Jessica, A Model With Down Syndrome, Is Defying Beauty Standards And Paving The Way For Others
“Discrimination against people with Down syndrome, even in developed nations, is profound,” said Michelle Sie Whitten, Executive Director of the Global Down Syndrome Foundation. That's right. Not only Down syndrome but many other diseases that make a person different from others are also subject to a lot of stigmas.
The strongest individuals are forcing change within the community, not allowing anything to hold them back, and fighting the stigma and stereotypes of beauty. Jessica Jacinto, a 22-year-old model living in Valencia, Venezuela is a prime example of this. What makes her different is that she was born with Down syndrome, a condition in which a person has an extra chromosome. However, neither this illness nor the stigma from everyone could stop Jessica from achieving her dream of becoming a professional model. And she achieved it after many years of preparation, continuous efforts, and thanks to the motivation of becoming a genuine catwalk star.
Scroll down to know more about this girl's journey to achieving her dreams.
“Thanks to the project, I shared for the first time with kids with Down syndrome in various activities, as I have always been included with regular kids.”
The strongest individuals are forcing change within the community, not allowing anything to hold them back, and fighting the stigma and stereotypes of beauty. Jessica Jacinto, a 22-year-old model living in Valencia, Venezuela is a prime example of this. What makes her different is that she was born with Down syndrome, a condition in which a person has an extra chromosome. However, neither this illness nor the stigma from everyone could stop Jessica from achieving her dream of becoming a professional model. And she achieved it after many years of preparation, continuous efforts, and thanks to the motivation of becoming a genuine catwalk star.
Scroll down to know more about this girl's journey to achieving her dreams.
#1 Nothing would stop the 22-year-old girl from achieving her ambition of being an international model.
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#2 Jessica has the personality and mastery on stage, aspects that are conquering many people.
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#3 The dream manifested when she was 14 and invited to participate in a beauty pageant, finding her true passion. Before that, Jessica used to challenge herself in many different sports but they really didn't make her happy.
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#4 “I feel empowered,” said Jessica, modeling becoming a source of confidence
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#5 Everyone who’s worked with her had nothing but positive things to say, her motivation and charisma charming them all
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#6 The road to success is never paved in rose petals; she and her mom have worked extra hard to get where they are today
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#7 “We are different, but not inferior” – Jessica is also a verified member of the Venezuelan Red Cross
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“Thanks to the project, I shared for the first time with kids with Down syndrome in various activities, as I have always been included with regular kids.”
#8 The bond between mom and daughter is very strong, both proud of their journey together and looking forward to the future
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#9 Jessica is her parents' pride.
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