Dmitriy Kim was born in Almaty, Kazakhstan, and emigrated to the United States, where he was granted political asylum as a member of the LGBTQ+ community. Shortly after his move, a tragic accident led to the loss of his leg below the knee. Rather than breaking him, this experience ignited a passion to inspire others.
Since then, Dmitriy has built an impressive career in the fashion and advertising industries, becoming the face of global campaigns for brands like Savage x Fenty by Rihanna, Tommy Hilfiger, Bowflex, Marco Marco, and Google.
He is also the author of the book “Unbroken”, where he shares his journey of overcoming challenges, finding inner strength, and embracing his own uniqueness. Dmitriy’s mission is to help people see that their differences are their power and beauty, no matter what they have been through. Through his art and storytelling, Dmitriy proves that true strength lies in overcoming obstacles and staying true to oneself.
This is a story about finding yourself after losing a part of yourself. About never giving up. About how the inner spirit is stronger than external circumstances.
This is a story about finding yourself after losing a part of yourself. About never giving up. About how the inner spirit is stronger than external circumstances.
This book is about a guy from a dysfunctional family whose childhood and teenage years were rough. He always carried love in his heart, but the world never accepted him because of his looks, behavior, or self-expression. It took him a long time to find himself.
After he’d become an accomplished dancer, he lost his leg. After completing this journey he became a person motivating others in similar situations and leading them by example.