Who Is Sofía Jirau? The First Model For Victoria's Secret With Down Syndrome

Who Is Sofía Jirau: She scripted history by becoming the first model for Victoria's Secret with Down syndrome. She joined 17 other women in launching the brand's new campaign.

Here's everything you should know about Sofía Jirau

1. She is a 24-year-old Puerto Rican model
2. It was the debut of the Love Cloud Collection, a line of underwear, on Valentine's Day that marked the historic day for her.
3. "One day I dreamed of it, I worked on it and today it is a dream come true. I can finally tell you my big secret," Jirau wrote on her Instagram profile in Spanish. "I am the first Victoria’s Secret model with Down syndrome!"
4. She is also the second Puerto Rican model featured in this leading lingerie brand.
5. She launched her modelling career in 2019 in Puerto Rico — alongside her own online store Alavett.
6. Next year, she debuted at New York Fashion Week which was a huge accomplishment for her. "I am proud as one of the few models with Down syndrome who has managed to participate in the important fashion event," according to her website.
7. Jirau shared a video of the campaign on Instagram before the collection hits stores Thursday, captioned, "Hit play so the entire world can see me make history."
8. She has been working hard to support the lives of people with Down syndrome.
9. For instance, she launched a Spanish-language campaign of her own called No Limits. The aim was to demonstrate the capacity of people with Down syndrome to achieve their goals despite their condition.