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Timofey Rukavishnikov, who has Down syndrome, is part of Bareface's Talent of Determination division. Courtesy Carl Vincent
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Nour Houayek, who has Down syndrome, is part of Bareface's new Talent of Determination division. Courtesy Carl Vincent
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UAE resident Iman Somani, who has albinism, was recently featured in a campaign for Huda Beauty’s Faux Filter Stick Foundation shade Milkshake. Courtesy Moez Achour
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UAE resident Maya Eyassu poses for the camera. Courtesy Carl Vincent
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Three-year-old Emilio Said waves for the camera, as part of Bareface's new initiative. Courtesy Carl Vincent
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Sam Ray, who has Angelman syndrome, enjoyed the photo shoot, says his mother. Courtesy Carl Vincent
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Tallulah Davis, poses with a teddy bear. Courtesy Carl Vincent
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Timofey Rukavishnikov, who has Down syndrome, is part of Bareface's Talent of Determination division. Courtesy Carl Vincent
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Nour Houayek, who has Down syndrome, is part of Bareface's new Talent of Determination division. Courtesy Carl Vincent
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UAE resident Iman Somani, who has albinism, was recently featured in a campaign for Huda Beauty’s Faux Filter Stick Foundation shade Milkshake. Courtesy Moez Achour
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UAE resident Maya Eyassu poses for the camera. Courtesy Carl Vincent
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Three-year-old Emilio Said waves for the camera, as part of Bareface's new initiative. Courtesy Carl Vincent
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Sam Ray, who has Angelman syndrome, enjoyed the photo shoot, says his mother. Courtesy Carl Vincent
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Tallulah Davis, poses with a teddy bear. Courtesy Carl Vincent
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Timofey Rukavishnikov, who has Down syndrome, is part of Bareface's Talent of Determination division. Courtesy Carl Vincent
Bareface: Dubai modelling agency launches division for people of determination
Its new Talent of Determination initiative aims to represent segments of society that remain under-represented
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Janice Rodrigues
05 April, 2021
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