Nélia is a Paris-based model, actor and content creator.

After an accident in 2016, she made the decision to undergo an amputation in 2017, at just 12 years old. She naturally began sharing her life and journey on social media, quickly building an audience that has since grown into a highly engaged community.

Since then, Nélia has become a recognisable face in fashion, media and entertainment. After becoming a Dove ambassador, she modelled in Kiabi’s first adaptive clothing campaign, appeared in a campaign with Allianz in celebration of the Paralympic Games, and was later spotted for a television series, in which she went on to play a disabled influencer as herself for six months.

As an ambassador for National Conference on Disability , alongside the President of the French Republic, Nélia champions the fight against ableism and advocates for a more inclusive society.

With nearly 900,000 followers on TikTok and 100,000 on Instagram, she uses her platforms to speak about the causes closest to her heart, while actively promoting greater inclusion and representation of disabled artists within the film and entertainment industry.

Nélia’s unconventional journey has given her a unique versatility, allowing her to move seamlessly between fashion, acting, digital content and advocacy. She is available for advertising campaigns, brand and influencer partnerships, editorial and commercial shoots, television, film and a wide range of creative productions.

Her motto? 

Reborn to reform.