Most people have long had certain stereotypes about female models. As a rule, these are he althy, beautiful, successful beauties that win the hearts of millions of people. However, more recently, these stereotypes have been ruthlessly broken when several models with Down syndrome entered the fashion world. The peculiar appearance did not prevent the girls from signing major advertising contracts and becoming very famous in the world of the fashion industry.
Down syndrome - what is it?
This disease has been known for a long time. Recently, a burial was found, which is more than one and a half thousand years old. Studying the remains, scientists came to the conclusion that people with Down syndrome were already in those days. Remarkably, such people did not appear to be discriminated against in any way, because the bodies were buried in a common cemetery. A child with such a disease can be born in any family to absolutely he althy parents.
Before thispathology was called "Mongolism". This was due to the unusual cut of the eyes and the flattened bridge of the nose, but this term has not been used for a long time. Children born with Down syndrome are called "sunny". This is due to the characteristics of the nature of such babies. All of them are distinguished by kindness, responsiveness, patience. They do not suffer from their disease at all, they grow up happy and cheerful. In recent years, on TV screens and on the Internet, you can meet more and more people with this disease who have achieved a lot in life. There are even models with Down's syndrome who weren't afraid to walk the runway.
Madeline Stewart
Madeline lives in a small town in Australia with her mother. Like most people with Down's Syndrome, she had been overweight for a long time. But her childhood dream of becoming a professional model helped get rid of this problem. Of course, Madeline had to make a lot of efforts for this - give up tasty, but high-calorie food, start playing sports, systematically visit the pool. However, it was worth it! Madeline managed to lose 20 kg and get on the covers of famous magazines.
The girl's mother supported her in all her endeavors. It was she who in 2015 did everything possible and impossible to get her daughter a contract with a modeling agency. And the efforts of mother and daughter were not in vain! Madeline received several offers from various well-known companies, took part in a photo shoot for advertising wedding dresses and even walked on the catwalk. After Jamie Brewer, this is the second female model with Down syndrome,which received worldwide recognition.
Jamie Brewer
Madeline's predecessor Jamie Brewer, in addition to participating in fashion week, played several roles in the theater and acted in films. This is what brought the girl success and recognition. Jamie was born in 1985 in America. From childhood she was fond of performing arts, and in 1911 she began taking acting lessons.
The model with Down syndrome takes an active part in public organizations to protect the rights of people suffering from the same disease. It was she who ensured that the phrase “mentally retarded” was replaced in Texas law with the term “intellectual malformation.”
Jamie likes to be in the spotlight, to be an example for those who are desperate to succeed because of their disease.
Kate Grant
Kate Grant is a model with Down syndrome. As a child, her parents had to make a lot of efforts so that their daughter could live a full life. The doctors' prognosis was disappointing. They assured that Kate was unlikely to be able to read or even just carry on a conversation due to her limited vocabulary. However, the girl has outdone herself.
Parents supported any undertakings of their daughter and devoted a lot of time to her development. From the age of 13, Kate began to be interested in hairstyles, makeup and beautiful outfits, and at the age of 19 she became the winner of an international beauty contest. Kate's wildest dreams have come true. The Down's syndrome model didn't just achieve a one-time success. She plans to continue her career and actively engage in charity work.
Marien Avila
Marien Avila, like many girls, since childhood dreamed of a career in the modeling business. Most of those around her were skeptical about Marien's dreams, because the girl suffered from a rare and incurable disease from birth - Down syndrome. Only the girl's mother and closest friends supported this dream in her and believed in success.
Children's dreams come true. Now Marien is a famous girl with Down syndrome - a model who enters into millions of contracts. Looking at the photos on the covers of magazines, many understand that illness is not a death sentence.
Valentina Guerrero
The smallest model with Down syndrome, whose photo adorns the covers of famous magazines, is Valentina Guerrero. Valentina's career began when she was not even a year old. She made her debut at a beach trend fashion show. The girl did not yet know how to walk, so in a fashionable outfit she was taken out to the public. And soon she became the face of a popular magazine thanks to her charming smile. Nobody believed that a girl with Down syndrome would become a model, but it happened.
"Sunny" celebrity children: Evelina Bledans and Semyon
TV star Evelina Bledans knew that her son would be born special. The still unborn Semyon was diagnosed at the 14th week of pregnancy. Doctors advised to have an abortion, but Evelina and her husband werestrongly against. Now, when the boy is already 6 years old, the parents did not regret their decision for a minute. Simon is very kind, open and sociable. The star mom spends a lot of time raising her special son.
Irina Khakamada and Masha
Irina Khakamada, a well-known politician, hid her daughter's illness for a long time. This is Irina's late child. She gave birth to her at 42. As a child, Masha suffered another terrible disease - leukemia. But now the adult daughter is studying in college, is fond of the theater and has even already got a boyfriend. The young man Masha was also born with Down syndrome, but this did not stop him from going in for sports professionally and becoming a junior champion.
Lolita Milyavskaya and Eva
The singer gave birth to a daughter at the sixth month. The girls fought for their lives for a long time, but nothing happened. Upon learning of her daughter's diagnosis, Lolita could not recover for a long time. Now Eva is an adult, and the famous mother is doing her best to develop the creative abilities of her special daughter.
Successful Children of the Sun
In today's society, where tolerance is promoted, people with Down syndrome do not feel disadvantaged and do not experience any discrimination. Thanks to this, many of them were able to achieve success in various fields. In Russia, unfortunately, there are not so many such people yet.
Masha Langovaya is a famous Russian swimmer. Despite her illness, she was able not only to play sports professionally, but to become the world champion in swimming twice. ATAs a child, Masha was often sick, and her parents decided to take her to the pool to improve her he alth. Then they could not even think that water would become a native element for their daughter. It turned out that the girl loves to swim and compete with other children.
The only officially employed person in Russia with Down syndrome at the moment is Maria Nefedova. She lives in Moscow and works in a center that specializes in psychological assistance to children born with Down syndrome. In addition to her main occupation, Maria plays in the theater and makes music.
