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Midstokke was born with Treacher Collins syndrome, a congenital condition which affects the development of the face. [1] In addition to her acting work, she has worked as a model with different artists and photographers, and has served on the boards of various organizations for people with facial differences.
Image credits: Andrew Toth/Getty Images #3 Jenna Fischer. Best known for the beloved and ever-relatable role of Pam on The Office, Jenna Fischer made headlines in October when she publicly shared ...
Treacher Collins syndrome (TCS) is a genetic disorder characterized by deformities of the ears, eyes, cheekbones, and chin. [5] The degree to which a person is affected, however, may vary from mild to severe. [ 5 ]
Jacob Tremblay (/ ˈ t r ɒ m b l eɪ / TROM-blay; born October 5, 2006) [1] is a Canadian actor. He became known for his role as a child born in captivity in Room (2015), for which he won the Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Young Performer and became the youngest nominee for the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role.
Playing the father of a boy born with Treacher Collins syndrome, Wilson's performance in this film was especially emotional. "When he came on set as Auggie after going through makeup, he became ...
Adapted from a children’s novel by R.J. Palacio, the film starred Jacob Tremblay as young Auggie, a boy with the facial deformities of Treacher Collins syndrome who teaches his family and peers ...
At birth he was deaf, and had head, facial, ear and skull deformities. At age 6 months he was diagnosed with Treacher Collins syndrome. At age 5 years he was referred to Shriners Hospitals for Children where he met with Dr. Lucie Lessard. [1] At age 6 (2003) he received a bone anchored hearing aid and discovered his passion for singing.
The film follows a boy named August "Auggie" Pullman with Treacher Collins syndrome as he tries to fit in. The film was released in the United States on November 17, 2017, by Lionsgate. It received positive reviews from critics and grossed $315 million worldwide on a $20 million production budget.