Xueli Abbing’s journey is a powerful testament to resilience. Born in China with albinism, she was abandoned as an infant for being “too different.” Named Xueli, meaning “white as snow” and “beautiful,” she was adopted by a loving Dutch family who supported her growth.
At 11, Xueli’s career began when a Hong Kong designer invited her to model in a campaign celebrating diverse beauty. Despite facing industry challenges and being typecast, she broke barriers, with a Vogue Italia feature in 2019 marking a major milestone.
Xueli is using her platform not only for fashion but to educate about albinism and challenge harmful stereotypes. She advocates for people with albinism, speaking out against violence and discrimination, and calling for recognition of inner beauty.
Xueli’s journey is about more than modeling—she’s a changemaker, redefining beauty and advocating for acceptance and inclusion.