Rebekah Marine created a sensation when she strutted down the NYFW catwalk wearing the latest designs - as well as the latest in prosthetic limb technology.

The 28-year-old model, who was born without a right forearm, is fitted with an 'i-limb quantum', an advanced prosthetic arm by Touch Bionics that is operated by her muscle movements.

After walking the FTL Moda runway show at this month's New York Fashion Show, she told TIME: I think it’s so cool to be at the front of the line of this change, and being able to open the door and inspire others to open their minds to different models.'

However Rebekah, who calls herself the 'Bionic Model', suffered years of rejection before the fashion world finally took notice of her.

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Rebekah Marine (above), a model with a 'bionic' arm, presents a creation from Archana Korchhar during the FTL Moda presentation of the Spring/Summer 2016 collection during New York Fashion Week in Vanderbilt Hall at Grand Central Station

Rebekah Marine, whose known as the 'Bionic Model' walks on the runway next to wheelchair model Leslie Irby during NYFW

Marine strutted her stuff during the FTL Moda show (above) wearing Archana Korchhar

Marine (above) says it took her years to break into modeling but now the industry is beginning to embrace models with disabilities

'Growing up, I was such a ham for the camera, modeling was a natural choice for me,' she told TIME magazine. But the modeling industry didn't exactly welcome the arm-less model with open arms.

'Hearing a lot of rejection isn't easy for anybody, and when it's based on your looks, it's really hard to embrace because you can't really change the fact that I have one arm.'

'The fashion world has grown accustomed to seeing diversity but I don't think we're fully there yet, we still have a long ways to go,' she said.

Her first big break came with Nordstrom in 2015 when she was picked to model for the store’s anniversary catalog, reported Time.

On September 13, Rebekah, who is from Woodbury, New Jersey, walked the runway for FTL Moda in Vanderbilt Hall at Grand Central Station with other models with disabilities, including Madeline Stuart who was the first model with Down Syndrome to walk in NYFW.

The show was produced by Ilaria Niccolini Production.

'The Bionic Model' Rebekah Marine wears Anna's Loud (above) at a NYFW show

Marine's fittings aren't like every other model's - she must figure how to get into designer's clothes with her prosthetic limb (above)

Bionic woman: Rebekah Marine, 28, from Woodbury, New Jersey, walks the runway at the FTL Moda show on September 13 during New York Fashion Week sporting her new i-limb quantum prosthetic hand

As a child Rebekah dreamed of becoming a model, and her mother would take her to various agencies in New York City.

However, the constant stream of rejection left her feeling self-conscious about her arm, and soon she no longer felt comfortable having her photo taken.

'It didn't go very well, of course, when casting directors noticed my disability,' she told People magazine. 'Hearing the words, "You'll never have a future in the business," really hit me hard.'

Rebekah wore a mechanical prosthesis in grade school, however, it was difficult to use and she eventually gave up on the idea.

Beautiful either way: The model and activist was born without her right fore-arm (left) and started wearing a prosthesis six years ago (right)

Rising star: Rebekah, who was rejected by numerous agencies as a child, returned to modeling after being fitted for her prosthesis, appearing in bridal shoots (left) and on the runway at NYFW in February (right)

At 22, she looked into getting a myoelectric-controlled prosthesis, an artificial limb that the users controls with electrical signals generated by their own muscles.

After she got fitted for it, her friend asked if she was going to model her new 'accessory', and Rebekah was inspired to embrace her unique look and return to modeling.

A few months later Rebekah, who is now represented by Models of Diversity, booked a small bridal photos, and since then she has appeared Nordstrom's 2015 anniversary catalog and walked the runway wearing designer Antonio Urzi at New York Fashion Week in February.

And while she has seen great success as a model, she recently found herself turned down by an agency.

Life-changing: Rebekah was recently fitted for her new i-limb quantum prosthetic hand (pictured), which was made with advanced gesture control technology

Raising awareness: Rebekah said it is important to include diverse models because 'nearly one in five people in America have a disability'

'I thought my portfolio was strong, and I had a good message behind it, but they quickly passed on me,' Rebekah explained. 'My image isn't for everyone; I've accepted that.'

In addition to modeling, Rebekah also serves as an ambassador for Touch Bionics, a provider of prosthetic technologies, and for the Lucky Fin Project, a non-profit organization that helps support those with upper limb differences.

And because of models like Rebekah, the fashion industry is slowly but surely starting to embrace even more diversity.

Last season, American Horror Story actress Jamie Brewer became the first woman with Down syndrome to walk the runway at New York Fashion Week, while Dr. Danielle Sheypuk became the first ever woman in a wheelchair to feature on the catwalk at New York Fashion Week in 2014.

Think big: The brunette beauty said her goal is to appear on the cover of Vogue, noting that she won't stop until she gets there

Inspiring spokesperson: Rebekah also serves as an ambassador for Touch Bionics and the Lucky Fin Project, a non-profit organization that helps support those with upper limb differences

Meanwhile, Australian model Madeline Stuart, an 18-year-old with Down's syndrome, will also walk the runway at New York Fashion Week next week.

'It's so important to include more diverse models, because after all, nearly one in five people in America have a disability,' Rebekah told Mashable. 'We should be celebrating uniqueness, not conforming to what the media thinks is beautiful.'

And while Rebekah continues to be a spokesperson and a role model for others with disabilities, she is focused and landing her dream job.