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The beautiful faces of Down syndrome

She’s only 10 months old, but Valentina Guerrero is already a superstar.

The gorgeous little girl shot to fame over the weekend when she became the first person with Down syndrome to front a major fashion campaign.

Valentina is the face of Spanish swimwear designer Dolores Cortes’ new children’s collection, modelling a range of cute swimsuits for the US market.

Images from the campaign have gone viral so due to popular demand, we’ve put together a collection of the most inspiring models and actresses with Down syndrome.

Valentina Guerrero for DC Kids swimwear.

Valentina, 10 months, is from Miami, Florida.

Valentina has won millions of fans around the world.

Dolores Cortes has been praised for seeing Valentina’s beauty.

Valentina has become an internet sensation.

Taya Kennedy is signed to the Urban Angels modelling agency in the UK.

Ella Kinder. Photo by Carrie at photographybycarrieperez.com.

Six-year-old Ryan Langston (far left) has modelled for US Target.

Ryan has also modelled for US department store Nordstrom.

Five-year-old Natalia Goleniowski (right) for Frugi.

Katelyn Reed stars in *American Horror Story*.

Katelyn Reed stars in American Horror Story.

US Target featured Reid in a 2011 catalogue.

Lauren Potter, who plays the character of Becky in *Glee*.

Lauren Potter, who plays the character of Becky in Glee.

Australian target included this girl in a 2011 catalogue.

This little beauty was in US Toys R Us catalogue.

Another lovely little model for US Target.

Jamie Brewer from *American Horror Story*.

Jamie Brewer from American Horror Story.

Australia’s own Logie-winning actress Tracie Sammut.

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