Paraplegic Author/Actress/Activist Lolita Milena

Lolita Milena is a paraplegic actress and author. Born in Siberia, Milena immigrated to theUnited States in 2002 as a toddler with her then foster family. The fall of the same year throughchild abuse, Milena was left permanently paralyzed. It was shortly after she was adopted by hercurrent family. Her introduction to the art form began in musical theatre at the early age of 6years old. Having performed in an accumulated 20 theatrical productions, Milena had turned tosocial media platforms to create content ranging from short skits to special effect makeup.During her junior year of high school in 2017, Milena had taken on the challenge in writing a50,000 word novel in only 30 days. Not only did she surpass the word count goal by 14,000, butdid so in 20 days Her first published novel, 2459 won her first place in her state for theNANOWRIMO content. Also in 2017, Milena had discovered TikTok, opening a new world ofpossibilities and opportunities. She had gained popularity on the platform by uploading shortacting and comedic skit clips. As of January 2023, Milena had been steadily climbing the rankson the popular app, sitting around 720,000 followers. In 2019, Milena was discovered by hermanagement through TikTok, who had assisted her into the industry; eventually booking thecharacter, Jenna in Lionsgate and Buzzfeed&. While being an actress and self publishedauthor, Milena also begun work relationships with cosmetic and clothing brands through socialmedia platforms. These brands being and not limited to: TTDEYE, Abercrombie & Fitch, andOrangeJuicetheBrand Clothing. In the summer of 2019, Milena had been one of the faces forAbercrombie &Fitch;Face Your Fierce campaign. Milena was adopted by her current familyat the age of 2 years old after the incident. She has 8 sisters, 1 brother, and is the thirdyoungest. She hopes to continue growing and with the influence, show young men and womenin a similar predicament that: Just because you have a disability, doesnt mean you cant followyour dreams