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Models for whom an unusual characteri­stic defined their success

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American Jillian Mercado, who has muscular dystrophy and uses a wheelchair, has modelled for Diesel jeans.

British model Moffy, who suffers from strabismus — or crossed eyes — was signed by Storm Models after appearing on the cover of Pop magazine.

Former US Marine and Purple Heart recipient Alex Minsky, who lost his right leg in a roadside explosion in Afghanista­n, has become an internet sensation after being “discovered” by a fashion photograph­er.

Casey Legler’s sharp cheekbones helped her get signed up by the Ford modelling agency’s men’s division, where she models only men’s clothing.

I was rejected and got lousy reasons. One agency said I can’t compete with their girls, the other one said I would never get booked unless I covered my birthmark Khoty Dithebe Model

 ?? Picture: Getty Images ?? Alex Minsky, US Marine corporal turned model.
Picture: Getty Images Alex Minsky, US Marine corporal turned model.

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