodeo Drive, Venice Beach.

Viewers watched last May He who is rich, who lives in poverty The luxury lifestyle previously featured in the reality series tells how a single mother and her 14-year-old daughter swapped their terraced house in Ebergen for Conchita Leiflang’s holiday villa. Dutch Hollywood Girls, and his daughter London (12). At a meeting between the participants, Conchita invited them on a trip to LA.

It’s their first time flying and passports have to be arranged, but last Tuesday Jolanda and Guyana boarded a plane for a sleepover in Beverly Hills. Jolanda: ,, We immediately felt at home with Conchita and London. With her at the kitchen table, we have known each other for years. Wednesday is Guyana’s birthday and surprisingly, A in London Pool party A big cake and friends were arranged for her. I saw that she was very happy.

Gianna, Jolanda, London and Conchita in Beverly Hills © Conchita Lifetime

Conchita: ,, I already felt a connection with Jolanda and Gianna when we stayed at their house. We lead very different lives, but we also have important things in common. We are both single mothers fighting for our daughters. We share that passion. I wanted them to have a good time here. Jolanda also feels that click. “We really think alike about a lot of things.”

The United States had great influence in Jolanda and Guiana. “Everything is bigger there. The coffee cups are as big as my head! Yolanda’s highlight this week came face-to-face with the Hollywood sign. “It was overwhelming. I had to pinch myself to believe I was actually there. The famous Venice Beach had a huge impact on Guyana. Guyana: ,, the beach, the music, that skate park and the basketball players. I thought it was really cool.

Jolanda: ,, I feel very happy and satisfied this week. I’m so glad I was able to make these memories with Gianna. They can no longer take it away from us. What will I miss the most? Palm trees. They made such an impression and I miss them.