Prejudice is to blame for everything; an albino child is considered a curse in China. His parents face enormous challenges, and the boy himself has no future. As a result, the parents abandoned baby Xueli at the orphanage’s entrance. But then a miracle happened: the girl met a loving home, and her world was flipped upside down.

When Xueli’s parents realized they were “unlucky,” they chose to abandon the child. A Dutch family opted to adopt a three-year-old infant with alabaster skin and white hair after seeing a photo of the baby. Xueli relocated to another country where her appearance was not a mystical curse, but rather one of her physical characteristics. She was raised by loving parents and her sister Yara.

Modeling companies took notice of Xueli as she grew older. The girl’s odd appearance was a weakness that was turned into an advantage. The camera liked her; she even made the cover of Vogue Italy. After gaining a voice and weight and becoming more visible, the young model resolved to help other people with albinism, people with disabilities – anyone who is unfairly disregarded, anyone who is perceived solely as a stereotype rather than a personality.

The girl is frequently approached with offers to shoot as a “ghost” or “angel” – and she always declines. Xueli argues that albinos are always ready to be seen in this capacity, and it is the only role in which they are ready to be seen. People with albinism suffer significantly as a result of this stereotype in Tanzania and Malaysia, both of which are still prone to mystical preconceptions. Tanzania, Malaysia, and her own country, China.

Meanwhile, Xueli is a typical young lady. She likes rock climbing and watching informative films.

The model’s albinism has no effect on her life other than her photophobia. Xueli cannot bear the light of spotlights due to her very brilliant iris, hence she is frequently photographed with her eyes closed. Another negative effect is blurry vision, which nearly never bothers the girl in everyday life. She does not assert that nothing is impossible; she simply gets lucky in the end. “Don’t be afraid of the impossible,” Xueli urges. Just give it a shot. Just get started.”

Xueli says that the fashion industry is becoming more flexible: of course, there are still “models who are 180 centimeters tall and skinny,” but there are also girls with disabilities, non-standard figures and unusual skin.