Kelsey Merritt is breaking new ground for Filipinos in the world of fashion, as she received confirmation Friday that she has aced her audition to become one of the models of the 2018 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. On Twitter, an elated Merritt shared a photo of her in tears, while holding a bouquet of flowers. “We did it, Philippines!” she said. “I’m walking in the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2018! I can’t believe this!” The Filipino-American model went on to enumerate colleagues who were instrumental in “making my dream come true.” Merritt has long set her sights on participating in the iconic Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, which has featured the likes of Tyra Banks, Gisele Bündchen, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Miranda Kerr, Heidi Klum, and Adriana Lima. Merritt moved to the US to pursue her modeling career full time, but only after she graduated with an AB Communications degree from Ateneo de Manila … [Read more...] about News Kelsey Merritt is first Filipino to walk Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show
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News LOOK: Kelsey Merritt’s photos for Victoria Sport
MANILA – The photos of Kelsey Merritt for Victoria Sport are finally out. On Wednesday (Manila time), the Filipino-American model shared photos from her shoot with Victoria Secret’s active wear line. Here’s a look: The rest of Merritt’s photos have been uploaded on the Victoria’s Secret website. In a previous interview with Preview.ph, Merritt revealed that she was casted twice by Victoria’s Secret before she finally got the chance to work with the iconic lingerie brand. How Kelsey Merritt ended up working with Victoria’s Secret She hopes that her stint with Victoria Sport will bring her a step closer to becoming a Victoria’s Secret “angel” – or a special model for the brand – alongside top models like Gisele Bundchen, Adriana Lima, and Alessandra Ambrosio. … [Read more...] about News LOOK: Kelsey Merritt’s photos for Victoria Sport
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In an interview with Preview.ph, Merritt said this was made possible by Supreme Management, her agency in New York. “The first was a regular casting – they took Polaroids of me in lingerie. Then I got a callback the day after. For the callback, they asked me to go on set with Victoria’s Secret and do like a trial shoot with their whole team,” she said. “I couldn’t believe it. I still can’t believe it,” she added. “I’ve been modeling for almost six years now and this has been a goal of mine from the start. The competition is so tough here in New York. I could only dream of working with VS.” Merritt was tapped to work with Victoria’s Secret Sport, the brand’s active wear line. LOOK: Sneak peek of Kelsey Merritt’s shoot with Victoria’s Secret When asked how she prepared for the shoot, the Fil-Am model replied: “I have been working out a lot prior to the shoot. I try to go to the gym almost … [Read more...] about News How Kelsey Merritt ended up working with Victoria’s Secret
Filipina shares photos of shoot with Victoria’s Secret
Filipina shares photos of shoot with Victoria’s Secret MANILA, Philippines — In February last year, Filipino-American model Kelsey Merritt told Philstar.com in an interview that her ultimate dream was to become a Victoria’s Secret Angel. On May 11, Kelsey surprised her Twitter fans when she announced that her utmost wish has become closer to reality. Remember this tweet? Well... I‘m shooting with Victoria’s Secret next week!!!!! I cannot contain my happiness All for You!!!! https://t.co/vsCCOOGQ78 — Kelsey Merritt (@kelsmerritt) May 11, 2018 “Remember this tweet? Well... I‘m shooting with Victoria’s Secret next week!!!!! I cannot contain my happiness. All for You!!!!” she said in the tweet. Actress Liza Soberano, who modeled for a Filipino clothing brand together with Kelsey, congratulated Kelsey and said she cannot wait to call her Angel Kelsey. Thank you love!!!! Remember when we were … [Read more...] about Filipina shares photos of shoot with Victoria’s Secret
Filipina shares photos of shoot as new Victoria’s Secret model
Filipina shares photos of shoot as new Victoria’s Secret model MANILA, Philippines — On February last year, Filipino-American model Kelsey Merritt told Philstar.com in an interview that her ultimate dream was to become a Victoria’s Secret Angel. On May 11, Kelsey surprised her Twitter fans when she announced that her utmost wish has become closer to reality. Remember this tweet? Well... I‘m shooting with Victoria’s Secret next week!!!!! I cannot contain my happiness All for You!!!! https://t.co/vsCCOOGQ78 — Kelsey Merritt (@kelsmerritt) May 11, 2018 “Remember this tweet? Well... I‘m shooting with Victoria’s Secret next week!!!!! I cannot contain my happiness. All for You!!!!” she said in the tweet. Actress Liza Soberano, who modeled for a Filipino clothing brand together with Kelsey, congratulated Kelsey and said she cannot wait to call her Angel Kelsey. Thank you love!!!! Remember … [Read more...] about Filipina shares photos of shoot as new Victoria’s Secret model