They were born more than ten years apart, but these siblings share one incredible trait.
Albinism is a rare genetic condition where there is a lack of pigmentation in the skin, eyes, and/or hair, giving albino people a unique appearance.
The birth of an albino child is already a rarity… So it’s especially remarkable that a Kazakh couple had not one, but two albino children with a 12-year age difference.
Meet Asel and Kamila, incredibly unique siblings who have become sought-after models:
Asel is the older sibling at 14 years old. Her mother, Aiman Sarkitova, says she was stunned when Asel was born with albinism.
“When I gave birth to the first one, genetics weren’t as advanced as they are now. It’s only developing now. The doctors were shocked,” she recalls.
Imagine their surprise when 12 years later, Kamila was born with the same condition.
It’s truly an incredible sight to see these two siblings together, and they’ve teamed up to become a modeling duo.
Asel has been modeling since she was 10, but with her two-year-old sister, they’ve become even more in demand. The pair has over 33,000 followers on Instagram.
Though albinism has led to their success, it’s not always easy. This condition is also linked to medical issues, such as sensitivity to sunlight.
“If I go outside during the day, I make sure to apply sunscreen, wear protective clothing, a hat, or use an umbrella,” says Asel.
“However, in the evening when the sun is almost gone, it’s much easier for me.”
No matter the ups and downs life brings them, they’ll always be there for each other.
Albinism is so rare that people with the condition can feel isolated, but these two sisters are fortunate to have each other as family.
We hope their success as models will shed light on albinism and show how uniquely beautiful albino people can be.
“Many people don’t know who albinos are,” says Asel.
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