Xueli Abbing was born in China with albinism, a rare genetic disease that stops the body from making melanin. Her parents left her just days after she was born. She stood out because of her snow-white hair and face, but her parents didn’t like that. If Xueli had been left at a shelter, her life might have gone in a very different direction.
Luckily, Xueli was taken in by a loving family from the Netherlands. They gave her a safe place to live and pushed her to follow her dreams. It became clear to Xueli as she grew older that her unique looks could be a strength rather than a weakness.
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A famous Hong Kong photographer found Xueli when she was 11 years old and used her in a campaign that praised individuality and beauty. Xueli became very interested in modelling after this, and soon she was on the cover of Vogue Italia magazine.
There have been some tough times on Xueli’s path to success. People have looked down on her because she is albinos, especially in places where they don’t understand or fear albinos. But Xueli is determined to use her fame to dispel these false beliefs and bring them to light.
Xueli wants to show the world that people with albinism are not limited by their situation through her modelling work. She wants to encourage understanding and include everyone, and she wants to encourage people to enjoy what makes them special.
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The word from Xueli is one of hope and strength. She thinks that everyone, no matter how they look or what they can do, should be able to be seen and heard. Xueli is showing that beauty comes in many forms and that everyone should be praised as she continues to break down walls in the fashion world.
She went from being turned down to walking the runway. Now she wants other people to change their lives too. Her story shows that the things that make us unique are what make us beautiful, and that if we have strength and keep going, we can get through anything.
