Sophie Delezio, now 19, captured the hearts of Australians as a two-year-old when she was left with horrific burns after becoming trapped under a burning car which collided into a Sydney daycare centre.

Now 19 years old, Sophie has just returned to Australia following a stint studying sociology and international relations at the University of London in the UK. 'My parents at the time of the accident, all they could see was what was the horror of what was happening at the time... and it was horrible. MORE: FITNESS BOSS REVEALS SHOCK PLANS FOR $14M HOME. At two-years-old, Sophie suffered burns to up to 85 percent of her body. The comments below have been moderated in advance. If you have a comment or query you would like LifeStyle to respond to, please use our feedback form. “I've always wanted to live overseas," she said at the time. The family have held the luxury estate for 11 years but with Sophie now spreading her wings studying sociology at the University of London, the decision was made to let another family enjoy the property. Confused by the three-level tier system? Sophie Delezio was just two years old when a freak car crash left her with burns to 85 percent of her body. 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At two-years-old, Sophie suffered burns to up to 85 percent of her body. "When I was younger it was the whole New York dream but then I went to England (and) instantly fell in love with it and it just so happens that my mum was born there, so I'm a citizen by birth.". It was the moment that struck a chord with people across the country, Sophie Delezio was just a toddler when she was involved in a freak car crash at her Sydney child care center, just before Christmas in 2003. Her swoop of brown hair is another example of true grit. Mutiny! After everything that she has endured in the past 15 years, her just being alive is a testament to how determined she really is. Happiness is a choice, according to Sophie, who says there is always a positive side of every situation. Last year, Sophie appeared on Sunrise with reporters Samantha Armytage and David Kochie. Her undeniable spirit was once again showcased three years later when Sophie was hit by a car on a pedestrian crossing. There is a tennis court on the 1968sqm block, a heated swimming pool and views over Middle Harbour stretching to the city and Chatswood. Sophie was thrown almost 20 metres up the road. Inside the house there is more than 1000sqm of space with expansive living and dining areas, deep terraces and decks and a four-car garage. Rapid Covid tests that deliver results in 15 minutes could be available for as little as £5, Cost of face masks could rise by a fifth after Government refusal to extend VAT freeze on medical PPE. Rebuilding their lives... Catherine Delezio and her partner Wesley Brennan. Now 19-years-old, Sophie (pictured in England with friend) has just returned to Australia following a stint studying sociology and international relations at the University of London in the UK, Sophie (pictured) says happiness is a choice and there is always a positive side of every situation. A post shared by Sophie Delezio (@soph.delezio) on. Prefer us not to? Comedian Anh Do painted this stunning portrait of the inspirational Sophie Delezio, The Sydney native said goodbye temporarily to her parents Carolyn and Ron and her brother Mitchell (pictured) to begin her new adventure, With the help of prosthetic legs and her motorised wheelchair, she has explored the UK with friends, going to musicals and even took a recent trip to Greece (pictured). Sophie, with her parents Ron and Carolyn. Strictly's Anton du Beke reveals his 'aggressive' father used to physically abuse him as a child as he... My Strictly plan? 'Everything you go through there is always going to be some positive even though you might not see it at the time,' Sophie told comedian Anh Do on ABC program Anh's Brush With Fame. By registering you agree to our Terms of Use, Privacy Policy and Privacy Notice. A young burns victim who survived two horrific car crashes before the age of six has opened up on why she counts herself lucky. 'She has had a plan to live overseas for at least a couple of years and she's been quietly working toward that goal the entire time.'.

She lost both her feet, a hand and her right ear. 18 Aug 2020.

Now, the 18-year-old has moved to London. 'She has had to be determined and strong all her life. Her parents Ron Delezio and Carolyn Martin helped design a house in Balgowlah Heights that would both be suitable for Sophie but also work as a private resort for the rest of the family, including Sophie’s brother Mitchell. Her parents Ron Delezio and Carolyn Martin helped design a house in Balgowlah Heights that would both be suitable for Sophie but also work as a private resort for the rest of the family, including Sophie’s brother Mitchell. Following the incident, she was left with injuries to both her feet, her fingers and an ear - all of which had to be amputated. The house was built with Sophie’s rehabilitation in mind but is now a family resort.