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Australian Model Georgina Burke’s 5 Best Colorful, Adventurous Pics From Barbados

The two-time SI Swimsuit star worked with photographer Ben Watts for her debut feature in 2022.

Ananya Panchal

Georgina Burke

Georgina Burke was photographed by Ben Watts in Barbados. 

Two-time SI Swimsuit model Georgina Burke first posed for the brand in 2022, when she was captured by Ben Watts in Barbados. The Australia native wowed with her debut feature and returned to the fold last year, when she reunited with the same photographer and traveled to Puerto Rico for her sophomore photoshoot. 

Burke has always been passionate about creating and finding high-quality, trendy, flattering swimwear for all sizes. She has been a longtime model for Ralph Lauren swimwear and is also the face of Seafolly Australia. She is the founder of Burke NYC, a size-inclusive swimwear brand that also offers sunless tanning products.

She uses her platform to advocate for size inclusivity and diversity in the modeling and fashion industries, and encourages young women to stay true to themselves and never change for anyone.

“Historically, models have been a size 0, which is an abnormal body type for much of the world. In Australia, the average size is 14/16. Using models that are closer to this size is not tokenism, it is using a representative size model for the target customer. We are in a time of cancel culture at the moment and if your doors aren’t open to everyone don’t expect them to stay open,” she said. “Never stop being who you are. Authenticity is key. I lost myself for a few years being surrounded by people who did not have my best interest at heart. Until I regained my confidence and valued myself for me again, I wasn’t in a great place mentally or physically. So to my community, be true to yourself, surround yourself with others who support you, and be confident; you are beautiful as you are. Your journey to self acceptance is a long one and there are no shortcuts. I think being the best version of yourself involves surrounding yourself with good people, at least it’s what works for me.”

Below are five gorgeous photos from Burke’s 2022 SI Swimsuit photoshoot in Barbados.

Georgina Burke

Georgina Burke was photographed by Ben Watts in Barbados. Swimsuit by Ola Vida.

Georgina Burke

Georgina Burke was photographed by Ben Watts in Barbados. Swimsuit by Matte Collection. Top by Montce. Earrings by BaubleBar.

Georgina Burke

Georgina Burke was photographed by Ben Watts in Barbados. Swimsuit by Frankies Bikinis. Earrings by Baublebar.

Georgina Burke

Georgina Burke was photographed by Ben Watts in Barbados. Swimsuit by Toluca Swim. Earrings by Baublebar.

Georgina Burke

Georgina Burke was photographed by Ben Watts in Barbados. Swimsuit by Polo Ralph Lauren. Earrings by BaubleBar.

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Ananya Panchal
ANANYA PANCHAL

Ananya Panchal is a writer on the Lifestyle and Trending News team for SI Swimsuit. Before joining SI Swimsuit in 2022, she worked at Bustle, the San Francisco Chronicle and the TODAY Show. When she is not writing or doom-scrolling on social media, Panchal can be found playing sudoku, rewatching One Tree Hill or trying new restaurants. She's also a coffee and chocolate (separately) enthusiast. Panchal has a bachelor’s in communications and journalism from Boston University.