From war orphan to star ballerina - hear Michaela DePrince's inspiring story | SVT/TV 2/Skavlan

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  • When her parents died in the war in Sierra Leone, Michaela DePrince ended up in an orphanage - where she was ranked last of the 27 children. But an American woman completely changed the narrative for the young girl who dreamed of becoming a ballerina.
    Also present in the studio are The 1975 singer Matty Healy, biathlon coach Wolfgang Pichler and Swedish politician Ebba Busch Thor.
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  • @vkyle11
    @vkyle11 3 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    I am smitten at her poise. I am humbled by her spirit and focus. Her story makes me grateful for mine.

    • @Tracy-hm3yi
      @Tracy-hm3yi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Right? I can't get enough of her or her story. She is just amazing

    • @pearlherandez
      @pearlherandez ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Tracy-hm3yi 11@7

    • @davidgreg7665
      @davidgreg7665 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I'd say her life is a testimony, they even cut her stomach yet God kept her alive they wrote her off but they forget God was and he's still the one with the pencil ✏️ she came from zero to hero, there's is nothing God can not do.

  • @xxchocolatesquadxx3029
    @xxchocolatesquadxx3029 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    What an incredible woman her mother is! Her father too for agreeing to a double adoption. But then they've adopted many children. God bless them. So many people are financially able but too selfish. If you can or won't adopt, support orphaned or disadvantaged children and families.

  • @RaccoonsEverywhere
    @RaccoonsEverywhere 4 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    I saw her dance not to long ago at the Dutch National Ballet. She is a very good and beautiful dancer.

  • @lindas.martin2806
    @lindas.martin2806 5 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    Inspiring and awakening, thank you and may the universe bless her parents, who saved two little girls from such a terrible situation.

  • @harryjacobs5925
    @harryjacobs5925 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I am so impressed in your story. Remember one day your wond will beheald ,but your scars will stay for testimonies. I am proud of you.

  • @tsehaykenfat4862
    @tsehaykenfat4862 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Thanks for sharing. This make me cry and happy. The story of this young lady is inspiring. Thanks

  • @askseeknock7
    @askseeknock7 5 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    I danced for 8 years growing up and one my good friends at the ballet school was African American, I always saw her as so elegant and beautiful no matter what move she made. She is an phenomenal dancer and her skin color and African body make her dancing all the more beautiful. God has truly blessed through it all

  • @AllGreyEverything
    @AllGreyEverything ปีที่แล้ว +5

    When things easily taken for granted like the color of shoes and tights and the cut of a leotard aren't made for people who look like you, you subconsciously receive the message that the art form itself is not for you. I'm glad changes are being made in places most people didn't even know change was needed.

  • @AmericanGirl6128
    @AmericanGirl6128 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    It Is always Worth it. You Are a role model

  • @tsehaykenfat4862
    @tsehaykenfat4862 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love the way she said it she will prove people wrong. That's call teaching. We should teach people not to descrmnet against children .

  • @_Diaryofwealth
    @_Diaryofwealth 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I just feel the love and admiration from the lady host

  • @catmom1322
    @catmom1322 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    What a beautiful girl--inside & out!

  • @joankariukie4366
    @joankariukie4366 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Bravo, well done my dear child, you're an example to my girls, you're lovely like a butterfly, they never have one colour,👏🏼👏🏼

  • @laylaali5977
    @laylaali5977 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    She is beautiful person

  • @ruqayyahcurtis7504
    @ruqayyahcurtis7504 ปีที่แล้ว

    God had to be with this young lady. I thank God for the wonderful couple who adopted her and the other kids. They are the real angels on Earth❤

  • @johnanderson8096
    @johnanderson8096 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Excellent Interview... Amazing Woman!!!!!!

  • @kimbo8778
    @kimbo8778 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    She’s a total star! 🌟 💫💫💫

    • @briannicole8809
      @briannicole8809 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I just wanna hug her. She’s amazing human being❤❤

  • @khadijaaitslimane3657
    @khadijaaitslimane3657 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Nice interview ; And I just loved her. God bless

  • @ralpho5389
    @ralpho5389 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    What a strong courageous woman ❤️✨👑

  • @fossilmountainpublishingll9335
    @fossilmountainpublishingll9335 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Awesome interview!

  • @eunicesampa5407
    @eunicesampa5407 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are a great inspiration Michaela .
    Love and blessings to you 😘💕

  • @MegaCassie83
    @MegaCassie83 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I knew I recognized her. She was in the Master card commercial with here sister.

    • @davidgreg7665
      @davidgreg7665 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'd say her life is a testimony, they even cut her stomach yet God kept her alive they wrote her off but they forget God was and he's still the one with the pencil ✏️ she came from zero to hero, there's is nothing God can not do.

  • @lifeofjan2921
    @lifeofjan2921 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you beautiful soul!!!!!!! You have inspired me!!!

  • @julietsteyn1112
    @julietsteyn1112 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What an Inspirational Story. Cannot but believe and see God behind the scenes in her story, directing her life. 🤲

  • @christophermotyka5384
    @christophermotyka5384 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    She's an angel 😇

  • @sofiafasullo2529
    @sofiafasullo2529 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    This is a beautiful interview

  • @Tchafsir
    @Tchafsir 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    God Bless Her

  • @AmericanGirl6128
    @AmericanGirl6128 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Ohh. BUT I have watched your since you were 15. You Go Woman

  • @douglasmarshall2747
    @douglasmarshall2747 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    My girl you are so wonderful and an inspiration to all God blessed you honey love ya mama

  • @renatamitchell9535
    @renatamitchell9535 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    💞 LOVE.......changes everything 🩰

  • @joeygamio4716
    @joeygamio4716 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    God bless you Michaela

  • @DaughterofGod72
    @DaughterofGod72 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I wonder where are those people that Ill treated her. She is really blessed. What cannot break you will mould you for better.

  • @ginadodds2695
    @ginadodds2695 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I was very moved by your story. I wish you happiness in your future and am certain you will attain all your dreams. Gina Dodds

  • @joeygamio4716
    @joeygamio4716 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    It's incredible what this girl has gone through

  • @ruqayyahcurtis7504
    @ruqayyahcurtis7504 ปีที่แล้ว

    I appreciate the very wise elder among them!

  • @AmericanGirl6128
    @AmericanGirl6128 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    You Are Soo very Awesome ❣️

  • @lorettadavis6944
    @lorettadavis6944 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Awesome dancer!!

    • @davidgreg7665
      @davidgreg7665 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'd say her life is a testimony, they even cut her stomach yet God kept her alive they wrote her off but they forget God was and he's still the one with the pencil ✏️ she came from zero to hero, there's is nothing God can not do.

  • @johnettaalston6185
    @johnettaalston6185 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love this young lady and her awesome true story. But what I couldn’t Believe is how many times He interrupted her story to the point she was unable to share her complete thought.

  • @lucillebaptiste8297
    @lucillebaptiste8297 ปีที่แล้ว

    She is really articulate and self-assured. God bless her parents, they are in the hearts of God, the Almighty..

  • @amirurimubandi7703
    @amirurimubandi7703 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    God blessed people who adopt her

  • @AmericanGirl6128
    @AmericanGirl6128 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I watched a competition with her...

  • @mamaafrican4958
    @mamaafrican4958 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank GOD

  • @paulablair8739
    @paulablair8739 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Poor girl who would of caused so much. Pain to a little girl such nasty words a little love an hope faith she made it congratulations 🎊 huni

  • @KingELon
    @KingELon ปีที่แล้ว +1

    She told that little girl, "You will dance.."

  • @mariantinaconteh1579
    @mariantinaconteh1579 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow thankful for your life and progress my Sierra Leone sister you're a star

  • @kayanclarke5216
    @kayanclarke5216 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Rock that pink suit, girl!

  • @ataattosbt
    @ataattosbt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Superstitions are the real evil. Grace guided her to Love and nurturing. A blessed child.

    • @jmilitala14
      @jmilitala14 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      True.....im an African so i understand them well. I'm made so happy by her story, but the most important thing is missing - God's Providence! Imagine to know God loves you that much that he changed your life LIKE THAT, then add on top sent his Son to die for you. Grace indeed. Even her adopted Mother was spurred by God. Its what He does. Also i like how personable she is, but not arrogant. She has a quite spirit, i hope that never goes away.

  • @alicengobeh4249
    @alicengobeh4249 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful I love you watching you from sierra lone

  • @KingELon
    @KingELon ปีที่แล้ว

    omg such a beautiful story... wow

  • @akindeleezekiel3116
    @akindeleezekiel3116 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sweet memory

  • @denisetewhata2513
    @denisetewhata2513 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    African woman are strong

  • @stargirl623
    @stargirl623 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    An inspiration for Black women

  • @marjoriealtino4832
    @marjoriealtino4832 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @Fiercedancers1
    @Fiercedancers1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    We have some stuff in common

  • @sarabeirao1980
    @sarabeirao1980 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    God knows the best 🙏

    • @davidgreg7665
      @davidgreg7665 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'd say her life is a testimony, they even cut her stomach yet God kept her alive they wrote her off but they forget God was and he's still the one with the pencil ✏️ she came from zero to hero, there's is nothing God can not do.

  • @honeycovess
    @honeycovess 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I read her book

  • @mariagabbott
    @mariagabbott 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    The older man looks bored. On a positive note, her story was so touching

    • @kalevala29
      @kalevala29 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      he looks drunk lol

    • @Tracy-hm3yi
      @Tracy-hm3yi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I came here looking for anyone else who noticed that he looked like sour.

    • @tinasmith7077
      @tinasmith7077 ปีที่แล้ว

      He seems really listening and respecting her rise and he’s into her every word

    • @Michelle-pn9xt
      @Michelle-pn9xt ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Tracy-hm3yi Stop judging other people for no reason.

    • @Michelle-pn9xt
      @Michelle-pn9xt ปีที่แล้ว

      You do not know how anyone else feels. Maybe that is his facial expression most of the time. He is there, and he is listening. He is not saying anything negative about anyone else.

  • @LeGaLizERAnCh
    @LeGaLizERAnCh 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Here just to see more of Matty and his current hair era

  • @joelsamuelizang6707
    @joelsamuelizang6707 ปีที่แล้ว

    Our is a housome God

  • @folasadeosibodu7119
    @folasadeosibodu7119 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I hate that they keep making her explain that

  • @goldiebuzzbee8303
    @goldiebuzzbee8303 ปีที่แล้ว

    She looks like lupita

  • @asmahtamla4749
    @asmahtamla4749 ปีที่แล้ว

    Like

  • @dionnehermitie9005
    @dionnehermitie9005 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Don't idolize any one we are all human just like you and they did not make you who you are. GOD ALMIGHTY IS A jealous GOD. I PRAY YOU WILL GET TO KNOW HIM.
    You should you are not a mistake and there is CREATOR OF THE WORLD EVERYTHING AND EVERY ONE BELONGS TO HIM. THERE IS NOTHING TO GAIN FROM THE WORLD AND LOSE YOUR OWN SOUL. MOCHAELA DEPRINCE, I DECLARE YOUR HEAVENLY AND HOLY FATHER OVER YOU LIFE, THROUGH JESUS CHRIST HIS SON. GOD BLESS YOU IN JESUS NAME, MUCH TO LEARN EVERYTHING ABOUT GOD IN LIFE ALL WILL FALL IN PLACE WHEN YOU KNOW HIM MAY THE LORD OPEN THE DOORS FOR YOU TO KNOW HIM SO YOUR STORY WILL TRULY HAVE AND HAPPY ENDING. 🙏❤

    • @Michelle-pn9xt
      @Michelle-pn9xt ปีที่แล้ว

      This is an inspirational story. It is not about idolizing anyone. She is already happy. Her story will continue. It is not about to end. Other people tried to make her feel as if she was a mistake. She did not think she was a mistake.

  • @laurakoester1066
    @laurakoester1066 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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  • @gongon5622
    @gongon5622 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    69

  • @joandewolfe5949
    @joandewolfe5949 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    JUST LISTENING TO THIS INCREDIBLE JOURNEY OF THIS BEAUTIFUL YOUNG LADY FULL OF “GRACE” IS SO INSPIRING AND I WANT TO KNOW MORE OF HER AND HER FAMILY!! THANK YOU FOR THIS INTERVIEW WHICH BROUGHT TEARS TO MY SOUL!! 🧶😺😍❤️🙏. Joan