This adorable little girl is already slaying the modelling game and raising awareness about inclusivity. Meet sweet three-year-old Francesca Rausi, the model with Down Syndrome who will be competing in the Junior locality model contest, which will be held this August.

Speaking to Francesca’s mother, Michelle Rausi, I find out more about her daughter’s journey. “I decided to enrol Francesca to this competition because ever since she was very young, she loved the camera, photos and the catwalk!” she says. “Seeing her doing something that she loves makes me happy.”

Michelle comments about inclusivity in Maltese society. “I believe that in Malta we need to see more of this, and I think it will help raise awareness that children with Down Syndrome can do things that other children do.” Reach for the stars, girl!

Michelle would like to thank Ivan Gaffiero of Gaffiero Productions and Sue Rossi “for believing in her and giving her a chance to compete.”

You can vote for Francesca now by sending ‘Francesca Rausi’ to 50614214. And you can vote more than once!