The girl with one limb who dreams of becoming a model: what 26-year-old Victoria Salcedo looks like now and how her fate has turned out

Victoria Salcedo was born and raised in Ecuador. Many predicted a great future for the energetic girl: Victoria loved posing, was not shy and from her early childhood dreamed of a modeling career.

But in 2001, fate made adjustments in the fate and plans of the girl. As a result of an electric shock 5-year old Victoria lost both hands and left leg.

Victoria Salcedo as a child

Victoria had to learn to do all of her daily chores all over again, making do with only one leg. Her parents knew that their daughter’s dreams of a catwalk were not destined to come true, but they supported and encouraged her in every possible way.

However, Victoria herself did not even think to give up her plans. She did everything possible to make them come true.

Victoria Salcedo

After high school, Victoria went to university to study journalism. In her free time, she studied music, drawing and even scuba diving. But her desire to become a model has always been in the first place.

In 2021, the girl declared her intention to participate in the Miss Ecuador competition. And although Victoria did not get the prize, many of the world’s media wrote about the unusual contestant.

Victoria at the Miss Ecuador 2021 pageant

After participating in the pageant, Victoria’s popularity skyrocketed. Her social media pages began to be subscribed to by hundreds of thousands of fans. And several media agencies offered her advertising contracts.

Victoria Salcedo now

Victoria is now a famous model and blogger. She leads a busy life, travels a lot and often appears on TV in various shows.

In her 26 years, she has already achieved a lot and every day she continues to reach newer and newer heights. And having only one limb does not bother her at all.

Victoria Salcedo now