World's Smallest Teen Crowned World's Smallest Woman
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Since 2009, Nagpur resident Jyoti Amge has enjoyed the fame that comes with being the World's Smallest Teen. On Friday December 16th, she happily relinquished that title for another one - The World's Smallest Woman.
That's because on that day, the tiny teen that measures just a tad over 2 feet, turned 18. And that was not the only big news this miniature woman with a larger than life smile and spirit shared with the hundreds of people who gathered to celebrate the day. She also announced the debut of her Bollywood career with not one, but two, Indian movies - Fulfilling a dream she has harbored ever since she can remember.
Looking radiant and happy in a beautiful pink sari, the young woman who weighs just 12lbs or 9lbs more than when she was born, blew out the candles off a yummy looking cake and joyfully embraced the cuddly teddy bear that appeared to be larger than life compared to her tiny stature.
Born with a form of dwarfism called Achondroplasia, Jyoti, the youngest of five children, stopped growing after her first birthday. However, her family, who are all of normal height, have never treated her any different. She went to the same schools as her siblings and was encouraged to fulfill all her dreams. If anything, thanks to her delicate 'porcelain doll-like' appearance, she is and continues to be spoilt rotten by her siblings.
And, while Bollywood is new to this amazing young woman, being in the limelight is not. She has already starred in a music video along with one of India's most famous singers and was also, the subject of a BBC documentary. Happy 18th birthday Jyoti! We sure hope all your wishes and dreams continue to be realized!
Resources: telegraph.co.uk, huffingtonpost.com
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- abbsydoodleabout 6 yearsi believe in you keep your dream, we all believe in you!..
- tae_is_athleticabout 6 yearsdang
- tae_is_athleticabout 6 yearsWow, 7 years ago. That's a long time!
- Heart-girlabout 6 yearsAhhhhh so cute ( I'm not trying to be creepy! )
- Small dog about 6 yearsYou follow you dreams it does not matter your size
- catlover513over 8 yearsWow , this is amazing I really hope that you continue to follow your dreams Joyoti no matter your height. Happy 18th Birthday , I love you , Keep it up
- skydragonover 8 yearsI did not know I was taller than an 18 year old! :)
- 777lifeover 8 yearsI BELIEVE IN YOU JYOTI! FULFILL ALL OF YOUR DREAMS! I LOVE YOU FOR WHO YOU ARE, STAY STRONG AND BEAUTIFUL MY FRIEND, STAY STRONG AND BEAUTIFUL!
- sugarpiealmost 9 yearsthis is just truly beutiful. i hope she can fulfull all her dreams and live a happy life. i am in fifth grade and i am 4 feet and 59 and a half inches. almost five feet.
- sokeefe_foreverabout 4 yearsDo you mean 4'9? But yes, very beautiful!
- 777lifeover 8 yearsIt is beautiful!
- kittysinger5almost 9 yearsit must be so hard for her, but she manages it! she is truly,amazing