A Spanish model with Down syndrome conquers the United States | Photos

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14:59 GMT 13.11.2020(updated at 15:11 GMT on 13.11.2020) Short URL

Spanish model Marián Ávila won the Quincy Jones Excepctional Advocacy Award. Success achieved for his career on the catwalks and for being “an example to follow”, according to the jury of the American awards.

It is often said that effort and work are the two best tools to achieve any goal. It may sound naive, but, in a way, there is some truth to this statement. But tell it Marián Ávila. Her dedication has led her to ride some of the most important catwalks on the planet.

This 23-year-old Valencian woman has been a professional model since 2015, when she started her journey into the world of fashion. However, it would be in 2018 when his career took off lightning fast. Thanks to the help of fellow model Kenzie Dugmore, Ávila became the first model with Down syndrome on the run at New York Fashion Week.

Since then, Ávila has been a permanent presence on the Spanish runways. The young woman, a Benidorm resident, attended the Ibiza Inclusion Fashion Day show, as well as making the announcement for Valmont Barcelona Bridal Fashion Week or working for the English court. This year it is the image of the current Levi’s advertising campaign, which supports diversity.

A trajectory that was awarded the Quincy Jones Exceptional Advocacy Award 2020. On Saturday, November 14, he will receive the trophy at the Be Beautiful Be Yourself virtual event, to be held in Denver, which will raise funds for scientific research. The young woman will share the award with Canadian actress from the Grey’s Anatomy series Caterina Scorsone.

“Even people with Down syndrome can do it. We can all make our dreams come true. I am happy with who I am and that everything is like this,” says Ávila.

The model is proud to receive this award, although she acknowledges she would have liked to go to Denver to collect it in person. It is also important to hand it over to the jury of the organization, the Global Down Syndrome Foundation, which underlines his career and his commitment to “use social networks to meet other people, gain exposure without prejudice or labels and to help others”. Marián Ávila’s motto is “I can”. Without a doubt, it could.