Right after her birth, the parents abandoned this girl because of her unusual appearance. But this challenge became the beginning of a remarkable story. Today, she is one of the most sought-after models and uses her fame to change the way the world perceives albinism, moving away from clichés about angels or ghosts.
Imagine for a moment being abandoned for something you cannot control or change. It really makes you think, doesn’t it? Shyueli Abbing, a model for well-known magazines like Vogue, experienced this from a young age due to her albinism.
Her parents left her. But this challenge was only the beginning of a remarkable story.
Shyueli, whose name translates from Chinese as “beautiful snow,” found a new family in the Netherlands, where she was adopted at the age of three.
At eleven, Shyueli almost accidentally plunged into the world of fashion. Her mother knew a designer from Hong Kong who was looking for a face for his new collection called “Perfect Imperfections.” Can you imagine?
From that day on, her career took off, but for Shyueli, modeling is more than just a career: it is a way. In an industry where her appearance might be seen as a flaw, she turns her “imperfections” into strengths.
She uses her fame to change how the world perceives albinism, moving away from the clichés of angels or ghosts that we too often see in the media. The thought that we can still harm someone today because of their genetic traits deeply disturbs her.
The story of model Shyueli Abbing is more than inspiring; it is a reminder that each of us can change the world. She not only embraces her past but is also transforming it to build a better future for herself and for others.
