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Kelsey Merritt took to social media to express her excitement as she returned to Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition for its 2020 issue. It's her second year with the American magazine.

\"Soooo excited for @si_swimsuit to come out on newsstands July 21st!!!! Here’s a little bts from our shoot in Dominican Republic,\" she posted on her Instagram page.

View this post on Instagram

Soooo excited for @si_swimsuit to come out on newsstands July 21st!!!! 💙 Here’s a little bts from our shoot in Dominican Republic 🌴
A post shared by Kelsey Merritt (@kelseymerritt) on Jul 13, 2020 at 9:01am PDT

Sports Illustrated also posted a photo and a video of Kelsey on their Instagram page, sharing a statement from the Filipino-model talking about her love for the brand.

View this post on Instagram

\"SI Swim is such a powerful and iconic brand that celebrates women of all color, size, age and ethnicity. Whenever I see them do something groundbreaking that no one else has done before, I am in awe that I get to call this brand my family. They continue to shatter ceilings for inclusivity. I am so proud and honored at the same time to be amongst the company of strong, confident women that encourage everyone to be their true authentic self.\" - Kelsey Merritt @kelseymerritt #SISwim2020⁠ ⁠ @godomrep @sublimesamana #godomrep #sublimesamana
A post shared by Sports Illustrated Swimsuit (@si_swimsuit) on Jul 15, 2020 at 7:01am PDT

\"SI Swim is such a powerful and iconic brand that celebrates women of all color, size, age and ethnicity. Whenever I see them do something groundbreaking that no one else has done before, I am in awe that I get to call this brand my family,\" Kelsey stated.

View this post on Instagram

@kelseymerritt is BACK for #SISwim2020 👙 Who are you most excited to see this year?
A post shared by Sports Illustrated Swimsuit (@si_swimsuit) on Jul 15, 2020 at 10:51am PDT

Kelsey also commended the magazine on promoting authenticity and inclusivity.

She remarked, \"They continue to shatter ceilings for inclusivity. I am so proud and honored at the same time to be amongst the company of strong, confident women that encourage everyone to be their true authentic self,\"

The model was first featured in the magazine in May 2019.

View this post on Instagram

@si_swimsuit 2019 issue is out now!!! 😍 So thankful to @mj_day for giving me the opportunity to be in this issue 🙏🏼 Grateful that I get to be a part of a family that believes in body positivity and embraces diversity in race, culture, age and body size. So proud to call #SISwim my family! ♥️
A post shared by Kelsey Merritt (@kelseymerritt) on May 8, 2019 at 9:37am PDT

View this post on Instagram

Vote for me as @si_swimsuit’s Rookie of the Year 2019! You can vote as many times as you want! Comment “vote” if you already did!! Link to vote in my bio. ♥️
A post shared by Kelsey Merritt (@kelseymerritt) on May 9, 2019 at 8:06pm PDT

View this post on Instagram

We have until May 17th to vote for Rookie of the Year! Need all of your help! ♥️ Have you voted yet? 😍 @si_swimsuit Vote link is on my bio ✨✨
A post shared by Kelsey Merritt (@kelseymerritt) on May 12, 2019 at 8:16pm PDT

Aside from her stint with Sports Illustrated, Kelsey is best known as the first Filipina to walk the Victoria's Secret Fashion show.

View this post on Instagram

Still haven’t seen this year’s #VSFashionShow? ❤️ You can still watch it on @ABCNetwork on Friday, Dec. 7 at 9/8c!! 🥰
A post shared by Kelsey Merritt (@kelseymerritt) on Dec 6, 2018 at 4:46pm PST

View this post on Instagram

With the most beautiful girls in and out @josephineskriver @romeestrijd @jastookes @laisribeiro 💕😘💕
A post shared by Kelsey Merritt (@kelseymerritt) on Dec 3, 2018 at 6:16pm PST

View this post on Instagram

I hope you all enjoyed watching the show as much as we had fun doing it!!!! 😘 Can’t thank @johndavidpfeiffer, @monica.mitro, @10magazine, and Ed Razek for letting me be a part of this!! 💕 What a dream come true 🙏🏼
A post shared by Kelsey Merritt (@kelseymerritt) on Dec 3, 2018 at 6:41am PST

She was part of the 2018 VS fashion show and walked the runway alongside Adriana Lima, Martha Hunt, and Gigi Hadid, among others.

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Kelsey Merritt took to social media to express her excitement as she returned to Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition for its 2020 issue. It's her second year with the American magazine.

\"Soooo excited for @si_swimsuit to come out on newsstands July 21st!!!! Here’s a little bts from our shoot in Dominican Republic,\" she posted on her Instagram page.

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View this post on Instagram

Soooo excited for @si_swimsuit to come out on newsstands July 21st!!!! 💙 Here’s a little bts from our shoot in Dominican Republic 🌴
A post shared by Kelsey Merritt (@kelseymerritt) on Jul 13, 2020 at 9:01am PDT

Sports Illustrated also posted a photo and a video of Kelsey on their Instagram page, sharing a statement from the Filipino-model talking about her love for the brand.

View this post on Instagram

\"SI Swim is such a powerful and iconic brand that celebrates women of all color, size, age and ethnicity. Whenever I see them do something groundbreaking that no one else has done before, I am in awe that I get to call this brand my family. They continue to shatter ceilings for inclusivity. I am so proud and honored at the same time to be amongst the company of strong, confident women that encourage everyone to be their true authentic self.\" - Kelsey Merritt @kelseymerritt #SISwim2020⁠ ⁠ @godomrep @sublimesamana #godomrep #sublimesamana
A post shared by Sports Illustrated Swimsuit (@si_swimsuit) on Jul 15, 2020 at 7:01am PDT

View this post on Instagram

@kelseymerritt is BACK for #SISwim2020 👙 Who are you most excited to see this year?
A post shared by Sports Illustrated Swimsuit (@si_swimsuit) on Jul 15, 2020 at 10:51am PDT

Kelsey also commended the magazine on promoting authenticity and inclusivity.

The model was first featured in the magazine in May 2019.

View this post on Instagram

@si_swimsuit 2019 issue is out now!!! 😍 So thankful to @mj_day for giving me the opportunity to be in this issue 🙏🏼 Grateful that I get to be a part of a family that believes in body positivity and embraces diversity in race, culture, age and body size. So proud to call #SISwim my family! ♥️
A post shared by Kelsey Merritt (@kelseymerritt) on May 8, 2019 at 9:37am PDT

View this post on Instagram

Vote for me as @si_swimsuit’s Rookie of the Year 2019! You can vote as many times as you want! Comment “vote” if you already did!! Link to vote in my bio. ♥️
A post shared by Kelsey Merritt (@kelseymerritt) on May 9, 2019 at 8:06pm PDT

View this post on Instagram

We have until May 17th to vote for Rookie of the Year! Need all of your help! ♥️ Have you voted yet? 😍 @si_swimsuit Vote link is on my bio ✨✨
A post shared by Kelsey Merritt (@kelseymerritt) on May 12, 2019 at 8:16pm PDT

Aside from her stint with Sports Illustrated, Kelsey is best known as the first Filipina to walk the Victoria's Secret Fashion show.

View this post on Instagram

Still haven’t seen this year’s #VSFashionShow? ❤️ You can still watch it on @ABCNetwork on Friday, Dec. 7 at 9/8c!! 🥰
A post shared by Kelsey Merritt (@kelseymerritt) on Dec 6, 2018 at 4:46pm PST

View this post on Instagram

With the most beautiful girls in and out @josephineskriver @romeestrijd @jastookes @laisribeiro 💕😘💕
A post shared by Kelsey Merritt (@kelseymerritt) on Dec 3, 2018 at 6:16pm PST

View this post on Instagram

I hope you all enjoyed watching the show as much as we had fun doing it!!!! 😘 Can’t thank @johndavidpfeiffer, @monica.mitro, @10magazine, and Ed Razek for letting me be a part of this!! 💕 What a dream come true 🙏🏼
A post shared by Kelsey Merritt (@kelseymerritt) on Dec 3, 2018 at 6:41am PST

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Kelsey Merritt took to social media to express her excitement as she returned to Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition for its 2020 issue. It's her second year with the American magazine.

\"Soooo excited for @si_swimsuit to come out on newsstands July 21st!!!! Here’s a little bts from our shoot in Dominican Republic,\" she posted on her Instagram page.

View this post on Instagram

Soooo excited for @si_swimsuit to come out on newsstands July 21st!!!! 💙 Here’s a little bts from our shoot in Dominican Republic 🌴
A post shared by Kelsey Merritt (@kelseymerritt) on Jul 13, 2020 at 9:01am PDT

Sports Illustrated also posted a photo and a video of Kelsey on their Instagram page, sharing a statement from the Filipino-model talking about her love for the brand.

View this post on Instagram

\"SI Swim is such a powerful and iconic brand that celebrates women of all color, size, age and ethnicity. Whenever I see them do something groundbreaking that no one else has done before, I am in awe that I get to call this brand my family. They continue to shatter ceilings for inclusivity. I am so proud and honored at the same time to be amongst the company of strong, confident women that encourage everyone to be their true authentic self.\" - Kelsey Merritt @kelseymerritt #SISwim2020⁠ ⁠ @godomrep @sublimesamana #godomrep #sublimesamana
A post shared by Sports Illustrated Swimsuit (@si_swimsuit) on Jul 15, 2020 at 7:01am PDT

View this post on Instagram

@kelseymerritt is BACK for #SISwim2020 👙 Who are you most excited to see this year?
A post shared by Sports Illustrated Swimsuit (@si_swimsuit) on Jul 15, 2020 at 10:51am PDT

Kelsey also commended the magazine on promoting authenticity and inclusivity.

The model was first featured in the magazine in May 2019.

View this post on Instagram

@si_swimsuit 2019 issue is out now!!! 😍 So thankful to @mj_day for giving me the opportunity to be in this issue 🙏🏼 Grateful that I get to be a part of a family that believes in body positivity and embraces diversity in race, culture, age and body size. So proud to call #SISwim my family! ♥️
A post shared by Kelsey Merritt (@kelseymerritt) on May 8, 2019 at 9:37am PDT

View this post on Instagram

Vote for me as @si_swimsuit’s Rookie of the Year 2019! You can vote as many times as you want! Comment “vote” if you already did!! Link to vote in my bio. ♥️
A post shared by Kelsey Merritt (@kelseymerritt) on May 9, 2019 at 8:06pm PDT

View this post on Instagram

We have until May 17th to vote for Rookie of the Year! Need all of your help! ♥️ Have you voted yet? 😍 @si_swimsuit Vote link is on my bio ✨✨
A post shared by Kelsey Merritt (@kelseymerritt) on May 12, 2019 at 8:16pm PDT

Aside from her stint with Sports Illustrated, Kelsey is best known as the first Filipina to walk the Victoria's Secret Fashion show.

View this post on Instagram

Still haven’t seen this year’s #VSFashionShow? ❤️ You can still watch it on @ABCNetwork on Friday, Dec. 7 at 9/8c!! 🥰
A post shared by Kelsey Merritt (@kelseymerritt) on Dec 6, 2018 at 4:46pm PST

View this post on Instagram

With the most beautiful girls in and out @josephineskriver @romeestrijd @jastookes @laisribeiro 💕😘💕
A post shared by Kelsey Merritt (@kelseymerritt) on Dec 3, 2018 at 6:16pm PST

View this post on Instagram

I hope you all enjoyed watching the show as much as we had fun doing it!!!! 😘 Can’t thank @johndavidpfeiffer, @monica.mitro, @10magazine, and Ed Razek for letting me be a part of this!! 💕 What a dream come true 🙏🏼
A post shared by Kelsey Merritt (@kelseymerritt) on Dec 3, 2018 at 6:41am PST

She was part of the 2018 VS fashion show and walked the runway alongside Adriana Lima, Martha Hunt, and Gigi Hadid, among others.

Kelsey Merritt took to social media to express her excitement as she returned to Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition for its 2020 issue. It's her second year with the American magazine.

\"Soooo excited for @si_swimsuit to come out on newsstands July 21st!!!! Here’s a little bts from our shoot in Dominican Republic,\" she posted on her Instagram page.

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View this post on Instagram

Soooo excited for @si_swimsuit to come out on newsstands July 21st!!!! 💙 Here’s a little bts from our shoot in Dominican Republic 🌴
A post shared by Kelsey Merritt (@kelseymerritt) on Jul 13, 2020 at 9:01am PDT

Sports Illustrated also posted a photo and a video of Kelsey on their Instagram page, sharing a statement from the Filipino-model talking about her love for the brand.

View this post on Instagram

\"SI Swim is such a powerful and iconic brand that celebrates women of all color, size, age and ethnicity. Whenever I see them do something groundbreaking that no one else has done before, I am in awe that I get to call this brand my family. They continue to shatter ceilings for inclusivity. I am so proud and honored at the same time to be amongst the company of strong, confident women that encourage everyone to be their true authentic self.\" - Kelsey Merritt @kelseymerritt #SISwim2020⁠ ⁠ @godomrep @sublimesamana #godomrep #sublimesamana
A post shared by Sports Illustrated Swimsuit (@si_swimsuit) on Jul 15, 2020 at 7:01am PDT

View this post on Instagram

@kelseymerritt is BACK for #SISwim2020 👙 Who are you most excited to see this year?
A post shared by Sports Illustrated Swimsuit (@si_swimsuit) on Jul 15, 2020 at 10:51am PDT

Kelsey also commended the magazine on promoting authenticity and inclusivity.

The model was first featured in the magazine in May 2019.

View this post on Instagram

@si_swimsuit 2019 issue is out now!!! 😍 So thankful to @mj_day for giving me the opportunity to be in this issue 🙏🏼 Grateful that I get to be a part of a family that believes in body positivity and embraces diversity in race, culture, age and body size. So proud to call #SISwim my family! ♥️
A post shared by Kelsey Merritt (@kelseymerritt) on May 8, 2019 at 9:37am PDT

View this post on Instagram

Vote for me as @si_swimsuit’s Rookie of the Year 2019! You can vote as many times as you want! Comment “vote” if you already did!! Link to vote in my bio. ♥️
A post shared by Kelsey Merritt (@kelseymerritt) on May 9, 2019 at 8:06pm PDT

View this post on Instagram

We have until May 17th to vote for Rookie of the Year! Need all of your help! ♥️ Have you voted yet? 😍 @si_swimsuit Vote link is on my bio ✨✨
A post shared by Kelsey Merritt (@kelseymerritt) on May 12, 2019 at 8:16pm PDT

Aside from her stint with Sports Illustrated, Kelsey is best known as the first Filipina to walk the Victoria's Secret Fashion show.

View this post on Instagram

Still haven’t seen this year’s #VSFashionShow? ❤️ You can still watch it on @ABCNetwork on Friday, Dec. 7 at 9/8c!! 🥰
A post shared by Kelsey Merritt (@kelseymerritt) on Dec 6, 2018 at 4:46pm PST

View this post on Instagram

With the most beautiful girls in and out @josephineskriver @romeestrijd @jastookes @laisribeiro 💕😘💕
A post shared by Kelsey Merritt (@kelseymerritt) on Dec 3, 2018 at 6:16pm PST

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I hope you all enjoyed watching the show as much as we had fun doing it!!!! 😘 Can’t thank @johndavidpfeiffer, @monica.mitro, @10magazine, and Ed Razek for letting me be a part of this!! 💕 What a dream come true 🙏🏼
A post shared by Kelsey Merritt (@kelseymerritt) on Dec 3, 2018 at 6:41am PST

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Kelsey Merritt took to social media to express her excitement as she returned to Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition for its 2020 issue. It's her second year with the American magazine.

\"Soooo excited for @si_swimsuit to come out on newsstands July 21st!!!! Here’s a little bts from our shoot in Dominican Republic,\" she posted on her Instagram page.

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Soooo excited for @si_swimsuit to come out on newsstands July 21st!!!! 💙 Here’s a little bts from our shoot in Dominican Republic 🌴
A post shared by Kelsey Merritt (@kelseymerritt) on Jul 13, 2020 at 9:01am PDT

Sports Illustrated also posted a photo and a video of Kelsey on their Instagram page, sharing a statement from the Filipino-model talking about her love for the brand.

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\"SI Swim is such a powerful and iconic brand that celebrates women of all color, size, age and ethnicity. Whenever I see them do something groundbreaking that no one else has done before, I am in awe that I get to call this brand my family. They continue to shatter ceilings for inclusivity. I am so proud and honored at the same time to be amongst the company of strong, confident women that encourage everyone to be their true authentic self.\" - Kelsey Merritt @kelseymerritt #SISwim2020⁠ ⁠ @godomrep @sublimesamana #godomrep #sublimesamana
A post shared by Sports Illustrated Swimsuit (@si_swimsuit) on Jul 15, 2020 at 7:01am PDT

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@kelseymerritt is BACK for #SISwim2020 👙 Who are you most excited to see this year?
A post shared by Sports Illustrated Swimsuit (@si_swimsuit) on Jul 15, 2020 at 10:51am PDT

Kelsey also commended the magazine on promoting authenticity and inclusivity.

The model was first featured in the magazine in May 2019.

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@si_swimsuit 2019 issue is out now!!! 😍 So thankful to @mj_day for giving me the opportunity to be in this issue 🙏🏼 Grateful that I get to be a part of a family that believes in body positivity and embraces diversity in race, culture, age and body size. So proud to call #SISwim my family! ♥️
A post shared by Kelsey Merritt (@kelseymerritt) on May 8, 2019 at 9:37am PDT

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Vote for me as @si_swimsuit’s Rookie of the Year 2019! You can vote as many times as you want! Comment “vote” if you already did!! Link to vote in my bio. ♥️
A post shared by Kelsey Merritt (@kelseymerritt) on May 9, 2019 at 8:06pm PDT

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We have until May 17th to vote for Rookie of the Year! Need all of your help! ♥️ Have you voted yet? 😍 @si_swimsuit Vote link is on my bio ✨✨
A post shared by Kelsey Merritt (@kelseymerritt) on May 12, 2019 at 8:16pm PDT

Aside from her stint with Sports Illustrated, Kelsey is best known as the first Filipina to walk the Victoria's Secret Fashion show.

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Still haven’t seen this year’s #VSFashionShow? ❤️ You can still watch it on @ABCNetwork on Friday, Dec. 7 at 9/8c!! 🥰
A post shared by Kelsey Merritt (@kelseymerritt) on Dec 6, 2018 at 4:46pm PST

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With the most beautiful girls in and out @josephineskriver @romeestrijd @jastookes @laisribeiro 💕😘💕
A post shared by Kelsey Merritt (@kelseymerritt) on Dec 3, 2018 at 6:16pm PST

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I hope you all enjoyed watching the show as much as we had fun doing it!!!! 😘 Can’t thank @johndavidpfeiffer, @monica.mitro, @10magazine, and Ed Razek for letting me be a part of this!! 💕 What a dream come true 🙏🏼
A post shared by Kelsey Merritt (@kelseymerritt) on Dec 3, 2018 at 6:41am PST

She was part of the 2018 VS fashion show and walked the runway alongside Adriana Lima, Martha Hunt, and Gigi Hadid, among others.

Kelsey Merritt took to social media to express her excitement as she returned to Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition for its 2020 issue. It's her second year with the American magazine.

\"Soooo excited for @si_swimsuit to come out on newsstands July 21st!!!! Here’s a little bts from our shoot in Dominican Republic,\" she posted on her Instagram page.

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Soooo excited for @si_swimsuit to come out on newsstands July 21st!!!! 💙 Here’s a little bts from our shoot in Dominican Republic 🌴
A post shared by Kelsey Merritt (@kelseymerritt) on Jul 13, 2020 at 9:01am PDT

Sports Illustrated also posted a photo and a video of Kelsey on their Instagram page, sharing a statement from the Filipino-model talking about her love for the brand.

View this post on Instagram

\"SI Swim is such a powerful and iconic brand that celebrates women of all color, size, age and ethnicity. Whenever I see them do something groundbreaking that no one else has done before, I am in awe that I get to call this brand my family. They continue to shatter ceilings for inclusivity. I am so proud and honored at the same time to be amongst the company of strong, confident women that encourage everyone to be their true authentic self.\" - Kelsey Merritt @kelseymerritt #SISwim2020⁠ ⁠ @godomrep @sublimesamana #godomrep #sublimesamana
A post shared by Sports Illustrated Swimsuit (@si_swimsuit) on Jul 15, 2020 at 7:01am PDT

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@kelseymerritt is BACK for #SISwim2020 👙 Who are you most excited to see this year?
A post shared by Sports Illustrated Swimsuit (@si_swimsuit) on Jul 15, 2020 at 10:51am PDT

Kelsey also commended the magazine on promoting authenticity and inclusivity.

The model was first featured in the magazine in May 2019.

View this post on Instagram

@si_swimsuit 2019 issue is out now!!! 😍 So thankful to @mj_day for giving me the opportunity to be in this issue 🙏🏼 Grateful that I get to be a part of a family that believes in body positivity and embraces diversity in race, culture, age and body size. So proud to call #SISwim my family! ♥️
A post shared by Kelsey Merritt (@kelseymerritt) on May 8, 2019 at 9:37am PDT

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Vote for me as @si_swimsuit’s Rookie of the Year 2019! You can vote as many times as you want! Comment “vote” if you already did!! Link to vote in my bio. ♥️
A post shared by Kelsey Merritt (@kelseymerritt) on May 9, 2019 at 8:06pm PDT

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We have until May 17th to vote for Rookie of the Year! Need all of your help! ♥️ Have you voted yet? 😍 @si_swimsuit Vote link is on my bio ✨✨
A post shared by Kelsey Merritt (@kelseymerritt) on May 12, 2019 at 8:16pm PDT

Aside from her stint with Sports Illustrated, Kelsey is best known as the first Filipina to walk the Victoria's Secret Fashion show.

View this post on Instagram

Still haven’t seen this year’s #VSFashionShow? ❤️ You can still watch it on @ABCNetwork on Friday, Dec. 7 at 9/8c!! 🥰
A post shared by Kelsey Merritt (@kelseymerritt) on Dec 6, 2018 at 4:46pm PST

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With the most beautiful girls in and out @josephineskriver @romeestrijd @jastookes @laisribeiro 💕😘💕
A post shared by Kelsey Merritt (@kelseymerritt) on Dec 3, 2018 at 6:16pm PST

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I hope you all enjoyed watching the show as much as we had fun doing it!!!! 😘 Can’t thank @johndavidpfeiffer, @monica.mitro, @10magazine, and Ed Razek for letting me be a part of this!! 💕 What a dream come true 🙏🏼
A post shared by Kelsey Merritt (@kelseymerritt) on Dec 3, 2018 at 6:41am PST

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Kelsey Merritt took to social media to express her excitement as she returned to Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition for its 2020 issue. It's her second year with the American magazine.

\"Soooo excited for @si_swimsuit to come out on newsstands July 21st!!!! Here’s a little bts from our shoot in Dominican Republic,\" she posted on her Instagram page.

View this post on Instagram

Soooo excited for @si_swimsuit to come out on newsstands July 21st!!!! 💙 Here’s a little bts from our shoot in Dominican Republic 🌴
A post shared by Kelsey Merritt (@kelseymerritt) on Jul 13, 2020 at 9:01am PDT

Sports Illustrated also posted a photo and a video of Kelsey on their Instagram page, sharing a statement from the Filipino-model talking about her love for the brand.

View this post on Instagram

\"SI Swim is such a powerful and iconic brand that celebrates women of all color, size, age and ethnicity. Whenever I see them do something groundbreaking that no one else has done before, I am in awe that I get to call this brand my family. They continue to shatter ceilings for inclusivity. I am so proud and honored at the same time to be amongst the company of strong, confident women that encourage everyone to be their true authentic self.\" - Kelsey Merritt @kelseymerritt #SISwim2020⁠ ⁠ @godomrep @sublimesamana #godomrep #sublimesamana
A post shared by Sports Illustrated Swimsuit (@si_swimsuit) on Jul 15, 2020 at 7:01am PDT

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@kelseymerritt is BACK for #SISwim2020 👙 Who are you most excited to see this year?
A post shared by Sports Illustrated Swimsuit (@si_swimsuit) on Jul 15, 2020 at 10:51am PDT

Kelsey also commended the magazine on promoting authenticity and inclusivity.

The model was first featured in the magazine in May 2019.

View this post on Instagram

@si_swimsuit 2019 issue is out now!!! 😍 So thankful to @mj_day for giving me the opportunity to be in this issue 🙏🏼 Grateful that I get to be a part of a family that believes in body positivity and embraces diversity in race, culture, age and body size. So proud to call #SISwim my family! ♥️
A post shared by Kelsey Merritt (@kelseymerritt) on May 8, 2019 at 9:37am PDT

View this post on Instagram

Vote for me as @si_swimsuit’s Rookie of the Year 2019! You can vote as many times as you want! Comment “vote” if you already did!! Link to vote in my bio. ♥️
A post shared by Kelsey Merritt (@kelseymerritt) on May 9, 2019 at 8:06pm PDT

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We have until May 17th to vote for Rookie of the Year! Need all of your help! ♥️ Have you voted yet? 😍 @si_swimsuit Vote link is on my bio ✨✨
A post shared by Kelsey Merritt (@kelseymerritt) on May 12, 2019 at 8:16pm PDT

Aside from her stint with Sports Illustrated, Kelsey is best known as the first Filipina to walk the Victoria's Secret Fashion show.

View this post on Instagram

Still haven’t seen this year’s #VSFashionShow? ❤️ You can still watch it on @ABCNetwork on Friday, Dec. 7 at 9/8c!! 🥰
A post shared by Kelsey Merritt (@kelseymerritt) on Dec 6, 2018 at 4:46pm PST

View this post on Instagram

With the most beautiful girls in and out @josephineskriver @romeestrijd @jastookes @laisribeiro 💕😘💕
A post shared by Kelsey Merritt (@kelseymerritt) on Dec 3, 2018 at 6:16pm PST

View this post on Instagram

I hope you all enjoyed watching the show as much as we had fun doing it!!!! 😘 Can’t thank @johndavidpfeiffer, @monica.mitro, @10magazine, and Ed Razek for letting me be a part of this!! 💕 What a dream come true 🙏🏼
A post shared by Kelsey Merritt (@kelseymerritt) on Dec 3, 2018 at 6:41am PST

She was part of the 2018 VS fashion show and walked the runway alongside Adriana Lima, Martha Hunt, and Gigi Hadid, among others.

Kelsey Merritt took to social media to express her excitement as she returned to Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition for its 2020 issue. It's her second year with the American magazine.

\"Soooo excited for @si_swimsuit to come out on newsstands July 21st!!!! Here’s a little bts from our shoot in Dominican Republic,\" she posted on her Instagram page.

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Soooo excited for @si_swimsuit to come out on newsstands July 21st!!!! 💙 Here’s a little bts from our shoot in Dominican Republic 🌴
A post shared by Kelsey Merritt (@kelseymerritt) on Jul 13, 2020 at 9:01am PDT

Sports Illustrated also posted a photo and a video of Kelsey on their Instagram page, sharing a statement from the Filipino-model talking about her love for the brand.

View this post on Instagram

\"SI Swim is such a powerful and iconic brand that celebrates women of all color, size, age and ethnicity. Whenever I see them do something groundbreaking that no one else has done before, I am in awe that I get to call this brand my family. They continue to shatter ceilings for inclusivity. I am so proud and honored at the same time to be amongst the company of strong, confident women that encourage everyone to be their true authentic self.\" - Kelsey Merritt @kelseymerritt #SISwim2020⁠ ⁠ @godomrep @sublimesamana #godomrep #sublimesamana
A post shared by Sports Illustrated Swimsuit (@si_swimsuit) on Jul 15, 2020 at 7:01am PDT

View this post on Instagram

@kelseymerritt is BACK for #SISwim2020 👙 Who are you most excited to see this year?
A post shared by Sports Illustrated Swimsuit (@si_swimsuit) on Jul 15, 2020 at 10:51am PDT

Kelsey also commended the magazine on promoting authenticity and inclusivity.

The model was first featured in the magazine in May 2019.

View this post on Instagram

@si_swimsuit 2019 issue is out now!!! 😍 So thankful to @mj_day for giving me the opportunity to be in this issue 🙏🏼 Grateful that I get to be a part of a family that believes in body positivity and embraces diversity in race, culture, age and body size. So proud to call #SISwim my family! ♥️
A post shared by Kelsey Merritt (@kelseymerritt) on May 8, 2019 at 9:37am PDT

View this post on Instagram

Vote for me as @si_swimsuit’s Rookie of the Year 2019! You can vote as many times as you want! Comment “vote” if you already did!! Link to vote in my bio. ♥️
A post shared by Kelsey Merritt (@kelseymerritt) on May 9, 2019 at 8:06pm PDT

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We have until May 17th to vote for Rookie of the Year! Need all of your help! ♥️ Have you voted yet? 😍 @si_swimsuit Vote link is on my bio ✨✨
A post shared by Kelsey Merritt (@kelseymerritt) on May 12, 2019 at 8:16pm PDT

Aside from her stint with Sports Illustrated, Kelsey is best known as the first Filipina to walk the Victoria's Secret Fashion show.

View this post on Instagram

Still haven’t seen this year’s #VSFashionShow? ❤️ You can still watch it on @ABCNetwork on Friday, Dec. 7 at 9/8c!! 🥰
A post shared by Kelsey Merritt (@kelseymerritt) on Dec 6, 2018 at 4:46pm PST

View this post on Instagram

With the most beautiful girls in and out @josephineskriver @romeestrijd @jastookes @laisribeiro 💕😘💕
A post shared by Kelsey Merritt (@kelseymerritt) on Dec 3, 2018 at 6:16pm PST

View this post on Instagram

I hope you all enjoyed watching the show as much as we had fun doing it!!!! 😘 Can’t thank @johndavidpfeiffer, @monica.mitro, @10magazine, and Ed Razek for letting me be a part of this!! 💕 What a dream come true 🙏🏼
A post shared by Kelsey Merritt (@kelseymerritt) on Dec 3, 2018 at 6:41am PST

She was part of the 2018 VS fashion show and walked the runway alongside Adriana Lima, Martha Hunt, and Gigi Hadid, among others."}},{"name":"bottomLeaderBoardMobile","source":"NA","canChangeLayout":false,"canChangeSource":true,"attributes":{},"options":{},"sourceType":"ADV","channel":"Mobile","article":{"_created":"2022-10-26T05:09:23Z","_etag":"1d5e3549a0f0cc9c7189c7cddee7b218a9269106","_updated":"2022-11-02T12:21:51Z","associations":{"CoverImage":null,"Thumbnail":{"body_text":"‘They continue to shatter ceilings for inclusivity’: Kelsey Merritt honored to return to Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition","headline":"‘They continue to shatter ceilings for inclusivity’: Kelsey Merritt honored to return to Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition","renditions":{"baseImage":{"media":"2022102606108/69224bb274031b899e9c738d031471cde5511fda858cba76b2bc5a91319c5c75.png"}}},"photos":[],"relatedContent":[{"extra":{"slugline_url":"2020/6/26/fresh-scoops/kelsey-merritt-walang-balak-pumasok-sa-acting-sa-29646"}},{"extra":{"slugline_url":"2020/5/26/fresh-scoops/look-kelsey-merritt-celebrates-second-anniversary-27646"}},{"extra":{"slugline_url":"2020/6/14/fresh-scoops/victorias-secret-model-kelsey-merritt-joins-viva-29103"}},{"extra":{"slugline_url":"2019/5/29/fresh-scoops/watch-kelsey-merritt-gets-featured-on-zac-efrons-36877"}},{"extra":{"slugline_url":"2020/6/30/fresh-scoops/kelsey-merritt-hindi-nahihiyang-ipakita-ang-stret-29314"}}]},"authors":[{"avatar_url":null,"name":"Kristhoff Cagape","pen_name":"Kristhoff Cagape","twitter":""}],"body_html":"

Kelsey Merritt took to social media to express her excitement as she returned to Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition for its 2020 issue. It's her second year with the American magazine.

\"Soooo excited for @si_swimsuit to come out on newsstands July 21st!!!! Here’s a little bts from our shoot in Dominican Republic,\" she posted on her Instagram page.

View this post on Instagram

Soooo excited for @si_swimsuit to come out on newsstands July 21st!!!! 💙 Here’s a little bts from our shoot in Dominican Republic 🌴
A post shared by Kelsey Merritt (@kelseymerritt) on Jul 13, 2020 at 9:01am PDT

Sports Illustrated also posted a photo and a video of Kelsey on their Instagram page, sharing a statement from the Filipino-model talking about her love for the brand.

View this post on Instagram

\"SI Swim is such a powerful and iconic brand that celebrates women of all color, size, age and ethnicity. Whenever I see them do something groundbreaking that no one else has done before, I am in awe that I get to call this brand my family. They continue to shatter ceilings for inclusivity. I am so proud and honored at the same time to be amongst the company of strong, confident women that encourage everyone to be their true authentic self.\" - Kelsey Merritt @kelseymerritt #SISwim2020⁠ ⁠ @godomrep @sublimesamana #godomrep #sublimesamana
A post shared by Sports Illustrated Swimsuit (@si_swimsuit) on Jul 15, 2020 at 7:01am PDT

View this post on Instagram

@kelseymerritt is BACK for #SISwim2020 👙 Who are you most excited to see this year?
A post shared by Sports Illustrated Swimsuit (@si_swimsuit) on Jul 15, 2020 at 10:51am PDT

Kelsey also commended the magazine on promoting authenticity and inclusivity.

The model was first featured in the magazine in May 2019.

View this post on Instagram

@si_swimsuit 2019 issue is out now!!! 😍 So thankful to @mj_day for giving me the opportunity to be in this issue 🙏🏼 Grateful that I get to be a part of a family that believes in body positivity and embraces diversity in race, culture, age and body size. So proud to call #SISwim my family! ♥️
A post shared by Kelsey Merritt (@kelseymerritt) on May 8, 2019 at 9:37am PDT

View this post on Instagram

Vote for me as @si_swimsuit’s Rookie of the Year 2019! You can vote as many times as you want! Comment “vote” if you already did!! Link to vote in my bio. ♥️
A post shared by Kelsey Merritt (@kelseymerritt) on May 9, 2019 at 8:06pm PDT

View this post on Instagram

We have until May 17th to vote for Rookie of the Year! Need all of your help! ♥️ Have you voted yet? 😍 @si_swimsuit Vote link is on my bio ✨✨
A post shared by Kelsey Merritt (@kelseymerritt) on May 12, 2019 at 8:16pm PDT

Aside from her stint with Sports Illustrated, Kelsey is best known as the first Filipina to walk the Victoria's Secret Fashion show.

View this post on Instagram

Still haven’t seen this year’s #VSFashionShow? ❤️ You can still watch it on @ABCNetwork on Friday, Dec. 7 at 9/8c!! 🥰
A post shared by Kelsey Merritt (@kelseymerritt) on Dec 6, 2018 at 4:46pm PST

View this post on Instagram

With the most beautiful girls in and out @josephineskriver @romeestrijd @jastookes @laisribeiro 💕😘💕
A post shared by Kelsey Merritt (@kelseymerritt) on Dec 3, 2018 at 6:16pm PST

View this post on Instagram

I hope you all enjoyed watching the show as much as we had fun doing it!!!! 😘 Can’t thank @johndavidpfeiffer, @monica.mitro, @10magazine, and Ed Razek for letting me be a part of this!! 💕 What a dream come true 🙏🏼
A post shared by Kelsey Merritt (@kelseymerritt) on Dec 3, 2018 at 6:41am PST

She was part of the 2018 VS fashion show and walked the runway alongside Adriana Lima, Martha Hunt, and Gigi Hadid, among others.

Kelsey Merritt took to social media to express her excitement as she returned to Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition for its 2020 issue. It's her second year with the American magazine.

\"Soooo excited for @si_swimsuit to come out on newsstands July 21st!!!! Here’s a little bts from our shoot in Dominican Republic,\" she posted on her Instagram page.

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View this post on Instagram

Soooo excited for @si_swimsuit to come out on newsstands July 21st!!!! 💙 Here’s a little bts from our shoot in Dominican Republic 🌴
A post shared by Kelsey Merritt (@kelseymerritt) on Jul 13, 2020 at 9:01am PDT

Sports Illustrated also posted a photo and a video of Kelsey on their Instagram page, sharing a statement from the Filipino-model talking about her love for the brand.

View this post on Instagram

\"SI Swim is such a powerful and iconic brand that celebrates women of all color, size, age and ethnicity. Whenever I see them do something groundbreaking that no one else has done before, I am in awe that I get to call this brand my family. They continue to shatter ceilings for inclusivity. I am so proud and honored at the same time to be amongst the company of strong, confident women that encourage everyone to be their true authentic self.\" - Kelsey Merritt @kelseymerritt #SISwim2020⁠ ⁠ @godomrep @sublimesamana #godomrep #sublimesamana
A post shared by Sports Illustrated Swimsuit (@si_swimsuit) on Jul 15, 2020 at 7:01am PDT

View this post on Instagram

@kelseymerritt is BACK for #SISwim2020 👙 Who are you most excited to see this year?
A post shared by Sports Illustrated Swimsuit (@si_swimsuit) on Jul 15, 2020 at 10:51am PDT

Kelsey also commended the magazine on promoting authenticity and inclusivity.

The model was first featured in the magazine in May 2019.

View this post on Instagram

@si_swimsuit 2019 issue is out now!!! 😍 So thankful to @mj_day for giving me the opportunity to be in this issue 🙏🏼 Grateful that I get to be a part of a family that believes in body positivity and embraces diversity in race, culture, age and body size. So proud to call #SISwim my family! ♥️
A post shared by Kelsey Merritt (@kelseymerritt) on May 8, 2019 at 9:37am PDT

View this post on Instagram

Vote for me as @si_swimsuit’s Rookie of the Year 2019! You can vote as many times as you want! Comment “vote” if you already did!! Link to vote in my bio. ♥️
A post shared by Kelsey Merritt (@kelseymerritt) on May 9, 2019 at 8:06pm PDT

View this post on Instagram

We have until May 17th to vote for Rookie of the Year! Need all of your help! ♥️ Have you voted yet? 😍 @si_swimsuit Vote link is on my bio ✨✨
A post shared by Kelsey Merritt (@kelseymerritt) on May 12, 2019 at 8:16pm PDT

Aside from her stint with Sports Illustrated, Kelsey is best known as the first Filipina to walk the Victoria's Secret Fashion show.

View this post on Instagram

Still haven’t seen this year’s #VSFashionShow? ❤️ You can still watch it on @ABCNetwork on Friday, Dec. 7 at 9/8c!! 🥰
A post shared by Kelsey Merritt (@kelseymerritt) on Dec 6, 2018 at 4:46pm PST

View this post on Instagram

With the most beautiful girls in and out @josephineskriver @romeestrijd @jastookes @laisribeiro 💕😘💕
A post shared by Kelsey Merritt (@kelseymerritt) on Dec 3, 2018 at 6:16pm PST

View this post on Instagram

I hope you all enjoyed watching the show as much as we had fun doing it!!!! 😘 Can’t thank @johndavidpfeiffer, @monica.mitro, @10magazine, and Ed Razek for letting me be a part of this!! 💕 What a dream come true 🙏🏼
A post shared by Kelsey Merritt (@kelseymerritt) on Dec 3, 2018 at 6:41am PST

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Kelsey Merritt took to social media to express her excitement as she returned to Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition for its 2020 issue. It's her second year with the American magazine.

\"Soooo excited for @si_swimsuit to come out on newsstands July 21st!!!! Here’s a little bts from our shoot in Dominican Republic,\" she posted on her Instagram page.

View this post on Instagram

Soooo excited for @si_swimsuit to come out on newsstands July 21st!!!! 💙 Here’s a little bts from our shoot in Dominican Republic 🌴
A post shared by Kelsey Merritt (@kelseymerritt) on Jul 13, 2020 at 9:01am PDT

Sports Illustrated also posted a photo and a video of Kelsey on their Instagram page, sharing a statement from the Filipino-model talking about her love for the brand.

View this post on Instagram

\"SI Swim is such a powerful and iconic brand that celebrates women of all color, size, age and ethnicity. Whenever I see them do something groundbreaking that no one else has done before, I am in awe that I get to call this brand my family. They continue to shatter ceilings for inclusivity. I am so proud and honored at the same time to be amongst the company of strong, confident women that encourage everyone to be their true authentic self.\" - Kelsey Merritt @kelseymerritt #SISwim2020⁠ ⁠ @godomrep @sublimesamana #godomrep #sublimesamana
A post shared by Sports Illustrated Swimsuit (@si_swimsuit) on Jul 15, 2020 at 7:01am PDT

View this post on Instagram

@kelseymerritt is BACK for #SISwim2020 👙 Who are you most excited to see this year?
A post shared by Sports Illustrated Swimsuit (@si_swimsuit) on Jul 15, 2020 at 10:51am PDT

Kelsey also commended the magazine on promoting authenticity and inclusivity.

The model was first featured in the magazine in May 2019.

View this post on Instagram

@si_swimsuit 2019 issue is out now!!! 😍 So thankful to @mj_day for giving me the opportunity to be in this issue 🙏🏼 Grateful that I get to be a part of a family that believes in body positivity and embraces diversity in race, culture, age and body size. So proud to call #SISwim my family! ♥️
A post shared by Kelsey Merritt (@kelseymerritt) on May 8, 2019 at 9:37am PDT

View this post on Instagram

Vote for me as @si_swimsuit’s Rookie of the Year 2019! You can vote as many times as you want! Comment “vote” if you already did!! Link to vote in my bio. ♥️
A post shared by Kelsey Merritt (@kelseymerritt) on May 9, 2019 at 8:06pm PDT

View this post on Instagram

We have until May 17th to vote for Rookie of the Year! Need all of your help! ♥️ Have you voted yet? 😍 @si_swimsuit Vote link is on my bio ✨✨
A post shared by Kelsey Merritt (@kelseymerritt) on May 12, 2019 at 8:16pm PDT

Aside from her stint with Sports Illustrated, Kelsey is best known as the first Filipina to walk the Victoria's Secret Fashion show.

View this post on Instagram

Still haven’t seen this year’s #VSFashionShow? ❤️ You can still watch it on @ABCNetwork on Friday, Dec. 7 at 9/8c!! 🥰
A post shared by Kelsey Merritt (@kelseymerritt) on Dec 6, 2018 at 4:46pm PST

View this post on Instagram

With the most beautiful girls in and out @josephineskriver @romeestrijd @jastookes @laisribeiro 💕😘💕
A post shared by Kelsey Merritt (@kelseymerritt) on Dec 3, 2018 at 6:16pm PST

View this post on Instagram

I hope you all enjoyed watching the show as much as we had fun doing it!!!! 😘 Can’t thank @johndavidpfeiffer, @monica.mitro, @10magazine, and Ed Razek for letting me be a part of this!! 💕 What a dream come true 🙏🏼
A post shared by Kelsey Merritt (@kelseymerritt) on Dec 3, 2018 at 6:41am PST

She was part of the 2018 VS fashion show and walked the runway alongside Adriana Lima, Martha Hunt, and Gigi Hadid, among others.

Kelsey Merritt took to social media to express her excitement as she returned to Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition for its 2020 issue. It's her second year with the American magazine.

\"Soooo excited for @si_swimsuit to come out on newsstands July 21st!!!! Here’s a little bts from our shoot in Dominican Republic,\" she posted on her Instagram page.

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View this post on Instagram

Soooo excited for @si_swimsuit to come out on newsstands July 21st!!!! 💙 Here’s a little bts from our shoot in Dominican Republic 🌴
A post shared by Kelsey Merritt (@kelseymerritt) on Jul 13, 2020 at 9:01am PDT

Sports Illustrated also posted a photo and a video of Kelsey on their Instagram page, sharing a statement from the Filipino-model talking about her love for the brand.

View this post on Instagram

\"SI Swim is such a powerful and iconic brand that celebrates women of all color, size, age and ethnicity. Whenever I see them do something groundbreaking that no one else has done before, I am in awe that I get to call this brand my family. They continue to shatter ceilings for inclusivity. I am so proud and honored at the same time to be amongst the company of strong, confident women that encourage everyone to be their true authentic self.\" - Kelsey Merritt @kelseymerritt #SISwim2020⁠ ⁠ @godomrep @sublimesamana #godomrep #sublimesamana
A post shared by Sports Illustrated Swimsuit (@si_swimsuit) on Jul 15, 2020 at 7:01am PDT

View this post on Instagram

@kelseymerritt is BACK for #SISwim2020 👙 Who are you most excited to see this year?
A post shared by Sports Illustrated Swimsuit (@si_swimsuit) on Jul 15, 2020 at 10:51am PDT

Kelsey also commended the magazine on promoting authenticity and inclusivity.

The model was first featured in the magazine in May 2019.

View this post on Instagram

@si_swimsuit 2019 issue is out now!!! 😍 So thankful to @mj_day for giving me the opportunity to be in this issue 🙏🏼 Grateful that I get to be a part of a family that believes in body positivity and embraces diversity in race, culture, age and body size. So proud to call #SISwim my family! ♥️
A post shared by Kelsey Merritt (@kelseymerritt) on May 8, 2019 at 9:37am PDT

View this post on Instagram

Vote for me as @si_swimsuit’s Rookie of the Year 2019! You can vote as many times as you want! Comment “vote” if you already did!! Link to vote in my bio. ♥️
A post shared by Kelsey Merritt (@kelseymerritt) on May 9, 2019 at 8:06pm PDT

View this post on Instagram

We have until May 17th to vote for Rookie of the Year! Need all of your help! ♥️ Have you voted yet? 😍 @si_swimsuit Vote link is on my bio ✨✨
A post shared by Kelsey Merritt (@kelseymerritt) on May 12, 2019 at 8:16pm PDT

Aside from her stint with Sports Illustrated, Kelsey is best known as the first Filipina to walk the Victoria's Secret Fashion show.

View this post on Instagram

Still haven’t seen this year’s #VSFashionShow? ❤️ You can still watch it on @ABCNetwork on Friday, Dec. 7 at 9/8c!! 🥰
A post shared by Kelsey Merritt (@kelseymerritt) on Dec 6, 2018 at 4:46pm PST

View this post on Instagram

With the most beautiful girls in and out @josephineskriver @romeestrijd @jastookes @laisribeiro 💕😘💕
A post shared by Kelsey Merritt (@kelseymerritt) on Dec 3, 2018 at 6:16pm PST

View this post on Instagram

I hope you all enjoyed watching the show as much as we had fun doing it!!!! 😘 Can’t thank @johndavidpfeiffer, @monica.mitro, @10magazine, and Ed Razek for letting me be a part of this!! 💕 What a dream come true 🙏🏼
A post shared by Kelsey Merritt (@kelseymerritt) on Dec 3, 2018 at 6:41am PST

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Kelsey Merritt took to social media to express her excitement as she returned to Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition for its 2020 issue. It's her second year with the American magazine.

\"Soooo excited for @si_swimsuit to come out on newsstands July 21st!!!! Here’s a little bts from our shoot in Dominican Republic,\" she posted on her Instagram page.

View this post on Instagram

Soooo excited for @si_swimsuit to come out on newsstands July 21st!!!! 💙 Here’s a little bts from our shoot in Dominican Republic 🌴
A post shared by Kelsey Merritt (@kelseymerritt) on Jul 13, 2020 at 9:01am PDT

Sports Illustrated also posted a photo and a video of Kelsey on their Instagram page, sharing a statement from the Filipino-model talking about her love for the brand.

View this post on Instagram

\"SI Swim is such a powerful and iconic brand that celebrates women of all color, size, age and ethnicity. Whenever I see them do something groundbreaking that no one else has done before, I am in awe that I get to call this brand my family. They continue to shatter ceilings for inclusivity. I am so proud and honored at the same time to be amongst the company of strong, confident women that encourage everyone to be their true authentic self.\" - Kelsey Merritt @kelseymerritt #SISwim2020⁠ ⁠ @godomrep @sublimesamana #godomrep #sublimesamana
A post shared by Sports Illustrated Swimsuit (@si_swimsuit) on Jul 15, 2020 at 7:01am PDT

View this post on Instagram

@kelseymerritt is BACK for #SISwim2020 👙 Who are you most excited to see this year?
A post shared by Sports Illustrated Swimsuit (@si_swimsuit) on Jul 15, 2020 at 10:51am PDT

Kelsey also commended the magazine on promoting authenticity and inclusivity.

The model was first featured in the magazine in May 2019.

View this post on Instagram

@si_swimsuit 2019 issue is out now!!! 😍 So thankful to @mj_day for giving me the opportunity to be in this issue 🙏🏼 Grateful that I get to be a part of a family that believes in body positivity and embraces diversity in race, culture, age and body size. So proud to call #SISwim my family! ♥️
A post shared by Kelsey Merritt (@kelseymerritt) on May 8, 2019 at 9:37am PDT

View this post on Instagram

Vote for me as @si_swimsuit’s Rookie of the Year 2019! You can vote as many times as you want! Comment “vote” if you already did!! Link to vote in my bio. ♥️
A post shared by Kelsey Merritt (@kelseymerritt) on May 9, 2019 at 8:06pm PDT

View this post on Instagram

We have until May 17th to vote for Rookie of the Year! Need all of your help! ♥️ Have you voted yet? 😍 @si_swimsuit Vote link is on my bio ✨✨
A post shared by Kelsey Merritt (@kelseymerritt) on May 12, 2019 at 8:16pm PDT

Aside from her stint with Sports Illustrated, Kelsey is best known as the first Filipina to walk the Victoria's Secret Fashion show.

View this post on Instagram

Still haven’t seen this year’s #VSFashionShow? ❤️ You can still watch it on @ABCNetwork on Friday, Dec. 7 at 9/8c!! 🥰
A post shared by Kelsey Merritt (@kelseymerritt) on Dec 6, 2018 at 4:46pm PST

View this post on Instagram

With the most beautiful girls in and out @josephineskriver @romeestrijd @jastookes @laisribeiro 💕😘💕
A post shared by Kelsey Merritt (@kelseymerritt) on Dec 3, 2018 at 6:16pm PST

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