COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — In the TikTok bio of Nina Simone Ray she says she was "born with a little extra flare", but that is an understatement.

At the age of 19, Nina has become TikTok famous for her infectious joy and her extra chromosome that makes her stand out.

Nina was diagnosed with down syndrome at just 19 days old.

"It was an answered prayer," Nina's mother Susan Ray said. "I prayed and said ok this extra chromosome is here and I just want her to be seen for herself. I never wanted her to be an accessory to the family."

As a recent Central High School graduate, Nina has begun planning for her very bright future.

"I'm going to be a Zumba instructor and I'm going to be a dancer and teach all the classes to the dancers." Nina Simone Ray said.

Nina's mother says she has been dancin

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