Model with muscle dystrophy cast in Beyoncé's ad
The new merchandise line, 'Formation', for singer Beyoncé has cast Jillian Mercado, a model with muscular dystrophy in the advertisement campaign. Mercado posed in her wheelchair wearing hoodies, t-shirts and hats from the singer's collection. Earlier, Mercado modelled for major brands including Diesel. Notably, muscle dystrophy is a hereditary condition that hampers muscle functions like walking.