Jorge Antonio Gomez, 42, and his wife, Leila Judith Romero, 39, were overjoyed when they found out they were expecting twins. The news came when Leila was four months pregnant, and the couple couldn’t wait to meet their babies.
At 36 weeks, Leila gave birth to two beautiful daughters, Catalina and Virginia. But there was something unexpected—the girls were born with snow-white hair. They were the first twins with albinism in their country.
Albinism is a condition where the body has little or no melanin, the pigment that gives color to the skin, hair, and eyes. People with albinism have very light skin and hair and need protection from the sun.
Now, six years later, Catalina and Virginia are happy and healthy. Their parents take special care to protect their skin from the sun and ensure they wear glasses to keep their eyes safe.
Jorge has been working to clear up misunderstandings about albinism. Many people assume it’s a disability, which leads to confusion and unnecessary fear.
“People sometimes react strangely when they see my daughters,” Jorge shared. “But albinism is not a disease. It just means they need extra care in the sun.”
Despite the initial surprise, Jorge and Leila embraced their daughters’ unique appearance. They focus on raising them with confidence and ensuring they enjoy childhood like any other kids.
For Jorge, the best part of fatherhood is watching his daughters play and laugh together. He is grateful that they are healthy and growing up happy.
The world has taken notice of Catalina and Virginia’s unique beauty. Many admire their striking appearance, but for their parents, they are simply their beloved daughters.