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Her rapid ascent, including winning the 2014 Twistys Treat of the Year, established her marketability. However, unlike many predecessors who remained dependent on agency bookings and studio contracts, Malkova’s early engagement with social media platforms like Twitter and Instagram laid the groundwork for independent fan engagement. This early adoption of direct fan interaction would prove pivotal in her later career pivot. Initially, her branding relied heavily on the "girl
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