When Xueli Abbing was a baby, she was left at an orphanage. She had no idea that one day, she would be a model for Vogue. After a few surprising events in her life, she became an international model at the age of 16. Life can take unexpected turns.
The orphanage gave her the name Xueli. “Xue” means “snow” and “Li” means “beautiful.” She was abandoned there, possibly because of her appearance or because of China’s one-child policy. However, the staff at the orphanage took great care of her.
Not long after, a family from the Netherlands adopted Xueli. They gave her a loving home and helped her grow into the person she would become. Her life in the Netherlands was much different from her early years.
Xueli’s journey as a model wasn’t easy. In some places, albinism is misunderstood. Some people in Africa, for example, believe children with albinism have special powers. Sadly, some of these children are even killed because of these false beliefs.
Despite these challenges, Xueli found strength in her own identity. She was proud of who she was and didn’t let others’ opinions define her.
As she started modeling, she enjoyed working with photographers. They gave her the freedom to express herself. Xueli was excited to show a new side of herself, different from the typical stereotypes.
With her unique look and creativity, Xueli made her way to the top. She became a model for high-profile fashion magazines like Vogue. Her story shows how life can surprise you, and how you can overcome challenges to achieve your dreams.