The story of this girl’s extraordinary efforts has inspired tens of thousands of people around the world .
Victoria Salcedo (26 years old, living in Guayaquil, Ecuador) was forced to have her limbs amputated at the age of 6 after she accidentally touched electrical wires with a stick and suffered third-degree burns.
In the years that followed, this brunette got used to using her right foot to complete daily tasks such as eating, doing hair and makeup…
After being fitted with a prosthetic leg, Salcedo began exercising and quickly fell in love with exercise.
“I never thought I would be an influencer,” she told the New York Post on January 23 of her unexpected career as a model and influencer. .
“But I love sharing my life with others. I like people writing letters and asking me questions, so they know they can count on me,” Salcedo added.
Salcedo was discovered by a model seeker at the age of 19 and quickly became famous in the industry despite losing her arms and legs.
This gorgeous brunette entered the Miss Ecuador pageant in 2021.
“I didn’t go there to be accepted. I went there to represent my country, to present myself as a woman, as a soul as another form of beauty,” Salcedo said.
Salcedo boasts more than 170,000 followers on Instagram, many of whom have praised her for her beauty and active lifestyle.
“You’re a miracle,” commented one fan below a photo, while another added that she was “so inspirational.”
Salcedo hopes to make people think differently about the disabled community.
Salcedo explains: “For me, inspiring others is an opportunity to change people’s minds. It’s an opportunity to share a part of me with others.”
And now, the personal page of this arm and leg amputee model is getting more and more followers.
