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Katie is an English writer, activist, television presenter and model. She is from Andover in Hampshire where she lived with her parents.

Katie, 38, originally trained as a beautician after leaving school before following modelling and TV presenting roles. She was subjected to a horrific acid attack in 2008 but she hasn’t let the attack define her, and has since gone on to become a published author and a TV presenter.

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Katie originally trained as a beautician which led her to a career in modelling and a digital television presenter. However, in 2008 she suffered an horrific acid attack, orchestrated by an ex-boyfriend. She suffered devastating facial disfigurement and had to undergo pioneering surgery and rehabilitation.

However, rather than retreat back into herself following such trauma, Katie decided to share her experience and help others. In 2009 she set up the Katie Piper Foundation to help improve services and support for burns victims.

She is a published author, TV presenter and advocate for burns survivors. Her latest book A Little Bit of Faith: Hopeful Affirmations for Every Day of the Year was launched earlier this year but she faced a backlash from trolls online. However, she, in her usual stoic and determined self, addressed the issue and once again proved herself to be a ‘Woman of Spirit!’

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