Barbie has collaborated with Strictly Come Dancing star Rose Ayling-Ellis to introduce their first doll with behind-the-ear hearing aids.
Since she was born deaf, British actress Rose Ayling-Ellis has communicated with British Sign Language. She is well-known for portraying Frankie Lewis in the BBC serial opera EastEnders (2020–present).
She has received the Visionary Honours for Inspirational Person of the Year and a Bafta TV Award.
Ellis stated to the National Deaf Children’s Society that she frequently uses Sign-supported English (SSE) in her performances to reflect her communication style and make it more understandable for audiences.
Despite being deaf, she admitted to The Guardian that she adores soul music and that Dolly Parton and Stevie Wonder are two of her favorite performers.
Rose Ayling-Ellis Deaf Story: How Did She Learn To Speak?
EastEnders actress Rose Ayling-Ellis revealed Barbie’s first behind-the-ear hearing aid doll.
The Strictly Come Dancing 2021 champion is shown in the new Rose, Barbie, and Friends campaign, which also includes a variety of dolls from diverse countries.
She is seen with a group of women who represent the newest collection, including the first Ken doll to be affected by vitiligo, one who is using a wheelchair, and two others who are sporting prosthetic limbs.
Ayling-Ellis described how, as a little girl, she gave her Barbie dolls hearing aids to help them resemble her.
She has been deaf since birth and underlined how important it is for children to identify with the objects they play with.
How Much Is Rose Ayling-Ellis, Barbie With Hearing Aids, Worth?
Apumone.com estimates Rose Ayling-Ellis’ net worth to be around $2 million.
Her primary source of income comes from her employment as a dancer and actress. Ellis’s line of work has given her access to lavish lifestyles and pricey trips.
As the first deaf contestant on the show, she and Giovanni Pernice won the nineteenth season of Strictly Come Dancing in 2021. In 2022, she was the first well-known person to sign a children’s book for CBeebies.
Rose Ayling-Ellis Boyfriend Samuel Arnold
Rose Ayling-Ellis and Samuel Arnold have been dating for some time.
The EastEnders actress has attempted to keep her personal life quiet, even though she occasionally posts cute photos of her and her beloved boyfriend on social media.
They have been spotted enjoying fun together while travelling, and Rose shared gorgeous photos from their vacation to Peru in 2019.
Rose travelled through the Amazon with her partner, and she published a passionate blog post about the experience. Samuel seems to be travelling with Rose because they share an interest in environmental protection.
In 2020, they celebrated their sixth anniversary as a couple, according to an OK magazine article.
Rose expressed her love for her partner in a sweet Instagram tribute, writing, “Six years we’ve been together and I still don’t find you troublesome.”
“I still believe you’re the funniest, prettiest, and most fantastic girlfriend I could possibly hope for,” Samuel posted on social media.