'You\'ve probably seen her in Target campaigns or modeling Beyoncé\'s clothing line — here\'s how Jillian Mercado is knocking down barriers for other models with disabilities. » Subscribe to NowThis Entertainment: https://go.nowth.is/Entertainment_Subscribe From a very young age, Jillian Mercado was told she would have to work 10x harder than the average person. As a woman with muscular dystrophy and an unmeasurable amount of ambition, she used those words to fuel her path to achieving her modeling dreams. True to her mother\'s words, Jillian was told \'no\' and that she \'didn\'t belong in the fashion world\' over and over again. Her determination payed off; after years of persistently challenging the antiquated fashion norms, she started to capture the attention of big brands. Soon, she was booking campaigns with Target, Nordstrom, and even Beyoncé\'s \'Formation\' fashion line. Now Jillian is represented by IMG models and continues to knock down barriers for other models with disabilities in the fashion industry — as a Latinx woman and model with muscular dystrophy. Learn more about Jillian\'s journey in this new edition of NowThis Entertainment\'s SEEN series. #JillianMercado #model #musculardystrophy Connect with NowThis » Subscribe to NowThis News: http://go.nowth.is/News_Subscribe » Like us on Facebook: http://go.nowth.is/News_Facebook » Tweet us on Twitter: http://go.nowth.is/News_Twitter » Follow us on Instagram: http://go.nowth.is/News_Instagram » Find us on Snapchat Discover: http://go.nowth.is/News_Snapchat Seen is about two of NowThis’ most important pillars: inclusion and representation. \'Seen\' shines a spotlight on the game changers in pop culture; the people who are seeing a void in the zeitgeist and carving their own niches. These are the people who wish to see themselves reflected in fashion, beauty, film, and television. These are the people who are using their platforms to make a lasting difference on the landscape of culture — regardless of their status or recognizability. These are the individuals who deserve to be seen. NowThis is your premier news outlet providing you with all the videos you need to stay up to date on all the latest in trending news. From entertainment to politics, to viral videos and breaking news stories, we’re delivering all you need to know straight to your social feeds. We live where you live. http://www.youtube.com/nowthisentertainment @NowThisEntertainment'
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