Sophie Delezio's Incredible Outlook On Life | Anh's Brush With Fame

As a child, Sophie Delezio survived two horrific accidents. Now an independent and optimistic eighteen-year-old, she refuses to let disability hold her back. Anh hopes to capture her stoicism and joy on the canvas. #ABWF
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In the latest season of Anh's Brush With Fame, Anh Do invites captivating Australians into his painting studio for an in-depth conversation that will inform how he will represent them on the canvas.
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Did you ever get teased at school?
There were moments where... I never got bullied or anything, I wouldn't say that. But I was definitely excluded from certain things because people assumed that I couldn't do things. You know, on paper, my disability can look a bit dramatic. But then you meet me and I'm like, "Yeah, no, I've skydived. "I go to the gym, like, five days a week."
Like... I hear... I hear how much that sort of angers you.
Yeah. You know... "Don't assume that I can't!"
I love that, Sophie.
Thank you. That's so cool.
Sophie's attitude has meant she's never let her disabilities stand in the way of anything she's wanted to do. She's always prepared to have a go.
Tell me about the sporting activities you've been doing?
So, oh, I've done swimming... can't remember how many years now. And just, like, it was my first form of rehab. And I was a water baby from when I was born. I loved the water. I loved swimming. And so I started competitively swimming for quite a few years. And then I took up rowing, 'cause all my friends were doing it at school. I did that for around four years. And I did a few regattas and it was all so amazing.
You don't do much by half, do you?
No.

[@s.norman4578]

I still thought of Sophie as a little girl, how time has flown... what a stunning woman.

[@nottechytutorials]

It was so sad seeing her as a tiny child just screaming out in pain when they moved her. Its surprising to see that she's an adult now and is doing so much better.

[@TaylorAmelia]

I just saw the 60 minutes Australia with her as an almost 3 year old crying with those injuries and I started bawling my eyes out, as the mother of a 3 yr old, that broke my soul. I thought she was a year older than my son cuz it was uploaded to KZbin in 2019 but it turns out she was born in the year 2000.

[@shababasadeq849]

She is a TRUE WARRIOR BEAMING WITH OPTIMISM AND THAT IS HER BEAUTY.

[@user-tl8uy9ml2j]

I was profoundly moved and inspired by Sophie's remarkably optimistic and grateful outlook in life. Sophie's courage in dealing with unimaginable adversity is a credit to her resilient character and a credit to her christian upbringing, this young lady is going to change the world.

[@okitsadam]

I just adore her. From those little cries, in pain, to this beauty.

[@theclawanigesekera4515]

Couldn’t stop smiling right throughout the show. Sophie’s smile is absolutely infectious.

[@leissapitts9310]

Sophie is the most gorgeous spontaneous and attractive young woman with a deep heart, articulate and smart. Thankyou to you and to your parents for affording you the opportunities to make you who you are. Awesome stuff!!!

[@leissapitts9310]

I remember when u were a little girl and how tragic your experiences were then. It’s good for us to see you in your beauty and grace. Just be your authentic you. There is nothing more precious

[@susanhancock2471]

What a beautiful child she was and what a beautiful young woman she has become. Thank you, Sophie, you are a light to us all.

[@mammadingo9165]

She's like an earth angel sent back for this message ! Spread as much joy love and positivity despite your pain.

[@budgiebreder]

Shes so positive! It would be so easy for someone like her, to have been what she has been through and continues to go through every day, to be negative but this woman! shes an inspiration!

[@noodles5004]

This woman is insanely inspirational! Not long ago I watched the 60 minutes episode and was in tears listening to baby Sophie scream in pain and saying no to people touching her. Now watching this amazing grown woman. Wow. 💖

[@owent2032]

What a amazing strong women! Thank you for sharing your story

[@staceywalter717]

Sophie, you inspired me as a beautiful little girl, smiling and playing in the restaurant I worked in at Clontarf. Today you inspire me to look at the positives in life. Thankyou and good luck in your future I know you will achieve your dreams ❤️❤️❤️

[@moirai1964]

She and her family are special. The love and selfless efforts to keep Sofia going has paid off for them as She is a beautiful girl. She shines.

[@trevormenzies3780]

Thank u Anh, a big thank u Sophie. BEST SHOW I HAVE EVER SEEN. ❤️🌹❤️🌅

[@jordynmiles4486]

She reminds me a bit of Drew Barrymore. Sophie is such a beautiful young woman!

[@bernadettebanares5034]

I'm so happy to see you Sophie, I just saw the 60 minutes episode today. You are an inspiration.

[@charlieangel9705]

Sophie it's so nice to see you all grown up and full of life. Such an inspiration.

[@nelsialoraine-smithh7333]

I just viewed her story....wishing her the best. She is such an inspiration

[@janereid9778]

What an inspiring and beautiful young lady you are Sophie ❤️

[@kathyyoung1774]

Incredible girl and a true inspiration! Attitude is everything! The same attitude got me through cancer. God bless Sophie!

[@ettaariane]

Incredible. Beautiful. So strong. What an example to us all. Xx

[@user-yg4xf4rs3e]

Shes grown so quickly so brave

[@sixmercer2504]

I am SOOO happy to see Sophie now as a stunningly beautiful woman! She never lost her looks! And oh that personality is incredible isn't it! The 60 Minutes episode was so gut wrenching. As a parent of a daughter who was born with a severe genetic syndrome that nearly cost her he life on an almost constant basis for, for sure the first 5 yeas which I'm still shocked we and she made it through. After two multiorgan transplants and countless operations and deadly infections She was sliced apart barbarically and patched back together so many times her body is just one big scar. There is something that (being an agnostic, don't know if it's God or what, but something we can't see) whatever it is, puts inside these critically ill children that gives them something healthy people don't have. It's so special and so bright and it draws people in. It makes them a magnet of positivity and they have an empathy and a brilliant personality that is absolutely unmatched. It's like a sixth sense kind of thing. Sophie absolutely has that. And of course her parents helped in guiding that. But it was placed in her when she was going through the worst of her injuries. And I know I sound strange saying that or like I must have a belief in God to thunk thus way. It's not that. It's a fact. Something happens to them. I know it from the kids we met while going through hospital stays and the Ronald McDonald House and being the mother to a very sick daughter who is about to be 18 next month.....but is still terminal. And we have yet to find a diagnosis but I passed it down to her unknowingly and am now very sick with the same things as her but they are progressing in adulthood instead of showing up inutero through growth retardation and lack of movement. I wish we could have seen the painting he did of Sophie! I mean she needs butterflies all around her! What a fantastic interview and I am so glad to see her now so happy and bright. And now she is close to done growing so the operations on her grafts will be getting less and les and they will be and are less severe than before. What a life she has faced and come through more than most could ever comprehend. (I wonder what the conversation was like when her dad told her about her injuries, as mentioned in the 60 Minutes episode. And I wonder when he had it with her and her response at that news). Well Sophie, if you read these comments, a big hug from me in Colorado, and I am so proud of the woman you have become. You have such a wonderful outlook on life and your heart needs an extre extra large graft because it is way to big for any human body could contain. 😉 You are a total inspiration and thank you for doing such meaningful charity work and helping kids who are going through their own horror story. You are so beautiful and so amazing! ❤️‍🩹❤😊

[@MsTinkerbelle87]

What a warrior!!!

[@xz3024]

Sophie, you are Extraordinary.

[@gypsygirl6887]

Such a beautiful young lady.

[@bellnorton1691]

What a beautiful young lady she has grown up to be. So proud to hear of her courage and how positive she is.

[@LoveYouSelf4653]

What a amazing person Well done Sophie

[@tinabloomfield7228]

What an amazing young woman!!!! God bless her ❤️

[@jennyatherton5922]

What a beautiful soul, may the angels gather around her and create a wall of protection and keep her from any danger 😇🙌🙏♥️

[@thecleanercurtis4370]

Sophie you are absolutely lovely.....your pure strength is a credit to you but also to your parents. Well done mum n dad.....she's a everyday aussie girl. ❤ from Adelaide

[@immastarseed4976]

Sophie is very brave. There are so many things to be grateful for. 🙏🏽 thanks for sharing your story. I'm glad you made it.

[@TravellingNSWandBeyond]

What an amazing courageous girl

[@elanadabkowski999]

Beautiful in and out!

[@margaretlockland2192]

An inspiration to all & so beautiful💕

[@liddlemountain7245]

I just saw the 60 minutes about your accident as a previous baby. I am so happy to see you here and we'll and thriving!

[@jennid8958]

What a beautiful woman. I live in the US. I just turned 16 and was going thru/ recovering from major surgery when her burn accident happened to her in 2006. I just never heard her story before...I just watched her news story from when it first happened and was crying like a baby. She's an inspiration and I'm so thankful to the Lord that she lived and she wasn't taken off life support.

[@grungygirljournals]

Amazing amazing amazing!!! ♥️♥️♥️

[@51623allissa]

Your outlook is inspirational!!! Blessings to you!

[@Bionicbrain1]

Amazing! Fun! Light! Nice work xx

[@JMac-27]

She is so incredible, but I have wondered why she didn't have a beautiful wig made but the way she just confidently found a style with the hair she has is so inspiring to me personally. I've started to lose my hair it's been devastating because women without hair or having hair loss is just something you never encounter until it starts happening to you and it leaves you feeling so insecure and feeling so alone in it. It's just a feeling like it's just you because there is just zero representation to make women feel normal who have hair loss. She's inspiring in so many ways and this may or may not be something she's ever heard before but she's such a face of inspiration for so many reasons but this is mine. Sophie you are incredible, what a light you are, what a fighter!! I'm so glad you exist and are thriving! ❤️

[@wm.traynor1143]

What an amazing person👏😊👏😊

[@keldakellie9164]

Sophie you are so awesome💖

[@janetscott5252]

Such an amazing young woman!🙏💕🙏

[@hippopotamusanonymous1580]

She’s so beautiful, I feel so ungrateful and spoiled watching this.

[@gordonlove9958]

amazing woman!!!!!!!!

[@ggg-ky6go]

I wanted to see the picture!

[@kgrg04]

omg someone get this onto r/wholesome cuz this is the shits, i cried to her answer of the last question

[@samanthagranruth6440]

God spared you and Molly glad your here

[@waynehayward8396]

I would like to see the ABC or any other networkb employ you as a presenter or host. Your inspirations and outlook would have many follow you. I certaily will.

[@damienmillett5546]

WOW , Sophie Delizio is ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE. Inspirational , her eyes and her smile are SEXY and I I mean that sincerely , very nice person , great interview

[@stebolian]

Omg