A gentle giant so embarrassed by his height he hid at home for half his life has found love - with a woman three feet smaller than him. Joelison Fernandes da Silva, 28, developed gigantism as a child and has since grown to a massive 7ft 8in.

Videographer / Director: Maria Andrade

Producer: John Balson / Chloe Browne / Nicole Froio

Editor: Sonia Estal