The story of —born Xue Li —is a real-life tale of resilience and transformation that began in China and led to the international runways of the high-fashion world. The Abandoned Snow Beauty
Xue Li was born with , a rare genetic condition that many in China at the time viewed as a curse or a sign of bad luck. At age three, her life changed forever when she was adopted by a family from the Netherlands. Her new mother chose to keep her birth name, believing it perfectly described her unique beauty. A New Vision of Beauty Asia M - Xue Li
: She founded the Open Eyes Foundation to increase visibility and accessibility for others like her. The Meaning of "Asia M" The story of —born Xue Li —is a
: She was appointed a UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador at age 17 to fight for the rights of people with disabilities. Her new mother chose to keep her birth
: By working with world-renowned photographers, she showed that her albinism was a unique asset rather than a "curse".