Sophie Delezio's extraordinary life as the 22-year-old shares ‘completely open and honest’ new video
The miracle burns survivor the nation fell in love is all grown up!
Sophie recently underwent surgery on her legs to help her walk down the aisle.
InstagramSophie got engaged on Valentine's Day 2023 to boyfriend Joseph Salerno.
Woman's DayFollowing her stint in London, Sophie has since moved back to Sydney and we can't wait to see what she does next!
(Image: @soph.delezio/Instagram)"London is an incredible city. And yes, I even love the weather – cold and rainy suits me fine, but so far I've had sunshine and that's great, too! I've got a new sense of independence since moving here, it's taught me a lot,"
(Image: @soph.delezio/Instagram)"I am so happy, I just love it here," Sophie revealed of her life in London.
(Image: @soph.delezio/Instagram)"I will miss my family and my friends but at the same time there is a sense of anticipation that is almost overwhelming. It's as though I am finally getting an opportunity to spread my wings and sample everything that the world has to offer – but on my terms and in my own way. It's an adventure," she told The Weekly before her trip.
(Image: @soph.delezio/Instagram)London calling: Last year, Sophie set off for an adventure of a lifetime as she moved to London to study.
(Image: Julie Adams/The Weekly)"In my mind I'm not 'Sophie the girl with no legs' but someone completely normal. I think of myself as Sophie the chatterbox, the socialite, the girl who loves a good hamburger and enjoys each day as much as she can."
(Image: @soph.delezio/Instagram)Although occasionally reliant on crutches and her trusty red wheelchair, she owns three pairs of prosthetic limbs – one for flat shoes and sneakers, and two with adjustable soles so she can wear 5cm and 10cm heels.
(Image: The Morning Show)"I'm so happy – this is about celebrating with my friends, and the best time of my life so far," she told Woman's Day at the time.
(Image: Woman's Day/Bauer syndication)In 2018, Sophie was all smiles as she headed off to her year 12 formal.
(Image: Woman's Day/Bauer syndication)Sophie with her father and her beloved assistance dog Willow.
(Image: Woman's Day/Bauer syndication)"My reverse parking can still do with some polish," she joked at the time.
(Image: Woman's Day/Bauer syndication)In 2018, the teenager shared an exciting milestone many teenagers take for granted - getting her Ls!
(Image: Woman's Day/Bauer syndication)Sophie rubs shoulders with The Wiggles.
(Image: Getty)Sophie's fighting spirit has been an inspiration - not just for her proud parents Ron and Carolyn but for the whole nation.
(Image: Getty)In a tragic twist, two-and-a-half years later Sophie was hit by a car at a pedestrian crossing, and thrown 18 meters. This time she suffered a broken jaw and collarbone, nine broken ribs, punctured lungs, two fractured vertebrae and a brain injury.
(Image: Getty)The adorable toddler suffered horrific injuries, including burns to 85 per cent of her body, the loss of both feet, one hand and one ear.
(Image: Getty)In 2003 at just two years old, Sophie became trapped under a burning car that had ploughed into her daycare in Fairlight, Sydney.
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