Immediately after her birth, her parents abandoned this girl because of her unusual appearance. But this test was the beginning of a wonderful story. Today, she is one of the most sought-after models and is using her fame to change the way the world perceives albinism, away from the clichés of angels or ghosts.
Imagine for a moment that you were abandoned for something you cannot control or change. It makes you think, doesn’t it? Sueli Abbing, a model for famous magazines such as Vogue, experienced this from a young age because of her albinism.
Her parents abandoned her. But this test was just the beginning of a wonderful story.
Xueli, whose name means “beautiful snow” in Chinese, found a new family in the Netherlands, where she was adopted at the age of three.
At the age of eleven, Xueli dove into the world of modeling almost by accident. Her mother knew a designer in Hong Kong who was looking for a face for his new collection, “Perfect Imperfections.” Can you imagine?
Her career has taken off since then, but for Xueli, modeling is more than just a career; it’s a way.
In an industry where her appearance can be seen as a flaw, she turns her “imperfections” into a strength.
She’s using her fame to change the way the world perceives albinism, moving away from the clichés of angels or ghosts we see too often in the media.
The idea that we could still hurt someone today because of our genetic makeup shocks her to the core.
Model Sueli Abbing’s story is beyond inspiring and a reminder that each of us can change the world. She doesn’t just accept her past, she changes it to build a better future for herself and others.