An 11-year-old girl from Southampton has received a life-changing opportunity after signing with an international modelling agency.
Elle Holdaway has been picked up by Zebedee Management, a talent agency that represents models and actors with physical and learning disabilities.
Elle, who is autistic, was only six years old when she started modelling for top clothing brands like Next and FatFace.
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Her mum, Lisa, told the Echo: "Elle was diagnosed with autism a few years ago, so this agency seemed to be a great fit for her.
"Right now, she is too young to realise that this is a big deal and an opportunity for an 11-year-old.
"And as a parent, I would like to support her all the way through."
Zebedee Management holds a torch for disabled, visibly different, non-binary, and trans models.
Since its launch in 2017, it has signed contracts with hundreds of models, including Down syndrome model Ellie Goldstein, who was featured on the cover of British Vogue.
Lisa added: "It is a dream come true to be working with such an amazing company that understands the autistic brain.
"This company has models in America, Japan, Australia, and Europe, and I 100 per cent think that it will represent Elle.
"She is delighted to be working with this amazing agency and dreams of working as much as she can around the school.
"However, she would much rather be in front of the camera, on stage, or dancing than in a math class.
"The only time her brain turns off is when she performs."
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While Elle is about to start a new chapter in her life, she is also thankful for all the opportunities she has received so far.
She is known in and around Southampton for helping those in need.
She won the BBC Radio Solent Young Achievement Award in 2020 for helping the homeless.
The youngster often collects clothing for those in need, which she donates to Southampton City Mission and Two Saints.
When she was seven, she helped feed 20 to 40 homeless people every once in a while.
Her mum added: "She is such a lovely, kind girl and makes us all so proud."
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