LOS ANGELES - Sofía Jirau has made history as the first model for Victoria's Secret with Down syndrome. The 24-year-old Puerto Rican model announced the milestone on Valentine’s Day."One day I dreamed of it, I worked on it and today it is a dream come true," Jirau shared on social media. "I can finally tell you my big secret...
I am the first Victorias’ Secret model with Down syndrome!"Jirau is one of 18 women hired for the lingerie and comfort-wear company’s launch of its brand new Love Cloud collection.She continued, "Thanks to all of you for always supporting me in my projects.
Thanks to @victoriassecret for seeing me as a #NoLimits model and making me part of the Love Cloud Collection inclusion campaign.
This is just the beginning, now it's formed!" In Feb. 2020, Jirau made her modeling debut at New York Fashion Week as one of the few models with Down syndrome to participate in the iconic fashion event.