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Kelsey Merritt lands on Sports Illustrated Swimwear anew
Kelsey Merritt is on Sports Illustrated Swimwear for the third time!
The model, who was the first Filipina to ever land in the magazine, revealed that she'll be on this year's issue.
Looking fresh and stunning as she posed in numerous colorful bikinis, the model wrote, "I’m back for my 3rd !!! year with @si_swimsuit."
Kelsey back on Sports Illustrated Swimwear is no surprise, especially since Kelsey embodies both beauty and brains, said editor MJ Day.
She said, "Brains and beauty is our favorite combo and that is exactly how we describe Kelsey. She prioritized her education before entering the modeling space and her career has been full steam ahead ever since."
"Kelsey's pride in being the first Filipino model in the SI Swimsuit issue is matched by her commitment to sustainability and her dedication to using her platform to inform and educate. Kelsey’s infectiously warm personality makes her extremely lovable and we are so excited we get to work with a woman who is beautiful inside and out," she added.
Kelsey, who first appeared in the magazine in 2019, was also the first Filipina Victoria's Secret angel.
Earlier this March, the model was announced to be the new face of Italian luxury brand Bulgari for its fragrance collection. —Kaela Malig/JCB
